Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS Transformer Book TX201LA-CQ004H?DL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Hybrid (2-in-1) vs MSI CR61 0M-1021FR

110specifications compared
53differ
57identical
75known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Transformer Book TX201LA-CQ004H?DL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
- CR61 0M-1021FR:Laptop
Product colour
- Transformer Book TX201LA-CQ004H?DL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Grey, Stainless steel
- CR61 0M-1021FR:Brown
Form factor
- Transformer Book TX201LA-CQ004H?DL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
- CR61 0M-1021FR:Clamshell
Display diagonal
- Transformer Book TX201LA-CQ004H?DL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Hybrid (2-in-1):29.5 cm (11.6")
- CR61 0M-1021FR:39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution
- Transformer Book TX201LA-CQ004H?DL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Hybrid (2-in-1):1920 x 1080 pixels
- CR61 0M-1021FR:1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen
- Transformer Book TX201LA-CQ004H?DL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
- CR61 0M-1021FR:No
Processor family
- Transformer Book TX201LA-CQ004H?DL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i5
- CR61 0M-1021FR:Intel® Pentium®
Processor model
- Transformer Book TX201LA-CQ004H?DL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Hybrid (2-in-1):i5-4200U
- CR61 0M-1021FR:2020M

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Comparison of TX201LA-CQ004H?DL, CR61 0M-1021FR
185 specifications	A ASUS Transformer Book TX201LA-CQ004H?DL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model TX201LA-CQ004H?DL View product	B MSI CR61 0M-1021FR View product
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Grey, Stainless steel	Brown
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Detachable)	Clamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	29.5 cm (11.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	Yes	No
Panel typeKnown for one	IPS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16:9
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Pentium®
Processor generationKnown for one	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i5-4200U	2020M
Processor threadsDiffers	4	2
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.6 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.6 GHz	2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	2 MB
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1168	PGA988
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-4200 Mobile series	Intel Pentium 2000 series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffers	Haswell	Ivy Bridge
Bus typeDiffers	DMI2	DMI
SteppingDiffers	C0	L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	15 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	90 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x4, 2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 GT/s
FSB ParityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24
Memoryidentical
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	MicroSD (TransFlash)	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA II
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5"
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 4400	Intel® HD Graphics
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	1.74 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	200 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1000 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0xA16	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
Audioidentical
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Bang & Olufsen	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SRS PC
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
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
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
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
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ports & interfaces5 differ
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
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
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers	0	1
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
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 HM76 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	102
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor special features18 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	Yes	No
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
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 TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
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® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	Yes	No
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® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	75459	71142
Processor codeDiffers	SR170	SR0U1
Processor package sizeDiffers	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX 2.0	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	22 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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® 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 CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
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	65 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	1.7 kg	2.4 kg
WidthDiffers	304.9 mm	383 mm
DepthDiffers	193.8 mm	249.5 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	9.7 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (tablet mode)Known for one	19.4 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.23 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.76 cm
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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