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ASUS Zenbook UX501JW-FJ094H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop vs MSI GS60 2PM-042RU

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  • 147specifications compared
  • 32differ
  • 115identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Zenbook UX501JW-FJ094H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:Silver
    • GS60 2PM-042RU:Black
  • Display resolution
    • Zenbook UX501JW-FJ094H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:3840 x 2160 pixels
    • GS60 2PM-042RU:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • Zenbook UX501JW-FJ094H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:4K Ultra HD
    • GS60 2PM-042RU:Full HD
  • Processor model
    • Zenbook UX501JW-FJ094H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:i7-4720HQ
    • GS60 2PM-042RU:i7-4710HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Zenbook UX501JW-FJ094H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:3.6 GHz
    • GS60 2PM-042RU:3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Zenbook UX501JW-FJ094H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:2.6 GHz
    • GS60 2PM-042RU:2.5 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • Zenbook UX501JW-FJ094H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:L3
    • GS60 2PM-042RU:Smart Cache
  • Internal memory
    • Zenbook UX501JW-FJ094H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:16 GB
    • GS60 2PM-042RU:8 GB

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188 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display2 differ
Display resolutionDiffers3840 x 2160 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffers4K Ultra HDFull HD
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor4 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-4720HQi7-4710HQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.6 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers512 GB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one512 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960MNVIDIA® GeForce® 840M
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR5GDDR3
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.2/1212.0
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMaster PremiumSound Blaster Cinema 2
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
Thunderbolt ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4b
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM87Intel® HM86
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7893478930
Processor codeDiffersSR1Q8SR1PX
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers96 Wh52 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one6.32 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneUL, TUV, CE, FCC, BSMI, C-TICK / NZ A-Tick, CCC, CBUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.27 kg1.9 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm390 mm
DepthDiffers255 mm266 mm
HeightDiffers21.3 mm20 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterpriseUnknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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