Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS Transformer Book TP300LA-DW007H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Hybrid (2-in-1) vs MSI CR61 2M-854BE

137specifications compared
52differ
85identical
41known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Transformer Book TP300LA-DW007H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
- CR61 2M-854BE:Laptop
Product colour
- Transformer Book TP300LA-DW007H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Hybrid (2-in-1):Black, Silver
- CR61 2M-854BE:Black
Form factor
- Transformer Book TP300LA-DW007H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Folder)
- CR61 2M-854BE:Clamshell
Display diagonal
- Transformer Book TP300LA-DW007H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Hybrid (2-in-1):33.8 cm (13.3")
- CR61 2M-854BE:39.6 cm (15.6")
Touchscreen
- Transformer Book TP300LA-DW007H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
- CR61 2M-854BE:No
Display surface
- Transformer Book TP300LA-DW007H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Hybrid (2-in-1):Gloss
- CR61 2M-854BE:Matt
Processor family
- Transformer Book TP300LA-DW007H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i5
- CR61 2M-854BE:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- Transformer Book TP300LA-DW007H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Hybrid (2-in-1):4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
- CR61 2M-854BE:4th gen Intel® Core™ i3

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Comparison of TP300LA-DW007H, CR61 2M-854BE
178 specifications	A ASUS Transformer Book TP300LA-DW007H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model TP300LA-DW007H View product	B MSI CR61 2M-854BE View product
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Black
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Folder)	Clamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	33.8 cm (13.3")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	Yes	No
Touchscreen typeKnown for one	Capacitive	Unknown — not stated by the source
HD type	HD	HD
Touch technologyKnown for one	Multi-touch	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceDiffers	Gloss	Matt
Processor10 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5	4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i5-4210U	i3-4100M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.7 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.7 GHz	2.5 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1168	PGA946
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-4200 Mobile series	Intel Core i3-4100 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Haswell	Haswell
Bus type	DMI2	DMI2
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	D0	C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	15 W	37 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	4x1, 2x4	1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	6 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1600 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacity	500 GB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	500 GB	500 GB
HDD interfaceDiffers	SATA III	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one	0 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD, SDHC	SD
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 4400	Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	1.74 GB	2 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	200 MHz	400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1000 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	12	11.2/12
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0xA16	0x416
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.3
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	SonicMaster Lite	HD
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
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
Optical driveidentical
LightScribe	No	No
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	2	2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsDiffers	0	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffers	No	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	QWERTY	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	102
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8.1	Windows 8
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor special features8 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffers	Yes	No
Intel FDI Technology	No	No
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one	9.5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI version	0.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	81016	76346
Processor codeDiffers	SR1EF	SR1HB
Processor package sizeDiffers	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm	37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
UARTKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	3	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	50 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	45 W	65 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	2.37 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS, HDD, User	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	UL;TUV;KCC;MIC;NCC;CE Marking Compliance ;FCC Compliance;BSMI ;Australia C-TICK / NZ A-Tick Compliance;IDA;CCC;GOST-R ;CB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	1.7 kg	2.4 kg
WidthDiffers	329 mm	383 mm
DepthDiffers	225 mm	249.5 mm
Height (front)Differs	1.9 cm	3.23 cm
Height (rear)Differs	2.2 cm	3.76 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
3D	No	No
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Enterprise	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HM86

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