Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS N550JK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ Laptop vs MSI GE70 2PC(Apache)-087XTR

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  • 137specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 104identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • N550JK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ Laptop:Silver
    • GE70 2PC(Apache)-087XTR:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • N550JK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GE70 2PC(Apache)-087XTR:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor family
    • N550JK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • GE70 2PC(Apache)-087XTR:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • N550JK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • GE70 2PC(Apache)-087XTR:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • N550JK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ Laptop:i7-4700HQ
    • GE70 2PC(Apache)-087XTR:i5-4200H
  • Processor cores
    • N550JK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ Laptop:4
    • GE70 2PC(Apache)-087XTR:2
  • Processor threads
    • N550JK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ Laptop:8
    • GE70 2PC(Apache)-087XTR:4
  • Processor frequency
    • N550JK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ Laptop:2.4 GHz
    • GE70 2PC(Apache)-087XTR:2.8 GHz

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Comparison of N550JK, GE70 2PC(Apache)-087XTR
176 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
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
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 8 GB1 x 8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB1 TB
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB1 TB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SD, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
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
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSound Blaster Cinema
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
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
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ports & interfaces3 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
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1FreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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 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® 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® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Poweridentical
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneUL, TUV, MIC, CE, FCC, BSMI, CCC, GOST-R, CB, IDA, CECP, WEEE, Erp 2013, JATEUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg3 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm418 mm
DepthDiffers255 mm269 mm
HeightDiffers27.7 mm39 mm
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source49 Wh
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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