Product comparison · 2 laptops

Alienware 17 R2 vs MSI GE70 2PC(Apache)-635NL

157specifications compared
33differ
124identical
36known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- 17 R2:Black, Silver
- GE70 2PC(Apache)-635NL:Black
Processor model
- 17 R2:i7-4710HQ
- GE70 2PC(Apache)-635NL:i7-4720HQ
Processor boost frequency
- 17 R2:3.5 GHz
- GE70 2PC(Apache)-635NL:3.6 GHz
Processor frequency
- 17 R2:2.5 GHz
- GE70 2PC(Apache)-635NL:2.6 GHz
Processor cache type
- 17 R2:Smart Cache
- GE70 2PC(Apache)-635NL:L3
HDD interface
- 17 R2:SATA III
- GE70 2PC(Apache)-635NL:SATA
HDD speed
- 17 R2:5400 RPM
- GE70 2PC(Apache)-635NL:7200 RPM
Optical drive type
- 17 R2:No
- GE70 2PC(Apache)-635NL:DVD Super Multi

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Comparison of 17 R2, GE70 2PC(Apache)-635NL
193 specifications	A Alienware 17 R2 View product	B MSI GE70 2PC(Apache)-635NL View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Black
Displayidentical
Display brightnessKnown for one	300 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor4 differ
Processor modelDiffers	i7-4710HQ	i7-4720HQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.5 GHz	3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.5 GHz	2.6 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L3
Memoryidentical
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1600 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one	16 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
HDD interfaceDiffers	SATA III	SATA
HDD speedDiffers	5400 RPM	7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD Super Multi
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 850M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers	3 GB	2 GB
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	12.0	11.2/12
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio3 differ
Audio systemDiffers	Creative Sound Core 3D + SBX Pro Studio	Sound Blaster Cinema
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	2	4
Speaker powerDiffers	1.5 W	2 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dynaudio
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	2.07 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1280 x 720 pixels
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth versionDiffers	4.1	4.0
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	4	2
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Headphone outputsDiffers	0	1
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorDiffers	Yes	No
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	103
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	78930	78934
Processor codeDiffers	SR1PX	SR1Q8
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	8	6
Battery capacityDiffers	92 Wh	49 Wh
Battery voltageKnown for one	14.8 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery recharge timeKnown for one	4 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	180 W	120 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	9.23 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19.5 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slot typeDiffers	Noble	Kensington
Password protectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	0 - 35 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-40 - 65 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	10 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	0 - 95%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitudeKnown for one	-15.2 - 3048 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one	-15.2 - 10668 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating shockKnown for one	110 G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating shockKnown for one	160 G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating vibrationKnown for one	0.66 G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating vibrationKnown for one	1.3 G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3.78 kg	3 kg
WidthDiffers	430 mm	418 mm
DepthDiffers	291.9 mm	269 mm
HeightDiffers	34.4 mm	39 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HM86

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