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ASUS N550JK-CN042H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ Laptop vs MSI GE70 2PC (Apache)-078XNE

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  • 146specifications compared
  • 39differ
  • 107identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • N550JK-CN042H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ Laptop:Grey, Silver
    • GE70 2PC (Apache)-078XNE:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • N550JK-CN042H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GE70 2PC (Apache)-078XNE:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor family
    • N550JK-CN042H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • GE70 2PC (Apache)-078XNE:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • N550JK-CN042H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • GE70 2PC (Apache)-078XNE:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • N550JK-CN042H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ Laptop:i7-4700HQ
    • GE70 2PC (Apache)-078XNE:i5-4200H
  • Processor cores
    • N550JK-CN042H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ Laptop:4
    • GE70 2PC (Apache)-078XNE:2
  • Processor threads
    • N550JK-CN042H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ Laptop:8
    • GE70 2PC (Apache)-078XNE:4
  • Processor frequency
    • N550JK-CN042H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ Laptop:2.4 GHz
    • GE70 2PC (Apache)-078XNE:2.8 GHz

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Comparison of N550JK-CN042H, GE70 2PC (Apache)-078XNE
170 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersGrey, SilverBlack
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Processor8 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-4700HQi5-4200H
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Memoryidentical
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB750 GB
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB750 GB
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray DVD ComboDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SD, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.2/1211.1
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMaster PremiumSound Blaster Cinema
Speakers manufacturerDiffersBang & OlufsenDynaudio
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
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1FreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features6 differ
Idle StatesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers7511675027
Processor codeDiffersSR15ESR15G
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityDiffers4000 mAh49 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneUL, TUV, MIC, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, BSMI, CCC, GOST-R, CB, EPEAT, Energy star, IDA, CECP, WEEE, Erp 2013, RoHS, JATEUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg3 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm418 mm
DepthDiffers255 mm269 mm
HeightDiffers27.7 mm39 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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