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ASUS K550JD-XX003H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ Laptop vs MSI GE60-2PCi58H11W7 Apache

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  • 150specifications compared
  • 41differ
  • 109identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • K550JD-XX003H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ Laptop:Aluminium, Grey
    • GE60-2PCi58H11W7 Apache:Black
  • Display resolution
    • K550JD-XX003H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • GE60-2PCi58H11W7 Apache:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • K550JD-XX003H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ Laptop:HD
    • GE60-2PCi58H11W7 Apache:Full HD
  • Display surface
    • K550JD-XX003H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ Laptop:Gloss
    • GE60-2PCi58H11W7 Apache:Matt
  • Processor family
    • K550JD-XX003H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • GE60-2PCi58H11W7 Apache:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • K550JD-XX003H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • GE60-2PCi58H11W7 Apache:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • K550JD-XX003H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ Laptop:i7-4710HQ
    • GE60-2PCi58H11W7 Apache:i5-4210H
  • Processor cores
    • K550JD-XX003H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ Laptop:4
    • GE60-2PCi58H11W7 Apache:2

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Comparison of K550JD-XX003H, GE60-2PCi58H11W7 Apache
185 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersAluminium, GreyBlack
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display3 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Display surfaceDiffersGlossMatt
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor8 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-4710HQi5-4210H
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers12 GB16 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one12 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcemSATA
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 820MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 850M
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers12.011.1
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.3Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSound Blaster Cinema
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 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
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.5 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Disc types supportedKnown for oneCD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RWUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portDiffersYesNo
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source103
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1Windows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features5 differ
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers7893078929
Processor codeDiffersSR1PXSR1Q0
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm
Idle StatesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNoUnknown — 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
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source49 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.45 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers251 mm249.5 mm
Height (front)Differs3.48 cm3.23 cm
Height (rear)Differs4.17 cm3.76 cm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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