Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS Transformer Book TX201LA-CQ003H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Hybrid (2-in-1) vs MSI GE40 2OC-218US

135specifications compared
48differ
87identical
53known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Transformer Book TX201LA-CQ003H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
- GE40 2OC-218US:Laptop
Product colour
- Transformer Book TX201LA-CQ003H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Grey, Silver
- GE40 2OC-218US:Black
Form factor
- Transformer Book TX201LA-CQ003H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
- GE40 2OC-218US:Clamshell
Display diagonal
- Transformer Book TX201LA-CQ003H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Hybrid (2-in-1):29.5 cm (11.6")
- GE40 2OC-218US:35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution
- Transformer Book TX201LA-CQ003H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Hybrid (2-in-1):1920 x 1080 pixels
- GE40 2OC-218US:1600 x 900 pixels
Touchscreen
- Transformer Book TX201LA-CQ003H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
- GE40 2OC-218US:No
HD type
- Transformer Book TX201LA-CQ003H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Full HD
- GE40 2OC-218US:HD+
Processor model
- Transformer Book TX201LA-CQ003H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Hybrid (2-in-1):i7-4500U
- GE40 2OC-218US:i7-4702MQ

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Comparison of TX201LA-CQ003H, GE40 2OC-218US
188 specifications	A ASUS Transformer Book TX201LA-CQ003H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model TX201LA-CQ003H View product	B MSI GE40 2OC-218US View product
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Grey, Silver	Black
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Detachable)	Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gaming
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	29.5 cm (11.6")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	Yes	No
HD typeDiffers	Full HD	HD+
Panel typeKnown for one	IPS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor modelDiffers	i7-4500U	i7-4702MQ
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3 GHz	3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.8 GHz	2.2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	4 MB	6 MB
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1168	PGA946
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-4500 Mobile series	Intel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	15 W	37 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	3.0
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	878 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD	HDD+SSD
HDD capacityDiffers	500 GB	750 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MicroSD (TransFlash)	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
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	mSATA
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 760M
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 4400	Intel® HD Graphics 4600
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	200 MHz	400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1100 MHz	1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	12	11.1
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0xA16	0x416
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
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	ICEpower	Sound Blaster
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Bang & Olufsen	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Cameraidentical
Auto focusKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear cameraKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	5 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
Network3 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffers	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Data networkKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ports & interfaces5 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers	0	1
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffers	No	Yes
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
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4
Performanceidentical
Ambient light sensorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Orientation sensorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HM87
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	QWERTY
Processor special features4 differ
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one	9.5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
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® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	75460	75119
Processor codeDiffers	SR16Z	SR15J
Processor package sizeDiffers	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm	37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6
Poweridentical
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 powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	90 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	1.7 kg	2 kg
WidthDiffers	304.9 mm	339 mm
DepthDiffers	193.8 mm	239.4 mm
HeightKnown for one	23.1 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight (tablet mode)Known for one	700 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Width (tablet mode)Known for one	30.5 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Depth (tablet mode)Known for one	19.4 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (tablet mode)Known for one	9.7 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.23 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.92 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Enterprise	Unknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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