Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS Zenbook UX303LA-RO284H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U vs MSI GE40 2QD(Dragon Eyes)-643AU

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  • 151specifications compared
  • 57differ
  • 94identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Zenbook UX303LA-RO284H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U:Brown, Grey
    • GE40 2QD(Dragon Eyes)-643AU:Black
  • Market positioning
    • Zenbook UX303LA-RO284H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U:Business
    • GE40 2QD(Dragon Eyes)-643AU:Gaming
  • Display diagonal
    • Zenbook UX303LA-RO284H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • GE40 2QD(Dragon Eyes)-643AU:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor family
    • Zenbook UX303LA-RO284H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U:Intel® Core™ i5
    • GE40 2QD(Dragon Eyes)-643AU:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Zenbook UX303LA-RO284H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • GE40 2QD(Dragon Eyes)-643AU:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Zenbook UX303LA-RO284H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U:i5-4210U
    • GE40 2QD(Dragon Eyes)-643AU:i7-4712MQ
  • Processor cores
    • Zenbook UX303LA-RO284H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U:2
    • GE40 2QD(Dragon Eyes)-643AU:4
  • Processor threads
    • Zenbook UX303LA-RO284H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U:4
    • GE40 2QD(Dragon Eyes)-643AU:8

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Comparison of UX303LA-RO284H, GE40 2QD(Dragon Eyes)-643AU
189 specifications
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersBrown, GreyBlack
Housing materialKnown for oneAluminiumUnknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningDiffersBusinessGaming
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
Native aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-4210Ui7-4712MQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz3.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168PGA946
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI
SteppingDiffersD0C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W37 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers4x1, 2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-RS-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GBUnknown — 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
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcemSATA
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950M
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
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonic MasterSound Blaster Cinema
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneBang & OlufsenUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
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
Processor special features7 differ
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)DiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers8101678933
Processor codeDiffersSR1EFSR1PS
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
UARTKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers36
Battery capacityKnown for one50 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one8 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W90 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one3.42 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, Supervisor, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUL, FCC, BSMI, C-TICK/NZ A-Tick, CCC, CECP, JATEUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers1.45 kg2 kg
WidthDiffers323 mm339 mm
DepthDiffers223 mm239.4 mm
Height (front)Differs1.8 cm2.23 cm
Height (rear)Differs1.92 cm2.92 cm
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterpriseUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM87

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