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ASUS K73E-DS31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M vs MSI Gaming GT683DX-699BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M

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  • 140specifications compared
  • 39differ
  • 101identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • K73E-DS31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:Brown
    • Gaming GT683DX-699BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • K73E-DS31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • Gaming GT683DX-699BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • K73E-DS31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:1600 x 900 pixels
    • Gaming GT683DX-699BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • K73E-DS31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:HD+
    • Gaming GT683DX-699BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • K73E-DS31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Gaming GT683DX-699BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • K73E-DS31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • Gaming GT683DX-699BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • K73E-DS31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:i3-2350M
    • Gaming GT683DX-699BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
  • Processor frequency
    • K73E-DS31 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:2.3 GHz
    • Gaming GT683DX-699BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2.4 GHz

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174 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBrownBlack
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHD+Full HD
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor7 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i32nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-2350Mi5-2430M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
TjunctionDiffers85 °C100 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2324
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7
Memory2 differ
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB32 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots (available)Known for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, SDXC
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 570M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 GB
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelIntel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1200 MHz
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicFocusTHX TruStudio Pro
Speakers manufacturerDiffersAltec LansingDynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0+HS
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel HM67 Express
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source103
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5343853450
Processor codeDiffersSR0DNSR04W
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery capacityKnown for one56 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W180 W
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
AC adapter output currentKnown for one4.74 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDDUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3.2 kg3.5 kg
WidthDiffers420 mm396 mm
DepthDiffers280 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 one36.8 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bag includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Indication lightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source

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