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ASUS X55U-RH21-CA laptop AMD E E2-1800 vs MSI GX60 3AE-212FR Hitman Edition

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  • 75specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 49identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • X55U-RH21-CA laptop AMD E E2-1800:1366 x 768 pixels
    • GX60 3AE-212FR Hitman Edition:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • X55U-RH21-CA laptop AMD E E2-1800:HD
    • GX60 3AE-212FR Hitman Edition:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • X55U-RH21-CA laptop AMD E E2-1800:AMD E
    • GX60 3AE-212FR Hitman Edition:AMD A10
  • Processor model
    • X55U-RH21-CA laptop AMD E E2-1800:E2-1800
    • GX60 3AE-212FR Hitman Edition:A10-5750M
  • Processor cores
    • X55U-RH21-CA laptop AMD E E2-1800:2
    • GX60 3AE-212FR Hitman Edition:4
  • Processor frequency
    • X55U-RH21-CA laptop AMD E E2-1800:1.7 GHz
    • GX60 3AE-212FR Hitman Edition:2.5 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • X55U-RH21-CA laptop AMD E E2-1800:1 MB
    • GX60 3AE-212FR Hitman Edition:4 MB
  • Memory clock speed
    • X55U-RH21-CA laptop AMD E E2-1800:1333 MHz
    • GX60 3AE-212FR Hitman Edition:1600 MHz

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Comparison of X55U-RH21-CA, GX60 3AE-212FR Hitman Edition
110 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display2 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor familyDiffersAMD EAMD A10
Processor modelDiffersE2-1800A10-5750M
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 GHz
Memory3 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1600 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB32 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableAMD Radeon HD 7970M
On-board graphics card familyDiffersAMD Radeon HD 7000AMD Radeon HD 8000
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 7340AMD Radeon HD 8650G
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMaster LiteTHX TruStudio Pro
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers13
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD A68MAMD AM70 FCH
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8Windows 8
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)NoNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery capacityKnown for one47 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W180 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
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.45 kg3.5 kg
WidthDiffers378 mm395 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm267 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.62 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.19 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 mm
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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