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ASUS P550LDV-XX1285G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U vs MSI GS60 2QE-249PH Ghost Pro 4K

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  • 151specifications compared
  • 59differ
  • 92identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • P550LDV-XX1285G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U:1366 x 768 pixels
    • GS60 2QE-249PH Ghost Pro 4K:3840 x 2160 pixels
  • HD type
    • P550LDV-XX1285G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U:Not supported
    • GS60 2QE-249PH Ghost Pro 4K:4K Ultra HD
  • Panel type
    • P550LDV-XX1285G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U:TN
    • GS60 2QE-249PH Ghost Pro 4K:IPS
  • Processor family
    • P550LDV-XX1285G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U:Intel® Core™ i5
    • GS60 2QE-249PH Ghost Pro 4K:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • P550LDV-XX1285G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • GS60 2QE-249PH Ghost Pro 4K:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • P550LDV-XX1285G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U:i5-4210U
    • GS60 2QE-249PH Ghost Pro 4K:i7-4720HQ
  • Processor cores
    • P550LDV-XX1285G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U:2
    • GS60 2QE-249PH Ghost Pro 4K:4
  • Processor threads
    • P550LDV-XX1285G laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U:4
    • GS60 2QE-249PH Ghost Pro 4K:8

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Comparison of P550LDV-XX1285G, GS60 2QE-249PH Ghost Pro 4K
184 specifications
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display3 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
HD typeDiffersNot supported4K Ultra HD
Panel typeDiffersTNIPS
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-4210Ui7-4720HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1364
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
SteppingDiffersD0C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W47 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers4x1, 2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Memory5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory form factorDiffersOn-board + SO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 4 GB2 x 8 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers12 GB16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Differs12 GB16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 820MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics 4600
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers1211.2/12
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xA160x416
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.3
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSound Blaster Cinema 2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,1000,100 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsDiffers01
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for oneWindows 7 ProfessionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Recovery operating systemKnown for oneWindows 8 ProUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features10 differ
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)DiffersYesNo
Intel® RealSense TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)DiffersVT-xVT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers8101678934
Processor codeDiffersSR1EFSR1Q8
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
UARTKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityDiffers37 Wh52 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg1.96 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm390 mm
DepthDiffers251 mm266 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.48 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.17 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19.9 mm
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM87

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