Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS N550JV-CN229H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ vs MSI GE40 2OC-053XTH

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  • 137specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 104identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • N550JV-CN229H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ:Grey, Stainless steel
    • GE40 2OC-053XTH:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • N550JV-CN229H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GE40 2OC-053XTH:35.6 cm (14")
  • Display resolution
    • N550JV-CN229H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ:1366 x 768 pixels
    • GE40 2OC-053XTH:1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • N550JV-CN229H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ:HD
    • GE40 2OC-053XTH:HD+
  • Processor model
    • N550JV-CN229H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ:i7-4700HQ
    • GE40 2OC-053XTH:i7-4702MQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • N550JV-CN229H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ:3.4 GHz
    • GE40 2OC-053XTH:3.2 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • N550JV-CN229H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ:2.4 GHz
    • GE40 2OC-053XTH:2.2 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • N550JV-CN229H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ:BGA 1364
    • GE40 2OC-053XTH:PGA946

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168 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersGrey, Stainless steelBlack
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDHD+
Processor5 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-4700HQi7-4702MQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.4 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.2 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1364PGA946
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs47 W37 W
L3 cacheKnown for one6 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Storage2 differ
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray DVD ComboDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 750MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 760M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.2/1211.1
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMaster PremiumSound Blaster
Number of built-in speakersDiffers42
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneBang & OlufsenUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Networkidentical
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM86Intel® HM87
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8FreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers7511675119
Processor codeDiffersSR15ESR15J
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W90 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 voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg2 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm339 mm
DepthDiffers255 mm239.4 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.23 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.92 cm
HeightKnown for one27.7 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificatesidentical
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

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