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ASUS Transformer Book trio-mn1-h-tp Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop vs MSI GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro)-232LU

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  • 141specifications compared
  • 58differ
  • 83identical
  • 61known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Transformer Book trio-mn1-h-tp Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:Grey, Stainless steel
    • GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro)-232LU:Black
  • Form factor
    • Transformer Book trio-mn1-h-tp Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:Convertible (Detachable)
    • GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro)-232LU:Clamshell
  • Display diagonal
    • Transformer Book trio-mn1-h-tp Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:29.5 cm (11.6")
    • GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro)-232LU:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Touchscreen
    • Transformer Book trio-mn1-h-tp Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:Yes
    • GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro)-232LU:No
  • Processor model
    • Transformer Book trio-mn1-h-tp Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:i7-4500U
    • GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro)-232LU:i7-4720HQ
  • Processor cores
    • Transformer Book trio-mn1-h-tp Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:2
    • GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro)-232LU:4
  • Processor threads
    • Transformer Book trio-mn1-h-tp Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:4
    • GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro)-232LU:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Transformer Book trio-mn1-h-tp Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:3 GHz
    • GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro)-232LU:3.6 GHz

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202 specifications
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersGrey, Stainless steelBlack
Form factorDiffersConvertible (Detachable)Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers29.5 cm (11.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
Touchscreen typeKnown for oneCapacitiveUnknown — not stated by the source
Touch technologyKnown for oneMulti-touchUnknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor13 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-4500Ui7-4720HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1364
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W47 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+FlashHDD+SSD
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Flash memoryKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash)SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics 4600
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers1211.2/12
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xA160x416
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.3
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonic MasterSound Blaster Cinema 2
Speakers manufacturerDiffersBang & OlufsenDynaudio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolutionDiffers1280 x 720 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Rear cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for one5 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 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 LANDiffersNoYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4b
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 8.1
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features8 differ
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)DiffersVT-xVT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers7546078934
Processor codeDiffersSR16ZSR1Q8
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers26
Battery capacityDiffers4430 mAh52 Wh
Battery capacity (tablet)Known for one5070 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacity (tablet, Watt-hours)Known for one19 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cells (tablet)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W150 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, Supervisor, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking stationidentical
Docking station mini DisplayPortKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUL, MIC, CE, FCC, BSMI, Australia C-TICK / NZ A-Tick, CCC, GOST-R, CB, EU FlowerUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.7 kg1.9 kg
WidthDiffers304.9 mm390 mm
DepthDiffers193.8 mm266 mm
HeightDiffers23.1 mm19.9 mm
Weight (tablet mode)Known for one700 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Width (tablet mode)Known for one30.5 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Depth (tablet mode)Known for one9.7 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (tablet mode)Known for one19.4 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Docking station includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
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

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