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ASUS N550JK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ Laptop vs MSI GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-1425TR

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  • 141specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 108identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • N550JK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ Laptop:Silver
    • GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-1425TR:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • N550JK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-1425TR:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor model
    • N550JK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ Laptop:i7-4700HQ
    • GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-1425TR:i7-4800MQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • N550JK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ Laptop:3.4 GHz
    • GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-1425TR:3.7 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • N550JK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ Laptop:2.4 GHz
    • GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-1425TR:2.7 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • N550JK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ Laptop:BGA 1364
    • GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-1425TR:PGA946
  • Internal memory
    • N550JK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ Laptop:16 GB
    • GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-1425TR:32 GB
  • Memory layout (slots x size)
    • N550JK Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ Laptop:2 x 8 GB
    • GT70 2PE(Dominator Pro)-1425TR:4 x 8 GB

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181 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")
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor5 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-4700HQi7-4800MQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.4 GHz3.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1364PGA946
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4800 Mobile series
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 8 GB4 x 8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB1.38 TB
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB1 TB
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicro SATA III
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SD, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 850MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 880M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1300 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
Audio1 differ
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSound Blaster Cinema
Number of built-in speakersDiffers42
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
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
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers7511675128
Processor codeDiffersSR15ESR15L
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm
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® 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
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7800 mAh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W180 W
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg3.9 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers255 mm288 mm
HeightDiffers27.7 mm55 mm
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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

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