Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS EP121-1A013M Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM Hybrid (2-in-1) vs MSI Gaming GT683-469CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M

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  • 93specifications compared
  • 44differ
  • 49identical
  • 73known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • EP121-1A013M Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM Hybrid (2-in-1):30.7 cm (12.1")
    • Gaming GT683-469CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • EP121-1A013M Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM Hybrid (2-in-1):1200 x 800 pixels
    • Gaming GT683-469CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • EP121-1A013M Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM Hybrid (2-in-1):Not supported
    • Gaming GT683-469CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Full HD
  • Native aspect ratio
    • EP121-1A013M Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM Hybrid (2-in-1):16:10
    • Gaming GT683-469CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:16:9
  • Processor generation
    • EP121-1A013M Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM Hybrid (2-in-1):4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Gaming GT683-469CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • EP121-1A013M Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM Hybrid (2-in-1):i5-470UM
    • Gaming GT683-469CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:i5-2410M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • EP121-1A013M Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM Hybrid (2-in-1):1.86 GHz
    • Gaming GT683-469CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.9 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • EP121-1A013M Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM Hybrid (2-in-1):1.33 GHz
    • Gaming GT683-469CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.3 GHz

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166 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for oneHybrid (2-in-1)Unknown — not stated by the source
Form factorKnown for oneConvertible (Detachable)Unknown — not stated by the source
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers30.7 cm (12.1")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1200 x 800 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersNot supportedFull HD
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:1016:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
TouchscreenKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor14 differ
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-470UMi5-2410M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers1.86 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.33 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1288BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-400 SeriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandaleSandy Bridge
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingDiffersK0J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs18 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x161x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1023
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one382 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one81 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB6 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers64 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, SDXC, xD
Storage mediaKnown for oneSSDUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one64 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560M
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelNVIDIA
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers166 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs500 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Graphics cardKnown for oneHD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTHX TruStudio Pro
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
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 source1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
TV-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM55 ExpressIntel HM67 Express
GPS (satellite)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchpad
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Vista Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Pre-installed softwareKnown for oneOffice 2010 StarterUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features9 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5002652224
Processor package sizeDiffersBGA 34 x 2837.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSLBXPUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers60 W150 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.16 kg3.5 kg
WidthDiffers312 mm396 mm
DepthDiffers207.2 mm265 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.6 cm
HeightKnown for one16.9 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one100 - 240VUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one2 MPUnknown — not stated by the source

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