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ASUS N56JR-CN181H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ Laptop vs MSI GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1478XES

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  • 142specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 109identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • N56JR-CN181H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ Laptop:Black, Silver
    • GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1478XES:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • N56JR-CN181H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1478XES:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor model
    • N56JR-CN181H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ Laptop:i7-4700HQ
    • GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1478XES:i7-4800MQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • N56JR-CN181H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ Laptop:3.4 GHz
    • GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1478XES:3.7 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • N56JR-CN181H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ Laptop:2.4 GHz
    • GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1478XES:2.7 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • N56JR-CN181H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ Laptop:BGA 1364
    • GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1478XES:PGA946
  • Memory slots
    • N56JR-CN181H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ Laptop:2x SO-DIMM
    • GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1478XES:4x SO-DIMM
  • Maximum internal memory
    • N56JR-CN181H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ Laptop:16 GB
    • GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1478XES:32 GB

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176 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
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
Memory2 differ
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 8 GB
Storage3 differ
HDD interfaceDiffersSATA IIISATA
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, RS-MMCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 760MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 780M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB3 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1300 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.2/1211.1
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMaster PremiumSound Blaster Cinema
Speakers manufacturerDiffersBang & OlufsenDynaudio
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
Network1 differ
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 quantityDiffers43
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
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
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM86Intel® HM87
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
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 CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery capacityKnown for one56 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W180 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 currentKnown for one6.3 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneUL, TUV, MIC, CE-merkitty, BSMI, Australia C-TICK / NZ A-Tick- merkitty, CCC, GOST-R, CB, EPEAT, EU Flower, Energiatähti, CECP, WEEE, Erp 2013, RoHS, JATEUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg3.9 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers255 mm288 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.72 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.4 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 mm
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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