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ASUS U43SD-WX042X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M vs MSI Gaming GT683DX-648NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M

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  • 127specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 105identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • U43SD-WX042X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Silver, Wood
    • Gaming GT683DX-648NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • U43SD-WX042X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:35.6 cm (14")
    • Gaming GT683DX-648NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • U43SD-WX042X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Gaming GT683DX-648NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Internal memory
    • U43SD-WX042X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:4 GB
    • Gaming GT683DX-648NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:6 GB
  • Memory slots
    • U43SD-WX042X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2x SO-DIMM
    • Gaming GT683DX-648NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:4x SO-DIMM
  • Maximum internal memory
    • U43SD-WX042X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:8 GB
    • Gaming GT683DX-648NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:16 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • U43SD-WX042X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:640 GB
    • Gaming GT683DX-648NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:500 GB
  • HDD speed
    • U43SD-WX042X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:5400 RPM
    • Gaming GT683DX-648NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:7200 RPM

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Comparison of U43SD-WX042X, GT683DX-648NE
155 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersSilver, WoodBlack
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB6 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers640 GB500 GB
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, SDXC, xD
Storage mediaKnown for oneHDDUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 570M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 GB
Graphics card familyDiffersIntel, NVIDIANVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTHX TruStudio PRO
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0+HS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
TV-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel HM67 Express
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.14 kg3.5 kg
WidthDiffers344 mm396 mm
DepthDiffers241 mm265 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.6 cm
HeightKnown for one318 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bag includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Power requirementsKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source

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