Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS Zenbook UX21E-XH71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M vs MSI Gaming GE620DX-635BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM

Add a product
  • 126specifications compared
  • 42differ
  • 84identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Zenbook UX21E-XH71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M:29.5 cm (11.6")
    • Gaming GE620DX-635BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Zenbook UX21E-XH71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Gaming GE620DX-635BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor model
    • Zenbook UX21E-XH71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M:i7-2677M
    • Gaming GE620DX-635BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:i7-2670QM
  • Processor cores
    • Zenbook UX21E-XH71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M:2
    • Gaming GE620DX-635BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:4
  • Processor threads
    • Zenbook UX21E-XH71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M:4
    • Gaming GE620DX-635BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Zenbook UX21E-XH71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M:2.9 GHz
    • Gaming GE620DX-635BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:3.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Zenbook UX21E-XH71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M:1.8 GHz
    • Gaming GE620DX-635BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2.2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Zenbook UX21E-XH71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2677M:4 MB
    • Gaming GE620DX-635BE laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:6 MB

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only (off)
Comparison of UX21E-XH71, GE620DX-635BE
164 specifications
Designidentical
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Product colourKnown for oneAluminium, MetallicUnknown — not stated by the source
Housing materialKnown for oneAluminium, MetalUnknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers29.5 cm (11.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation2nd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-2677Mi7-2670QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.2 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023BGA 1224
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameSandy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersJ1D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W45 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1822
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers128 GB750 GB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source750 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 555M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelIntel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1200 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1160x116
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMasterTHX TruStudio Pro
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)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
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.03.0+HS
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
TV-outNoNo
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel QS67 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source103
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography32 nm32 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5461753470
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR02S
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)31 mm
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one35 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter powerKnown for one45 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers1.1 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers299 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers196 mm249.5 mm
Height (front)Differs3 mm3.23 cm
Height (rear)Differs1.7 cm3.76 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Power requirementsKnown for one100 - 240 V ACUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterpriseUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More laptop comparisons

All laptop comparisons