Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS Transformer Book Flip TP550LA-CJ079H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Hybrid (2-in-1) vs MSI GX60-3CC81FD (Destroyer)

69specifications compared
44differ
25identical
111known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Transformer Book Flip TP550LA-CJ079H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
- GX60-3CC81FD (Destroyer):Laptop
Form factor
- Transformer Book Flip TP550LA-CJ079H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Folder)
- GX60-3CC81FD (Destroyer):Clamshell
Display resolution
- Transformer Book Flip TP550LA-CJ079H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Hybrid (2-in-1):1366 x 768 pixels
- GX60-3CC81FD (Destroyer):1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen
- Transformer Book Flip TP550LA-CJ079H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
- GX60-3CC81FD (Destroyer):No
HD type
- Transformer Book Flip TP550LA-CJ079H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Hybrid (2-in-1):HD
- GX60-3CC81FD (Destroyer):Full HD
Processor manufacturer
- Transformer Book Flip TP550LA-CJ079H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel
- GX60-3CC81FD (Destroyer):AMD
Processor family
- Transformer Book Flip TP550LA-CJ079H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i5
- GX60-3CC81FD (Destroyer):AMD A10
Processor model
- Transformer Book Flip TP550LA-CJ079H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Hybrid (2-in-1):i5-4210U
- GX60-3CC81FD (Destroyer):A10-5750M

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Comparison of TP550LA-CJ079H, GX60-3CC81FD (Destroyer)
180 specifications	A ASUS Transformer Book Flip TP550LA-CJ079H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model TP550LA-CJ079H View product	B MSI GX60-3CC81FD (Destroyer)View product
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Laptop
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Folder)	Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gaming
Display3 differ
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	Yes	No
HD typeDiffers	HD	Full HD
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Matt
Dual-screenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffers	Intel	AMD
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	AMD A10
Processor generationKnown for one	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i5-4210U	A10-5750M
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.7 GHz	3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.7 GHz	2.5 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L2
Processor socketKnown for one	BGA 1168	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyKnown for one	22 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor operating modesKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Core i5-4200 Mobile series	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameKnown for one	Haswell	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for one	DMI2	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for one	D0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	15 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for one	100 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	12	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	4x1, 2x4	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	12 GB	16 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 MHz
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
Storage1 differ
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD, SDHC	SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	AMD Radeon R9 M290X
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 4400	AMD Radeon HD 8650G
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	1.74 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	200 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	1000 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0xA16	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR5
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AMD Radeon HD 8000
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	SonicMaster	Sound Blaster Cinema
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cameraidentical
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
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,1000,100 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	3
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
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C 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 portDiffers	Yes	No
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DVI portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
SmartCard slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	103
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8.1	FreeDOS
Processor special features11 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	Yes	No
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Execute Disable BitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one	9.5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Insider™Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Processor ARK IDKnown for one	81016	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for one	SR1EF	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeKnown for one	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
UARTKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	2	9
Battery capacityDiffers	38 Wh	7800 mAh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	180 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	3.42 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Securityidentical
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
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.6 kg	3.5 kg
WidthDiffers	380 mm	395 mm
DepthDiffers	261 mm	267 mm
HeightDiffers	27.2 mm	55 mm
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AMD M3
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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