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ASUS Transformer Book T100HA Intel Atom® x5-Z8500 Hybrid (2-in-1) vs MSI GE62 2QC(Apache)-232NL

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  • 120specifications compared
  • 73differ
  • 47identical
  • 116known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Transformer Book T100HA Intel Atom® x5-Z8500 Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
    • GE62 2QC(Apache)-232NL:Laptop
  • Product colour
    • Transformer Book T100HA Intel Atom® x5-Z8500 Hybrid (2-in-1):White
    • GE62 2QC(Apache)-232NL:Black, Red
  • Form factor
    • Transformer Book T100HA Intel Atom® x5-Z8500 Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
    • GE62 2QC(Apache)-232NL:Clamshell
  • Market positioning
    • Transformer Book T100HA Intel Atom® x5-Z8500 Hybrid (2-in-1):Business
    • GE62 2QC(Apache)-232NL:Gaming
  • Display diagonal
    • Transformer Book T100HA Intel Atom® x5-Z8500 Hybrid (2-in-1):25.6 cm (10.1")
    • GE62 2QC(Apache)-232NL:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Transformer Book T100HA Intel Atom® x5-Z8500 Hybrid (2-in-1):1280 x 800 pixels
    • GE62 2QC(Apache)-232NL:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Transformer Book T100HA Intel Atom® x5-Z8500 Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
    • GE62 2QC(Apache)-232NL:No
  • HD type
    • Transformer Book T100HA Intel Atom® x5-Z8500 Hybrid (2-in-1):Not supported
    • GE62 2QC(Apache)-232NL:Full HD

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236 specifications
Design4 differ
Product typeDiffersHybrid (2-in-1)Laptop
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack, Red
Form factorDiffersConvertible (Detachable)Clamshell
Housing materialKnown for oneAluminiumUnknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningDiffersBusinessGaming
Display5 differ
Display diagonalDiffers25.6 cm (10.1")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1280 x 800 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
HD typeDiffersNot supportedFull HD
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:1016:9
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel Atom®Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersx5-Z8500i7-5700HQ
Processor cores44
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.24 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.44 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeL3L3
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1380BGA 1364
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Atom x5 SeriesIntel Core i7-5700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersCherry TrailBroadwell
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersC0G0
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionDiffers90 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers2x1, 1x21x16, 2x4, 1x8, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source47 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.6 GHz
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers64 GB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersFlashHDD+SSD
Flash memoryKnown for one64 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
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
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
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 5600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers8 GB32 GB
Number of execution unitsKnown for one12Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs600 MHz1050 MHz
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.2
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.3
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x1612
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSound Blaster Cinema
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one2 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Swivel webcamKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for one5 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
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
LightScribeNoNo
Network4 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.04.1
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,1000,100 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers03
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
Mini DisplayPort/Thunderbolt combo portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt™ 3 TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
LAN/VGA combo portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inYesYes
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Serial ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4b
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10 Home
Processor special features25 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Execute Disable BitDiffersNoYes
Idle StatesDiffersNoYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Advanced Vector ExtensionsKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel HD BoostKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel I/O Acceleration TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Instruction Replay TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Power Management TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel QuickAssist TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel QuickPath InterconnectKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel RealSense 3D CameraKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel RealSense SnapshotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure BootKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Boot Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Idle TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel Unite installedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® OS GuardDiffersNoYes
Intel® Pro Wireless Display (Intel® Pro WiDi)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® RealSense TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart Sound TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Intel® Unite™Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Wireless-AC TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers8547487716
Processor codeDiffersSR27NSR2BP
Processor package sizeDiffers17 x 17 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.8 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersNoYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVT-x
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSE4.2, AVX 2.0, SSE4.1
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers30 Wh60 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one12 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one2 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one9 VUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 W
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
True Key™Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneUL, MIC, CE, FCC, BSMI, CCC, GOST-R, CB, IDA, CECP, Erp 2013Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight (tablet mode)Known for one580 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Width (tablet mode)Known for one26.5 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Depth (tablet mode)Known for one17.5 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (tablet mode)Known for one8.45 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 kg
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source383 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source260 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source27 mm
Other featuresidentical
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterpriseUnknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM87
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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