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ASUS N56JR-DS71-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ vs MSI GT70 2OC-681CZ

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  • 144specifications compared
  • 32differ
  • 112identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • N56JR-DS71-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ:Black, Stainless steel
    • GT70 2OC-681CZ:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • N56JR-DS71-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GT70 2OC-681CZ:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor model
    • N56JR-DS71-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ:i7-4700HQ
    • GT70 2OC-681CZ:i7-4700MQ
  • Processor socket
    • N56JR-DS71-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ:BGA 1364
    • GT70 2OC-681CZ:PGA946
  • Internal memory
    • N56JR-DS71-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ:12 GB
    • GT70 2OC-681CZ:16 GB
  • Memory slots
    • N56JR-DS71-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ:2x SO-DIMM
    • GT70 2OC-681CZ:4x SO-DIMM
  • Maximum internal memory
    • N56JR-DS71-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ:16 GB
    • GT70 2OC-681CZ:32 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • N56JR-DS71-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700HQ:750 GB
    • GT70 2OC-681CZ:1.12 TB

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Comparison of N56JR-DS71-CA, GT70 2OC-681CZ
177 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, Stainless steelBlack
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Processor2 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-4700HQi7-4700MQ
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1364PGA946
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers12 GB16 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB1 TB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATA IIISATA II
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray DVD ComboDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 760MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 780M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
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 Cinema
Speakers manufacturerDiffersBang & OlufsenDynaudio
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
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
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers43
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM86Intel® HM87
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source102
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
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 IDDiffers7511675117
Processor codeDiffersSR15ESR15H
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery capacityKnown for one56 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
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
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 kg3.9 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers255 mm288 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 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
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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

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