Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS Transformer Book TP550LA-CJ146H-12 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Hybrid (2-in-1) vs MSI GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-898PT

121specifications compared
64differ
57identical
58known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Transformer Book TP550LA-CJ146H-12 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
- GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-898PT:Laptop
Product colour
- Transformer Book TP550LA-CJ146H-12 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Black, Silver
- GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-898PT:Black
Form factor
- Transformer Book TP550LA-CJ146H-12 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Folder)
- GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-898PT:Clamshell
Display diagonal
- Transformer Book TP550LA-CJ146H-12 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Hybrid (2-in-1):39.6 cm (15.6")
- GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-898PT:43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution
- Transformer Book TP550LA-CJ146H-12 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Hybrid (2-in-1):1366 x 768 pixels
- GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-898PT:1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen
- Transformer Book TP550LA-CJ146H-12 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
- GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-898PT:No
HD type
- Transformer Book TP550LA-CJ146H-12 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Hybrid (2-in-1):HD
- GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-898PT:Full HD
Processor family
- Transformer Book TP550LA-CJ146H-12 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i5
- GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-898PT:Intel® Core™ i7

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Comparison of TP550LA-CJ146H-12, GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-898PT
179 specifications	A ASUS Transformer Book TP550LA-CJ146H-12 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model TP550LA-CJ146H-12 View product	B MSI GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-898PT View product
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Black
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Folder)	Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gaming
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	43.9 cm (17.3")
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
Processor20 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	5th gen Intel® Core™ i5	4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i5-5200U	i7-4980HQ
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.7 GHz	4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.2 GHz	2.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L3
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1168	BGA 1364
Processor lithographyDiffers	14 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	32-bit, 64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5-5200 Mobile Series	Intel Core i7-4900 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Broadwell	Crystal Well
FSB ParityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingDiffers	F0	C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	15 W	47 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one	7.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	0.6 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	4x1, 2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	3.0
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	12 GB	32 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	12 GB	32 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	4x SO-DIMM
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1.25 TB	1.51 TB
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityDiffers	256 GB	512 GB
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	7200 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Blu-Ray RW
Graphics9 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980M
On-board graphics card familyDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® Iris™ Pro Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 5500	Intel® Iris™ Pro Graphics 5200
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	16 GB	2 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	300 MHz	200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	900 MHz	1300 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	11.2	11.2/12
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x1616	0xD26
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR5
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.3
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	SonicMaster	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1080 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 fps
Network4 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffers	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,1000,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	6
Headphone outputsDiffers	0	1
S/PDIF out portDiffers	No	Yes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffers	No	Yes
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor special features5 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	14 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardKnown 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
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for one	VT-d, VT-x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	85212	83503
Processor codeDiffers	SR23Y	SR1ZY
Processor package sizeDiffers	40 x 24 x 1.3 mm	37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	2	9
Battery capacityDiffers	38 Wh	83 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	230 W
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
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	HDD, User	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.6 kg	3.78 kg
WidthDiffers	380 mm	428 mm
DepthDiffers	261 mm	294 mm
HeightDiffers	27.2 mm	48 mm
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Enterprise	Unknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HM87
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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