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ASUS X550LB-XO115H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop vs MSI Classic CR61-i345W7 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4100M Laptop

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  • 132specifications compared
  • 43differ
  • 89identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • X550LB-XO115H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:Grey, Silver
    • Classic CR61-i345W7 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4100M Laptop:Black, Grey
  • Processor family
    • X550LB-XO115H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Classic CR61-i345W7 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4100M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • X550LB-XO115H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Classic CR61-i345W7 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4100M Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • X550LB-XO115H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:i5-4200U
    • Classic CR61-i345W7 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4100M Laptop:i3-4100M
  • Processor frequency
    • X550LB-XO115H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:1.6 GHz
    • Classic CR61-i345W7 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4100M Laptop:2.5 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • X550LB-XO115H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:BGA 1168
    • Classic CR61-i345W7 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4100M Laptop:PGA946
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • X550LB-XO115H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:15 W
    • Classic CR61-i345W7 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4100M Laptop:37 W
  • Maximum number of PCI Express lanes
    • X550LB-XO115H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:12
    • Classic CR61-i345W7 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4100M Laptop:16

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173 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersGrey, SilverBlack, Grey
Displayidentical
Display surfaceKnown for oneMattUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor9 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-4200Ui3-4100M
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168PGA946
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i3-4100 Mobile Series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W37 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 2x41x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDHC, SDXCSD
Graphics8 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 740MNot available
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB2 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers1211.2/12
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.3
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xA160x416
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Audio systemKnown for oneSonicMasterUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersNot supported802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ports & interfaces3 differ
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portDiffersYesNo
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
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM86
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source102
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features8 differ
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersYesNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers7545976346
Processor codeDiffersSR170SR1HB
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm
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 oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityKnown for one37 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
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
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers251 mm249.5 mm
Height (front)Differs2.48 cm3.23 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.17 cm3.76 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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