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ASUSPRO BU201LA-DT065G laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U vs MSI GS30 2M-038IT Shadow

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  • 133specifications compared
  • 52differ
  • 81identical
  • 70known for one product only

Key differences

  • Market positioning
    • ASUSPRO BU201LA-DT065G laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U:Business
    • GS30 2M-038IT Shadow:Gaming
  • Display diagonal
    • ASUSPRO BU201LA-DT065G laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U:31.8 cm (12.5")
    • GS30 2M-038IT Shadow:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Processor model
    • ASUSPRO BU201LA-DT065G laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U:i7-4510U
    • GS30 2M-038IT Shadow:i7-4870HQ
  • Processor cores
    • ASUSPRO BU201LA-DT065G laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U:2
    • GS30 2M-038IT Shadow:4
  • Processor threads
    • ASUSPRO BU201LA-DT065G laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U:4
    • GS30 2M-038IT Shadow:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ASUSPRO BU201LA-DT065G laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U:3.1 GHz
    • GS30 2M-038IT Shadow:3.7 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • ASUSPRO BU201LA-DT065G laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U:2 GHz
    • GS30 2M-038IT Shadow:2.5 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • ASUSPRO BU201LA-DT065G laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U:4 MB
    • GS30 2M-038IT Shadow:6 MB

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Comparison of BU201LA-DT065G, GS30 2M-038IT Shadow
203 specifications
Design1 differ
Market positioningDiffersBusinessGaming
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers31.8 cm (12.5")33.8 cm (13.3")
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor15 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-4510Ui7-4870HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1364
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4800 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellCrystal Well
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
Memoryidentical
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers128 GB256 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
SSD capacityDiffers128 GB256 GB
SSD interfaceDiffersSATA IIImSATA
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® Iris™ Pro Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® Iris™ Pro Graphics 5200
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB2 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xA160xD26
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMaster LiteSound Blaster Cinema 2
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 W
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
Network1 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile network generationKnown for one4GUnknown — not stated by the source
4G standardKnown for oneLTEUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4b
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
SmartCard slotDiffersYesNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM87
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 8.1
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Recovery operating systemKnown for oneWindows 8.1 ProUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features11 differ
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel TSX-NIDiffersNoYes
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)DiffersVT-xVT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers8101583504
Processor codeDiffersSR1EBSR1ZX
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
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
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Battery capacityDiffers4200 mAh47.36 Wh
Poweridentical
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 slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking stationidentical
Docking station connecting interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCI Express x16 (Gen 3)
Docking station built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking station audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1
Docking station speakers RMS powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 W
Docking station subwoofer RMS powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 W
Docking station Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking station USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Docking station mini DisplayPortKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Docking station headphone outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking station microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking station power connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24-pin
Docking station power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source450 W
Docking station LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKiller Gb LAN
Docking station supported HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5"
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.27 kg1.2 kg
WidthDiffers310 mm320 mm
DepthDiffers215 mm227 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19.8 mm
Height (front)Known for one1.29 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one2.06 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking station includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterprise, ProfessionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneUL, TUV, MIC, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, BSMI, Australia C-TICK / NZ A-Tick Compliance, CCC, GOST-R, CB, EPEAT, EU Flower, Energy star, IDA, CECP, WEEE, RoHS, JATEUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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