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Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS U43SD-WX042X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M vs MSI Gaming GT683DXR-618BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM

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  • 127specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 89identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Silver, Wood
    • Black
  • Display diagonal
    • 35.6 cm (14")
    • 39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • 1366 x 768 pixels
    • 1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Intel® Core™ i5
    • Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • 2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • 2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • i5-2430M
    • i7-2670QM
  • Processor cores
    • 2
    • 4
  • Processor threads
    • 4
    • 8

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ASUS

U43SD-WX042X laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M

Model U43SD-WX042X

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MSI

Gaming GT683DXR-618BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM

Model GT683DXR-618BE

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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 oneFull HD
Display surfaceKnown for oneMatt
LED backlightKnown for oneYes
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-2430Mi7-2670QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1224
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
SteppingDiffersJ1D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W45 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2422
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHz
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers640 GB1 TB
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 oneHDD
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 570M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one1.5 GB
Graphics card familyDiffersIntel, NVIDIANVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneTHX TruStudio PRO
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneDynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYes
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one3.0+HS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one2
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
TV-outKnown for oneNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel HM67 Express
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYes
Numeric keypadKnown for oneNo
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features3 differ
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345053470
Processor codeDiffersSR04WSR02S
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)31 mm
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one9
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one150 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.14 kg3.5 kg
WidthDiffers344 mm396 mm
DepthDiffers241 mm265 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.5 cm
Height (rear)Known for one4.6 cm
HeightKnown for one318 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneYes
Bag includedKnown for oneYes
Other featuresidentical
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneAC
Power requirementsKnown for one100 - 240 V

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