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ASUS A551LA-XX228H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop vs MSI Gaming GP70-2PEi581W7 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200H Laptop

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  • 134specifications compared
  • 44differ
  • 90identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • A551LA-XX228H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:Grey, Silver
    • Gaming GP70-2PEi581W7 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200H Laptop:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • A551LA-XX228H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Gaming GP70-2PEi581W7 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200H Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • A551LA-XX228H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Gaming GP70-2PEi581W7 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200H Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • A551LA-XX228H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:HD
    • Gaming GP70-2PEi581W7 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200H Laptop:Full HD
  • Processor model
    • A551LA-XX228H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:i5-4210U
    • Gaming GP70-2PEi581W7 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200H Laptop:i5-4200H
  • Processor boost frequency
    • A551LA-XX228H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:2.7 GHz
    • Gaming GP70-2PEi581W7 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200H Laptop:3.4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • A551LA-XX228H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:1.7 GHz
    • Gaming GP70-2PEi581W7 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200H Laptop:2.8 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • A551LA-XX228H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:BGA 1168
    • Gaming GP70-2PEi581W7 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200H Laptop:BGA 1364

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179 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersGrey, SilverBlack
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAluminium
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Display surfaceKnown for oneGlossUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor9 differ
Processor modelDiffersi5-4210Ui5-4200H
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1364
SteppingDiffersD0C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W47 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers4x1, 2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers524 GB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one24 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 840M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics 4600
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers1211.1
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xA160x416
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMasterSound Blaster Cinema
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features6 differ
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersYesNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers8101675027
Processor codeDiffersSR1EFSR15G
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm
Idle StatesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
UARTKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers36
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W120 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 one3.42 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.21 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm418 mm
DepthDiffers258 mm269 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source39 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.16 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one2.31 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUL;KCC;NCC;CE Marking Compliance ;FCC Compliance;BSMI ;Japan VCCI Compliance ;IDA;CCC;GOST-R ;CB;EPEAT;EU Flower;E-standby;Energy starUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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