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ASUS X550LB-XX013D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U vs MSI GE60 0NC-643XTH

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  • 133specifications compared
  • 51differ
  • 82identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • X550LB-XX013D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:Grey, Stainless steel
    • GE60 0NC-643XTH:Black
  • Display resolution
    • X550LB-XX013D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:1366 x 768 pixels
    • GE60 0NC-643XTH:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • X550LB-XX013D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:HD
    • GE60 0NC-643XTH:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • X550LB-XX013D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:Intel® Core™ i7
    • GE60 0NC-643XTH:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • X550LB-XX013D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • GE60 0NC-643XTH:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • X550LB-XX013D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:i7-4500U
    • GE60 0NC-643XTH:i5-3230M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • X550LB-XX013D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:3 GHz
    • GE60 0NC-643XTH:3.2 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • X550LB-XX013D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U:1.8 GHz
    • GE60 0NC-643XTH:2.6 GHz

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Comparison of X550LB-XX013D, GE60 0NC-643XTH
174 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersGrey, Stainless steelBlack
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display2 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-4500Ui5-3230M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellIvy Bridge
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI
SteppingDiffersC0L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source26
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB750 GB
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB750 GB
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDHC, SDXCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC, xD
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 740MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650M
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics 4000
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one1.74 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one12Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xA160x166
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMasterTHX TruStudio Pro
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Cameraidentical
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersNot supported802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
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
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features8 differ
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersYesNo
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 TSX-NIKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — 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
Processor ARK IDDiffers7546072056
Processor codeDiffersSR16ZSR0WX
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 nm
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityKnown for one37 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
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
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
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
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel HM76 Express
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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