Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS Vivobook F550LD-XO165H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop vs MSI GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1409CZ

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  • 143specifications compared
  • 53differ
  • 90identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Vivobook F550LD-XO165H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:Silver
    • GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1409CZ:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • Vivobook F550LD-XO165H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1409CZ:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Vivobook F550LD-XO165H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1409CZ:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • Vivobook F550LD-XO165H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:HD
    • GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1409CZ:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • Vivobook F550LD-XO165H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1409CZ:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Vivobook F550LD-XO165H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1409CZ:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Vivobook F550LD-XO165H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:i5-4200U
    • GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1409CZ:i7-4800MQ
  • Processor cores
    • Vivobook F550LD-XO165H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:2
    • GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1409CZ:4

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180 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
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 oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-4200Ui7-4800MQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz3.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168PGA946
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4800 Mobile series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W47 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory form factorDiffersOn-board + SO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers1x DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics8 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 820MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 870M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB3 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
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 MHz1300 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers1211.1
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xA160x416
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersSRS Premium SoundSound Blaster Cinema
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speakers manufacturerDiffersAltec LansingDynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM87
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features8 differ
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers7545975128
Processor codeDiffersSR170SR15L
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
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
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers49
Battery capacityKnown for one2600 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W180 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg3.9 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers251 mm288 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.5 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.2 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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