Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS ROG G550JK-DS71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ vs ASUS ROG GL550JK-CN391H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ Laptop

138specifications compared
23differ
115identical
33known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- ROG G550JK-DS71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ:Black, Red
- ROG GL550JK-CN391H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ Laptop:Black
Processor model
- ROG G550JK-DS71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ:i7-4710HQ
- ROG GL550JK-CN391H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ Laptop:i7-4700HQ
Processor boost frequency
- ROG G550JK-DS71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ:3.5 GHz
- ROG GL550JK-CN391H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ Laptop:3.4 GHz
Processor frequency
- ROG G550JK-DS71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ:2.5 GHz
- ROG GL550JK-CN391H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ Laptop:2.4 GHz
Internal memory
- ROG G550JK-DS71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ:8 GB
- ROG GL550JK-CN391H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ Laptop:16 GB
Internal memory type
- ROG G550JK-DS71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ:DDR3L-SDRAM
- ROG GL550JK-CN391H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ Laptop:DDR3-SDRAM
Total storage capacity
- ROG G550JK-DS71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ:750 GB
- ROG GL550JK-CN391H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ Laptop:256 GB
Storage media
- ROG G550JK-DS71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ:HDD
- ROG GL550JK-CN391H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ Laptop:SSD

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Comparison of G550JK-DS71, GL550JK-CN391H
171 specifications	A ASUS ROG G550JK-DS71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ Model G550JK-DS71 View product	B ASUS ROG GL550JK-CN391H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ Laptop Model GL550JK-CN391H View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black, Red	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for one	Gaming	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Matt	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation	4th gen Intel® Core™ i7	4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i7-4710HQ	i7-4700HQ
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threads	8	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.5 GHz	3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.5 GHz	2.4 GHz
Processor cache	6 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	BGA 1364	BGA 1364
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core i7-4700 Mobile series	Intel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Processor codename	Haswell	Haswell
Bus type	DMI2	DMI2
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	C0	C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	47 W	47 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
System bus rateKnown for one	5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	16 GB	16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	750 GB	256 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD	SSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	256 GB
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	Blu-Ray DVD Combo
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, SD, SDXC	SD, SDHC
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card model	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 850M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 850M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers	2 GB	4 GB
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 4600	Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	1.74 GB	1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	400 MHz	400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1200 MHz	1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	12.0	11.2/12
On-board graphics card ID	0x416	0x416
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR3	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	4.3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	SonicMaster Premium	SonicMaster
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Swivel webcamKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Rear cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11b, 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	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	3	3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
Mini DisplayPorts quantity	1	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsDiffers	0	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic portDiffers	Yes	No
Microphone inDiffers	No	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® HM86	Intel® HM86
GPS (satellite)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 8.1	Windows 8.1
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI version	0.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)	VT-d, VT-x	VT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers	78930	75116
Processor codeDiffers	SR1PX	SR15E
Processor package size	37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm	37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells	4	4
Battery capacityDiffers	59 Wh	4000 mAh
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter powerKnown for one	120 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Password protectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS, HDD, User	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.6 kg	2.7 kg
Width	383 mm	383 mm
Depth	255 mm	255 mm
Height	27.7 mm	27.7 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Power cord includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	UL, TUV, MIC, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, BSMI, CCC, GOST-R, CB, EPEAT, Energy star, IDA, CECP, WEEE, Erp 2013, RoHS, JATE	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source

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