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ASUS Transformer Book TX201LA-DH51T-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Hybrid (2-in-1) vs MSI CR61 2M-236US

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  • 129specifications compared
  • 47differ
  • 82identical
  • 54known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Transformer Book TX201LA-DH51T-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
    • CR61 2M-236US:Laptop
  • Product colour
    • Transformer Book TX201LA-DH51T-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Black, Silver
    • CR61 2M-236US:Black, Brown
  • Form factor
    • Transformer Book TX201LA-DH51T-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
    • CR61 2M-236US:Clamshell
  • Display diagonal
    • Transformer Book TX201LA-DH51T-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Hybrid (2-in-1):29.5 cm (11.6")
    • CR61 2M-236US:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Transformer Book TX201LA-DH51T-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Hybrid (2-in-1):1920 x 1080 pixels
    • CR61 2M-236US:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Transformer Book TX201LA-DH51T-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
    • CR61 2M-236US:No
  • HD type
    • Transformer Book TX201LA-DH51T-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Full HD
    • CR61 2M-236US:Not supported
  • Processor model
    • Transformer Book TX201LA-DH51T-CA laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Hybrid (2-in-1):i5-4200U
    • CR61 2M-236US:i5-4200M

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Comparison of TX201LA-DH51T-CA, CR61 2M-236US
183 specifications
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersHybrid (2-in-1)Laptop
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack, Brown
Form factorDiffersConvertible (Detachable)Clamshell
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers29.5 cm (11.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
HD typeDiffersFull HDNot supported
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor9 differ
Processor modelDiffersi5-4200Ui5-4200M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168PGA946
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W37 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Memory1 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers516 GB500 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+FlashHDD
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Flash memoryKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash)SD
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Graphics5 differ
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)Differs1000 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers1211.1
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xA160x416
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersICEpowerHD
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneBang & OlufsenUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Cameraidentical
Auto focusKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for one5 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
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)
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfaces5 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) 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
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Performanceidentical
Ambient light sensorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Orientation sensorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM86
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source102
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features7 differ
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersYesNo
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® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneVT-xUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers7545976348
Processor codeDiffersSR170SR1HA
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.7 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers304.9 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers193.8 mm249.5 mm
HeightKnown for one23.1 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
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 one19.4 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (tablet mode)Known for one9.7 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.23 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.76 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterpriseUnknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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