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Product comparison · 2 laptops

Alienware M18x vs MSI Gaming GT683DXR-489US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM

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  • 127specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 104identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Red
    • Black
  • Display diagonal
    • 46.7 cm (18.4")
    • 39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor model
    • i7-2630QM
    • i7-2670QM
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 2.9 GHz
    • 3.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 2 GHz
    • 2.2 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • Socket 988
    • BGA 1224
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • 20
    • 22
  • Internal memory
    • 8 GB
    • 16 GB

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Gaming GT683DXR-489US laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM

Model GT683DXR-489US

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Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersRedBlack
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers46.7 cm (18.4")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display surfaceKnown for oneGloss
LED backlightKnown for oneYes
Processor5 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-2630QMi7-2670QM
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.2 GHz
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1224
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2022
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one32 GB
Storageidentical
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one2
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GB
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 6990MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 570M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers4 GB1.5 GB
Graphics card familyDiffersAMD, IntelIntel, NVIDIA
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1200 MHz
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one2
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneTHX TruStudio PRO
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYes
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNo
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-Fi
Ports & interfaces4 differ
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers21
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel HM67 Express
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTY
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYes
Processor special features3 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5221953470
Processor codeDiffersSR02YSR02S
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)31 mm
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for one9
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one180 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers5.41 kg3.5 kg
WidthDiffers436 mm396 mm
DepthDiffers322 mm269 mm
HeightKnown for one55 mm
Height (front)Known for one5.3 cm
Height (rear)Known for one5.42 cm
Width (imperial)Known for one43.6 cm (17.2")
Depth (imperial)Known for one32.2 cm (12.7")
Height (front) (imperial)Known for one5.31 cm (2.09")
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for one5.41 cm (2.13")
Other featuresidentical
Power requirementsKnown for one100 - 240V AC
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DC

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