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ASUS Zenbook NX500JK-DR012H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4712HQ Laptop vs MSI GE40 2PC(Dragon Eyes)-471TW

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  • 133specifications compared
  • 40differ
  • 93identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Zenbook NX500JK-DR012H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4712HQ Laptop:Silver, Stainless steel
    • GE40 2PC(Dragon Eyes)-471TW:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • Zenbook NX500JK-DR012H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4712HQ Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GE40 2PC(Dragon Eyes)-471TW:35.6 cm (14")
  • Display resolution
    • Zenbook NX500JK-DR012H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4712HQ Laptop:3840 x 2160 pixels
    • GE40 2PC(Dragon Eyes)-471TW:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Zenbook NX500JK-DR012H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4712HQ Laptop:Yes
    • GE40 2PC(Dragon Eyes)-471TW:No
  • HD type
    • Zenbook NX500JK-DR012H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4712HQ Laptop:4K Ultra HD
    • GE40 2PC(Dragon Eyes)-471TW:Full HD
  • Display surface
    • Zenbook NX500JK-DR012H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4712HQ Laptop:Gloss
    • GE40 2PC(Dragon Eyes)-471TW:Matt
  • Processor family
    • Zenbook NX500JK-DR012H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4712HQ Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • GE40 2PC(Dragon Eyes)-471TW:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Zenbook NX500JK-DR012H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4712HQ Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • GE40 2PC(Dragon Eyes)-471TW:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5

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168 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersSilver, Stainless steelBlack
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display5 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers3840 x 2160 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
HD typeDiffers4K Ultra HDFull HD
Display surfaceDiffersGlossMatt
Processor11 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-4712HQi5-4210M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.3 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1364PGA946
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.2/1211.1
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.3Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMasterSound Blaster Cinema
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
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
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
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
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features6 differ
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers7893281012
Processor codeDiffersSR1PZSR1L4
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5900 mAh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers130 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 currentKnown for one6.67 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19.5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg2 kg
WidthDiffers378 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 one19 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterpriseUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM87Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUL;KCC;MIC;CE Marking Compliance ;FCC Compliance;BSMI ;Australia C-TICK / NZ A-Tick Compliance;Japan VCCI Compliance ;CCC;CB;EPEAT;EU Flower;Energy starUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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