| Processor | ASUS VivoBook X542UQ-DM234T 90NB0FD2-M05430 | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| Processor model | i7-8550U | i5-6200U |
| Processor threads | 8 | 4 |
| Processor series | | Intel Core i5-6200 series |
| Processor cores | 4 | 2 |
| Processor socket | | LGA 1356 (Socket B2) |
| Processor family | 8th gen Intel Core i7 | 6th gen Intel Core i5 |
| Processor frequency | 1.8 GHz | 2.3 GHz |
| Processor boost frequency | 4 GHz | 2.8 GHz |
| Processor codename | | Skylake |
| Processor cache | 8 MB | 3 MB |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | | 15 W |
| Software | ASUS VivoBook X542UQ-DM234T 90NB0FD2-M05430 | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| Operating system installed | Windows 10 Home | Windows 10 Pro |
| Operating system architecture | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Display & Graphics | ASUS VivoBook X542UQ-DM234T 90NB0FD2-M05430 | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| Display diagonal | 15.6 inch | 15.6 inch |
| Display resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| HD type | Full HD | Full HD |
| LED backlight | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Panel type | | IPS |
| Discrete graphics adapter | Yes | No |
| Aspect ratio | | 16:9 |
| Discrete graphics adapter memory | 2 GB | |
| Discrete graphics adapter model | NVIDIA GeForce 940MX | Not available |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR5 | |
| On-board graphics adapter | Yes | Yes |
| On-board graphics adapter model | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | Intel HD Graphics 520 |
| Maximum on-board graphics adapter memory | | 1.74 GB |
| Number of displays supported | | 3 |
| On-board graphics adapter base frequency | | 300 MHz |
| On-board graphics adapter dynamic frequency (max) | | 1000 MHz |
| On-board graphics adapter family | | Intel HD Graphics |
| On-board graphics adapter OpenGL | | 4.4 |
| Memory | ASUS VivoBook X542UQ-DM234T 90NB0FD2-M05430 | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| Internal memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Maximum internal memory | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory clock speed | 2133 MHz | 1600 MHz |
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM | 2x SO-DIMM |
| Internal memory type | DDR4-SDRAM | DDR3L-SDRAM |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | | 1 x 8 GB |
| Storage | ASUS VivoBook X542UQ-DM234T 90NB0FD2-M05430 | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| Storage media | HDD | SSD |
| Total storage capacity | 1000 GB | 256 GB |
| Optical drive type | DVD Super Multi | DVD Super Multi DL |
| Card reader integrated | Yes | Yes |
| Compatible memory cards | SD, SDHC, SDXC | MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| SSD capacity | | 256 GB |
| Number of SSDs installed | | 1 |
| Network & Communication | ASUS VivoBook X542UQ-DM234T 90NB0FD2-M05430 | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| 3G | No | No |
| 4G | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 4.0 | 4.1 |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards | IEEE 802.11ac | IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n |
| Interfaces/Ports | ASUS VivoBook X542UQ-DM234T 90NB0FD2-M05430 | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 | 1 |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes | Yes |
| DC-in jack | Yes | Yes |
| VGA (D-Sub) ports | 1 | 1 |
| Docking connector | No | Yes |
| DVI port | No | |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB 2.0 | 1 | |
| USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A | 2 | 4 |
| USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C | 1 | |
| Headphone outputs | | 1 |
| Microphone in | | Yes |
| USB Sleep-and-Charge | | 1 |
| Input Devices | ASUS VivoBook X542UQ-DM234T 90NB0FD2-M05430 | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| Full-size keyboard | Yes | |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Pointing device | Touchpad | Clickpad |
| Windows keys | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard backlit | | Yes |
| Keyboard number of keys | | 102 |
| Built-in Devices | ASUS VivoBook X542UQ-DM234T 90NB0FD2-M05430 | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| Front camera | Yes | Yes |
| Power | ASUS VivoBook X542UQ-DM234T 90NB0FD2-M05430 | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| AC adapter output current | 2.47 A | 2.37 A |
| AC adapter output voltage | 19 V | 19 V |
| AC adapter power | 65 W | |
| AC adapter input voltage | | 100 - 240 V |
| Security | ASUS VivoBook X542UQ-DM234T 90NB0FD2-M05430 | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| Password protection | Yes | |
| Cable lock slot | | Yes |
| Cable lock slot type | | Kensington |
| Fingerprint reader | | Yes |
| Design | ASUS VivoBook X542UQ-DM234T 90NB0FD2-M05430 | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| Brand | ASUS | Toshiba |
| Family | VivoBook | Tecra |
| Model name | X542UQ-DM234T | Z50-C-143 |
| Part Number | 90NB0FD2-M05430 | PT571E-06H03QEN |
| Product type | Notebook | Notebook |
| Form factor | Clamshell | Clamshell |
| Colour of product | Grey | Metallic |
| Depth | 251 mm | 258 mm |
| Width | 380 mm | 379 mm |
| Height | 23.2 mm | 23.2 mm |
| Weight | 2.15 kg | 2.2 kg |
| Release Date | 2017-11-14 | 2018-01-10 |
| Audio | ASUS VivoBook X542UQ-DM234T 90NB0FD2-M05430 | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| Audio system | | DTS Studio Sound |
| Built-in microphone | | Yes |
| Battery Information | ASUS VivoBook X542UQ-DM234T 90NB0FD2-M05430 | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| Battery capacity | 38 Wh | |
| Battery type | | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
| Battery life | | 8 h |
| Number of battery cells | | 4 |
