Product comparison · 2 laptops

Alienware 17 R2 vs MSI GS30 2M(Shadow)-019BE

153specifications compared
44differ
109identical
66known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- 17 R2:Black, Silver
- GS30 2M(Shadow)-019BE:Black
Display diagonal
- 17 R2:43.9 cm (17.3")
- GS30 2M(Shadow)-019BE:33.8 cm (13.3")
Processor model
- 17 R2:i7-4710HQ
- GS30 2M(Shadow)-019BE:i7-4870HQ
Processor boost frequency
- 17 R2:3.5 GHz
- GS30 2M(Shadow)-019BE:3.7 GHz
Processor cache type
- 17 R2:Smart Cache
- GS30 2M(Shadow)-019BE:L3
Processor codename
- 17 R2:Haswell
- GS30 2M(Shadow)-019BE:Crystal Well
Internal memory
- 17 R2:8 GB
- GS30 2M(Shadow)-019BE:16 GB
Total storage capacity
- 17 R2:1 TB
- GS30 2M(Shadow)-019BE:512 GB

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Comparison of 17 R2, GS30 2M(Shadow)-019BE
219 specifications	A Alienware 17 R2 View product	B MSI GS30 2M(Shadow)-019BE View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Black
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.9 cm (17.3")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Display brightnessKnown for one	300 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor5 differ
Processor modelDiffers	i7-4710HQ	i7-4870HQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.5 GHz	3.7 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L3
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-4700 Mobile series	Intel Core i7-4800 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffers	Haswell	Crystal Well
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one	16 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	512 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD	SSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	1 TB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA III	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	M.2
Graphics8 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M	Not available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	3 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR5	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® Iris™ Pro Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 4600	Intel® Iris™ Pro Graphics 5200
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	1.74 GB	2 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	400 MHz	200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	12.0	11.2/12
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x416	0xD26
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
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffers	Creative Sound Core 3D + SBX Pro Studio	Sound Blaster Cinema 2
Speaker powerDiffers	1.5 W	2 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	4	2
HDMI versionDiffers	1.4	1.4b
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers	0	1
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features8 differ
Intel TSX-NIDiffers	No	Yes
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers	0.00	1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	Yes	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	78930	83504
Processor codeDiffers	SR1PX	SR1ZX
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm	37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	Yes	No
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	8	4
Battery capacityDiffers	92 Wh	47.36 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	65 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	1.2 kg
WidthDiffers	430 mm	320 mm
DepthDiffers	291.9 mm	227 mm
HeightDiffers	34.4 mm	19.8 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
Docking station includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HM87
Docking stationidentical
Docking station graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980
Docking station graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 GB
Docking station graphics card memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR5
Docking station built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Docking station audio output channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.1
Docking station speakers RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 W
Docking station subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 W
Docking station Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Docking station USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Docking station HDMI portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Docking station DVI portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Docking station Dual Link DVIKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Docking station DisplayPortKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Docking station headphone outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Docking station microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Docking station power connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24-pin
Docking station power supplyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	450 W
Docking station LAN controllerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Killer Gb LAN
Docking station supported HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5"

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