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Alienware 18 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4800MQ Laptop vs MSI Gaming GT70PHCH-70M3827B Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Laptop

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  • 154specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 121identical
  • 53known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • 18 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4800MQ Laptop:Black, Silver
    • Gaming GT70PHCH-70M3827B Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Laptop:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • 18 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4800MQ Laptop:46.7 cm (18.4")
    • Gaming GT70PHCH-70M3827B Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor model
    • 18 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4800MQ Laptop:i7-4800MQ
    • Gaming GT70PHCH-70M3827B Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Laptop:i7-4700MQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 18 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4800MQ Laptop:3.7 GHz
    • Gaming GT70PHCH-70M3827B Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Laptop:3.4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 18 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4800MQ Laptop:2.7 GHz
    • Gaming GT70PHCH-70M3827B Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Laptop:2.4 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • 18 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4800MQ Laptop:16 GB
    • Gaming GT70PHCH-70M3827B Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Laptop:8 GB
  • Memory layout (slots x size)
    • 18 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4800MQ Laptop:4 x 4 GB
    • Gaming GT70PHCH-70M3827B Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Laptop:1 x 8 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • 18 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4800MQ Laptop:814 GB
    • Gaming GT70PHCH-70M3827B Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Laptop:1 TB

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207 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Housing materialKnown for oneAluminium, MagnesiumUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers46.7 cm (18.4")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display brightnessKnown for one350 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Pixel pitchKnown for one0.213 x 0.213 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor4 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-4800MQi7-4700MQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.7 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4800 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs4 x 4 GB1 x 8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers814 GB1 TB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATA IIISATA II
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Number of SSDs installedDiffers12
SSD capacityDiffers64 GB128 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1300 MHz1150 MHz
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHD + Dolby Home Theater v4Sound Blaster Cinema
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one2.1 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Data networkKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers43
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source102
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one- Alienware Command Center - AlienFX - AlienTouch - AlienFusion - AlienAdrenaline w/ Accelerator - Alienware TactXUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneVT-d, VT-xUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers7512875117
Processor codeDiffersSR15LSR15H
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers89
Battery capacityDiffers86 Wh7800 mAh
Battery voltageKnown for one14.8 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers330 W180 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one16.9 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19.5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-40 - 65 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitudeKnown for one-15.2 - 3048 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one-15.2 - 10668 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating shockKnown for one110 GUnknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating shockKnown for one160 GUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating vibrationKnown for one0.66 GUnknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating vibrationKnown for one1.3 GUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers5.47 kg3.9 kg
WidthDiffers456.5 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers327.9 mm288 mm
Height (front)Known for one5.67 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one5.75 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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