Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS Transformer 3 T305CA-GW063T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7Y54 Hybrid (2-in-1) vs MSI GE62 7RD(Apache)-247XTR

120specifications compared
55differ
65identical
70known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Transformer 3 T305CA-GW063T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7Y54 Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
- GE62 7RD(Apache)-247XTR:Laptop
Product colour
- Transformer 3 T305CA-GW063T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7Y54 Hybrid (2-in-1):Gold, Grey
- GE62 7RD(Apache)-247XTR:Black
Form factor
- Transformer 3 T305CA-GW063T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7Y54 Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
- GE62 7RD(Apache)-247XTR:Clamshell
Display diagonal
- Transformer 3 T305CA-GW063T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7Y54 Hybrid (2-in-1):32 cm (12.6")
- GE62 7RD(Apache)-247XTR:39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution
- Transformer 3 T305CA-GW063T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7Y54 Hybrid (2-in-1):2880 x 1920 pixels
- GE62 7RD(Apache)-247XTR:1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen
- Transformer 3 T305CA-GW063T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7Y54 Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
- GE62 7RD(Apache)-247XTR:No
HD type
- Transformer 3 T305CA-GW063T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7Y54 Hybrid (2-in-1):Quad HD
- GE62 7RD(Apache)-247XTR:Full HD
Native aspect ratio
- Transformer 3 T305CA-GW063T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7Y54 Hybrid (2-in-1):3:2
- GE62 7RD(Apache)-247XTR:16:9

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Comparison of T305CA-GW063T, GE62 7RD(Apache)-247XTR
190 specifications	A ASUS Transformer 3 T305CA-GW063T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7Y54 Hybrid (2-in-1) Model T305CA-GW063T View product	B MSI GE62 7RD(Apache)-247XTR View product
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Gold, Grey	Black
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Detachable)	Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gaming
Display5 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	32 cm (12.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	2880 x 1920 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	Yes	No
HD typeDiffers	Quad HD	Full HD
Native aspect ratioDiffers	3:2	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Gloss	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dual-screenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	7th gen Intel® Core™ i5	7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i5-7Y54	i7-7700HQ
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.2 GHz	3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.2 GHz	2.8 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	4 GT/s	8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	4 MB	6 MB
Processor socketKnown for one	BGA 1515	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeDiffers	OPI	DMI3
SteppingKnown for one	H0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	4.5 W	45 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one	1.6 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one	7 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downDiffers	3.5 W	35 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	0.6 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	10	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1	1x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x8
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Core i7-7700 Mobile Series
Memory5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	32 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	LPDDR3-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1866 MHz	2400 MHz
Memory form factorDiffers	On-board + SO-DIMM	SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	12 GB	32 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one	12 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	256 GB	1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	HDD+SSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityDiffers	256 GB	128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for one	SATA III	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD form factorKnown for one	M.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedDiffers	No	Yes
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 TB
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 615	Intel® HD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	16 GB	64 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	300 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	950 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x591E	0x591B
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR5
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
CUDAKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
NVIDIA GameWorks VRKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
NVIDIA 3D VisionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio2 differ
Audio systemKnown for one	SonicMaster Premium	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	2	4
Speaker powerDiffers	1.6 W	8 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	5 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear cameraKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	13 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 fps
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	4.1	4.2
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorDiffers	Yes	No
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 10	FreeDOS
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	95452	97185
Processor codeKnown for one	SR2ZX	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers	20.5 X 16.5 mm	42 x 28 mm
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityDiffers	38.5 Wh	51 Wh
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	45 W	180 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	2.25 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	20 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight (tablet mode)Known for one	695 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Width (tablet mode)Known for one	30.3 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Depth (tablet mode)Known for one	20.2 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (tablet mode)Known for one	6.9 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.4 kg
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	383 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	260 mm
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.7 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.9 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performanceidentical
Virtual Reality (VR) readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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