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Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS Zenbook UX310UQ-FC178T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop vs MSI GS40 6QE-233RU Phantom

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  • 136specifications compared
  • 50differ
  • 86identical
  • 56known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Grey
    • Black
  • Display diagonal
    • 33.8 cm (13.3")
    • 35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor model
    • i7-6500U
    • i7-6700HQ
  • Processor cores
    • 2
    • 4
  • Processor threads
    • 4
    • 8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 3.1 GHz
    • 3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.5 GHz
    • 2.6 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • 4 GT/s
    • 8 GT/s

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192 specifications
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ASUS

Zenbook UX310UQ-FC178T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop

Model UX310UQ-FC178T

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MSI

GS40 6QE-233RU PhantomView product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack
Market positioningKnown for oneGaming
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")35.6 cm (14")
Panel typeKnown for oneIPS
Dual-screenKnown for oneNo
Display surfaceKnown for oneMatt
Processor15 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-6500Ui7-6700HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.6 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1356 (Socket B2)BGA 1440
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-6500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-6700 Mobile series
Bus typeDiffersOPIDMI3
SteppingDiffersD1R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W45 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers7.5 W35 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 4x11x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one2.6 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.8 GHz
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory form factorDiffersOn-board + SO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 4 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TB
SSD capacityDiffers256 GB128 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA III
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 940MXNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB3 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 520Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB1.7 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers19160x191B
Audioidentical
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneDynaudio
Audio systemKnown for oneSonicMaster
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1920 x 1080 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNo
Network3 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.1
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsKnown for one1
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNo
Microphone inKnown for oneYes
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNo
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one0
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM170
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10Windows 10 Home
Processor special features3 differ
Processor ARK IDDiffers8819488967
Processor codeDiffersSR2EZSR2FQ
Processor package sizeDiffers42 X 24 mm42 x 28 mm
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers34
Battery capacityDiffers48 Wh8060 mAh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one150 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 V
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 V
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Password protectionKnown for oneYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, User
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.45 kg1.8 kg
WidthDiffers323 mm345 mm
DepthDiffers223 mm245 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.18 cm
Height (rear)Known for one2.28 cm
HeightKnown for one18.4 mm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNo
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterprise

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