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ASUS X550LB-DS71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U vs MSI Gaming GS70-2ODi581FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200H Laptop

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  • 134specifications compared
  • 48differ
  • 86identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • X550LB-DS71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:Grey, Silver
    • Gaming GS70-2ODi581FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200H Laptop:Anthracite, Black, Grey
  • Display diagonal
    • X550LB-DS71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Gaming GS70-2ODi581FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200H Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • X550LB-DS71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Gaming GS70-2ODi581FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200H Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • X550LB-DS71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:HD
    • Gaming GS70-2ODi581FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200H Laptop:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • X550LB-DS71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Gaming GS70-2ODi581FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200H Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • X550LB-DS71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Gaming GS70-2ODi581FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200H Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • X550LB-DS71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:i7-4500U
    • Gaming GS70-2ODi581FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200H Laptop:i5-4200H
  • Processor boost frequency
    • X550LB-DS71 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:3 GHz
    • Gaming GS70-2ODi581FD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200H Laptop:3.4 GHz

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Comparison of X550LB-DS71, GS70-2ODi581FD
176 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersGrey, SilverAnthracite, Black, Grey
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-4500Ui5-4200H
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.8 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
L3 cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1364
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W47 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Memoryidentical
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB1 TB
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB1 TB
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 740MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 765M
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
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)Differs1100 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers1211.1
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xA160x416
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMaster5.1
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersNot supported802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers24
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsDiffers01
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM87
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8FreeDOS
Processor special features8 differ
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers7546075027
Processor codeDiffersSR16ZSR15G
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm
Idle StatesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Battery capacityKnown for one37 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W120 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Securityidentical
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm419 mm
DepthDiffers251 mm287 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21.8 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.48 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.17 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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