Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS ROG GL552JX-CN156T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop vs MSI GT80 2QE-422FR

Add a product
  • 159specifications compared
  • 57differ
  • 102identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • ROG GL552JX-CN156T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GT80 2QE-422FR:46.7 cm (18.4")
  • Processor generation
    • ROG GL552JX-CN156T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • GT80 2QE-422FR:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • ROG GL552JX-CN156T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:i7-4720HQ
    • GT80 2QE-422FR:i7-5700HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ROG GL552JX-CN156T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:3.6 GHz
    • GT80 2QE-422FR:3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • ROG GL552JX-CN156T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:2.6 GHz
    • GT80 2QE-422FR:2.7 GHz
  • Processor lithography
    • ROG GL552JX-CN156T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:22 nm
    • GT80 2QE-422FR:14 nm
  • Processor operating modes
    • ROG GL552JX-CN156T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:64-bit
    • GT80 2QE-422FR:32-bit, 64-bit
  • Processor codename
    • ROG GL552JX-CN156T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:Haswell
    • GT80 2QE-422FR:Broadwell

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only (on)
Comparison of GL552JX-CN156T, GT80 2QE-422FR
197 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")46.7 cm (18.4")
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor11 differ
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i75th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-4720HQi7-5700HQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.6 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-5700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellBroadwell
SteppingDiffersC0G0
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.6 GHz
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x4, 1x8, 2x8
Memory5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 4 GB2 x 8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Differs16 GB32 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers2.12 TB1.12 TB
HDD capacityDiffers2 TB1 TB
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics9 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB8 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4600Intel® HD Graphics 5600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers400 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.2/1211.2
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x4160x1612
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMasterNahimic
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Networkidentical
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers25
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsDiffers01
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM86Intel® HM87
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operating system installedKnown for oneWindows 10 HomeUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features12 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7893487716
Processor codeDiffersSR1Q8SR2BP
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.8 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.2, AVX 2.0, SSE4.1
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers48
Battery capacityDiffers3200 mAh5225 mAh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W330 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg4.5 kg
WidthDiffers385 mm456 mm
DepthDiffers255 mm330 mm
HeightDiffers32.4 mm49 mm
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, CB, EPEAT, EU Flower, Energy star, WEEE, Erp 2013, RoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More laptop comparisons

All laptop comparisons