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ASUS N551JQ-XO027H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ vs MSI GS30 2M(Shadow)-061UK

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  • 139specifications compared
  • 35differ
  • 104identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • N551JQ-XO027H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ:Grey, Stainless steel
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-061UK:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • N551JQ-XO027H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-061UK:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Display resolution
    • N551JQ-XO027H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ:1366 x 768 pixels
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-061UK:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor model
    • N551JQ-XO027H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ:i7-4710HQ
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-061UK:i7-4720HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • N551JQ-XO027H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ:3.5 GHz
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-061UK:3.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • N551JQ-XO027H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ:2.5 GHz
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-061UK:2.6 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • N551JQ-XO027H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ:Smart Cache
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-061UK:L3
  • Internal memory
    • N551JQ-XO027H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4710HQ:8 GB
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-061UK:16 GB

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184 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersGrey, Stainless steelBlack
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor4 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-4710HQi7-4720HQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcemSATA
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 845MNot available
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers12.011.2/12
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMaster PremiumSound Blaster Cinema 2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 W
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
Network3 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,1000,100 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4b
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
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
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers7893078934
Processor codeDiffersSR1PXSR1Q8
Intel RealSense 3D CameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel RealSense SnapshotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® RealSense TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityDiffers56 Wh47.36 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W65 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one6.3 AUnknown — 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
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg1.2 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm320 mm
DepthDiffers255 mm227 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19.8 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.8 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.15 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 Marking Compliance, BSMI, Australia C-TICK / NZ A-Tick Compliance, CCC, GOST-R, CB, EPEAT, EU Flower, Energy star, 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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