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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models SmartBook Edge and ROG G701VI within the same category.
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | SmartBook Edge | ROG G701VI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | Mediacom | ASUS |
| Product Family | SmartBook | ROG |
| Model | SmartBook Edge | ROG G701VI |
| Model Number | M-SBE13C | — |
| Part Number / SKU | M-SBE13C | — |
| Launch Year | 2017 year | 2016 year |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Clamshell |
| Laptop Category | Mainstream | Gaming |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Home | Windows 10 |
| Operating System Architecture | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Processor | ||
| Processor Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
| Processor Family | Intel Celeron | Intel Core i7 |
| Processor Model | Intel Celeron Quad Core N3450 1.1GHz | Intel Core i7 6820HK 2.7GHz |
| Processor Generation | Apollo Lake | 6th Gen |
| CPU Architecture | x86-64 | x86-64 |
| CPU Process Node | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| CPU Cores | 4 cores | 4 cores |
| Efficiency Cores | 0 cores | 0 cores |
| CPU Threads | 4 threads | 8 threads |
| CPU Base Clock | 1.1 GHz | 2.7 GHz |
| CPU Max Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | — |
| L3 Cache | — | 8 MB |
| Processor Base Power | 6 W | 45 W |
| CPU Manageability Technology | — | Not Intel vPro eligible |
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics Type | Integrated | Discrete |
| GPU Manufacturer | Intel | NVIDIA |
| GPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 500 | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 |
| GPU Architecture | — | Pascal |
| VRAM Capacity | 0 GB | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | Shared system memory | GDDR5X |
| GPU Boost Clock | 700 MHz | — |
| Maximum External Displays | — | 3 displays |
| Maximum External Resolution | — | 3840 x 2160 @ 60Hz |
| Memory | ||
| Installed Memory | 4 GB | 32 GB |
| Maximum Memory | — | 64 GB |
| Memory Type | — | DDR4 |
| Memory Speed | — | 2400 MT/s |
| Memory Upgradeable | — | Yes |
| Memory Channels | — | 2 |
| Storage | ||
| Primary Storage Type | eMMC | SSD |
| Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Interface | eMMC | PCIe NVMe |
| Storage PCIe Generation | — | PCIe 3.0 x4 |
| Storage Form Factor | M.2 2242 (expansion) | M.2 2280 |
| Installed Storage Drives | 1 drives | 1 drives |
| Maximum Storage Drives | 2 drives | 2 drives |
| M.2 Storage Slots | 1 slots | 2 slots |
| RAID Support | — | RAID 0 |
| Card Reader | — | Yes |
| Card Reader Formats | — | SD |
| Card Reader Standard | — | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Display | ||
| Display Size | 13.3 inch | 17.3 inch |
| Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Resolution Class | FHD | FHD |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Variable Refresh Rate | — | Yes |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Finish | — | Anti-glare |
| Adaptive Sync Technology | — | G-SYNC |
| Camera & Biometrics | ||
| Webcam Resolution | 2 | 720p |
| Camera Features | — | HD webcam |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Configuration | Built-in speaker | — |
| Audio Technology | — | ESS Sabre ES9018K2M DAC, ESS Sabre 9601 amplifier |
| Microphone Configuration | Built-in microphone | — |
| Audio Jack | Yes | — |
| Keyboard & Input | ||
| Keyboard Type | — | Anti-ghosting, 30-key rollover |
| Keyboard Backlight | — | Yes |
| Keyboard RGB Zones | — | 0 zones |
| Numeric Keypad | — | Yes |
| Touchpad Type | — | Multi-touch touchpad |
| Wireless & Networking | ||
| Wi-Fi Standard | — | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Wi-Fi IEEE Standard | — | IEEE 802.11ac |
| Wi-Fi Bands | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz |
| Wi-Fi Spatial Streams | — | 2x2 |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 | — |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Ethernet Speed | — | 1Gbps |
| WWAN | No | No |
| Cellular Standard | — | — |
| SIM Slot | — | — |
| Ports & Expansion | ||
| USB Type-A Port Count | 2 ports | 3 ports |
| USB Type-A Specifications | USB 2.0 x 1, USB 3.0 x 1 | USB 5Gbps |
| USB Type-C Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| USB Type-C Specifications | USB-C x 1 | USB 10Gbps, USB 5Gbps, Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort |
| USB4 Port Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| Thunderbolt Port Count | 0 ports | 1 ports |
| Thunderbolt Version | — | Thunderbolt 3 |
| HDMI Port Count | — | 1 ports |
| HDMI Version | — | 2 |
| DisplayPort Output | — | Mini DisplayPort / USB-C |
| RJ-45 Port Count | 0 ports | 1 ports |
| 3.5 mm Audio Combo Port Count | 1 ports | 0 ports |
| SD Card Slot Count | 0 ports | 1 ports |
| microSD Card Slot Count | 0 ports | — |
| Smart Card Reader | No | No |
| Security Lock Slot | — | Yes |
| Internal PCIe Slots | — | M.2 storage and WLAN slots only |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Battery Capacity | 9600 Wh | — |
| Battery Chemistry | Lithium-polymer | Li-Ion |
| Power Adapter | — | 330 W |
| Power Connector | — | DC barrel |
| Dimensions & Build | ||
| Width | 325 mm | 429 mm |
| Depth | 212 mm | 309 mm |
| Thickness | 13.5 mm | 32.5 mm |
| Weight | 1.216 kg | 3.8 kg |
| Chassis Material | Metal | — |
| IP Rating | — | No rated ingress protection |
| Security & Manageability | ||
| BIOS / UEFI Password Support | — | Yes |
| Drive Password Support | — | Yes |
| Secure Boot | — | Yes |
| Enterprise Manageability | — | No Intel vPro platform eligibility |
| Smart Card Support | No | No |
| BIOS Recovery / Self-Healing | — | ASUS BIOS recovery utility |
| Certifications & Sustainability | ||
| RoHS Compliance | — | Yes |
| Environment & Warranty | ||
| Operating Temperature | — | 5 to 35 °C |
SmartBook Edge and ROG G701VI share specifications such as Display Resolution (1920 x 1080), Form Factor (Clamshell), Operating System Architecture (64-bit), Processor Manufacturer (Intel).
The main differences: Processor Model (SmartBook Edge: Intel Celeron Quad Core N3450 1.1GHz, ROG G701VI: Intel Core i7 6820HK 2.7GHz); GPU Model (SmartBook Edge: Intel HD Graphics 500, ROG G701VI: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080); Installed Memory (SmartBook Edge: 4 GB, ROG G701VI: 32 GB); Storage Capacity (SmartBook Edge: 32 GB, ROG G701VI: 512 GB).
SmartBook Edge may suit users who need its differing values, while ROG G701VI benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.
