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ASUS X550LDV-XX523H-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop vs MSI CX61 2PC-685UK

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  • 136specifications compared
  • 37differ
  • 99identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • X550LDV-XX523H-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:Grey, Stainless steel
    • CX61 2PC-685UK:Black, Brown
  • Display resolution
    • X550LDV-XX523H-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • CX61 2PC-685UK:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • X550LDV-XX523H-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:HD
    • CX61 2PC-685UK:Full HD
  • Processor model
    • X550LDV-XX523H-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:i5-4210U
    • CX61 2PC-685UK:i5-4210M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • X550LDV-XX523H-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:2.7 GHz
    • CX61 2PC-685UK:3.2 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • X550LDV-XX523H-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:1.7 GHz
    • CX61 2PC-685UK:2.6 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • X550LDV-XX523H-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:BGA 1168
    • CX61 2PC-685UK:PGA946
  • Bus type
    • X550LDV-XX523H-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:DMI2
    • CX61 2PC-685UK:DMI

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Comparison of X550LDV-XX523H-BE, CX61 2PC-685UK
174 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersGrey, Stainless steelBlack, Brown
Display2 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor10 differ
Processor modelDiffersi5-4210Ui5-4210M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168PGA946
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI
SteppingDiffersD0C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W37 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers4x1, 2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Memory1 differ
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 slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB750 GB
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB750 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Graphics5 differ
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)Differs1000 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers1211.1
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xA160x416
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMasterSRS PC Sound
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
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
Networkidentical
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces2 differ
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputsDiffers01
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® HM86
Keyboard1 differ
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source102
Keyboard layoutDiffersAZERTYQWERTY
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 8.1
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features5 differ
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersYesNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers8101681012
Processor codeDiffersSR1EFSR1L4
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
UARTKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
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
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
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

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