Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell 12 (9q33) vs MSI GS70 2OD-090FR

142specifications compared
53differ
89identical
91known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- 12 (9q33):Silver
- GS70 2OD-090FR:Black, Blue
Form factor
- 12 (9q33):Convertible (Ferris Wheel)
- GS70 2OD-090FR:Clamshell
Display diagonal
- 12 (9q33):31.8 cm (12.5")
- GS70 2OD-090FR:43.2 cm (17")
Processor family
- 12 (9q33):Intel® Core™ i5
- GS70 2OD-090FR:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- 12 (9q33):4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
- GS70 2OD-090FR:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- 12 (9q33):i5-4200U
- GS70 2OD-090FR:i7-4700HQ
Processor cores
- 12 (9q33):2
- GS70 2OD-090FR:4
Processor threads
- 12 (9q33):4
- GS70 2OD-090FR:8

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Comparison of 12 (9q33), GS70 2OD-090FR
233 specifications	A Dell 12 (9q33)View product	B MSI GS70 2OD-090FR View product
Design2 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Silver	Black, Blue
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Ferris Wheel)	Clamshell
Housing materialKnown for one	Aluminium, Carbon fibre, Magnesium	Unknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gaming
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	31.8 cm (12.5")	43.2 cm (17")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Touchscreen typeKnown for one	Capacitive	Unknown — not stated by the source
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
Touch technologyKnown for one	Multi-touch	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display brightnessKnown for one	400 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pixel pitchKnown for one	0.144 x 0.144 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5	4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i5-4200U	i7-4700HQ
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.6 GHz	3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.6 GHz	2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1168	BGA 1364
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-4200 Mobile series	Intel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Processor codename	Haswell	Haswell
Bus type	DMI2	DMI2
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	C0	C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	15 W	47 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x4, 2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory form factorDiffers	On-board	SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 4 GB	1 x 8 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	128 GB	1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	HDD+SSD
Number of SSDs installed	1	1
SSD capacity	128 GB	128 GB
SSD interface	mSATA	mSATA
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integratedDiffers	No	Yes
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5"
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MMC, SD, xD
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 765M
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 4400	Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	1.74 GB	1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	200 MHz	400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1000 MHz	1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	12	11.2/12
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0xA16	0x416
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	2560 x 1600 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR5
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	MaxxAudio 3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Waves	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one	1 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	1.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	1280 x 1024 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video capturing speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribe	No	No
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for one	300 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	4
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
Mini DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	1	2
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsDiffers	0	1
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffers	No	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPort/Thunderbolt combo portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
LAN/VGA combo portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel Lynx Point-LP	Unknown — not stated by the source
AccelerometerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ambient light sensorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
GPS (satellite)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Orientation sensorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Proximity sensorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Keyboard3 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard backlitDiffers	Yes	No
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Spill-resistant keyboardDiffers	Yes	No
Full-size keyboard	Yes	Yes
Keyboard languageKnown for one	Spanish	Unknown — not stated by the source
Island-style keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Windows keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 8	Windows 8
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for one	Microsoft Office, McAfee LiveSafe	Unknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor special features7 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one	9.5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI version	0.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	75459	75116
Processor codeDiffers	SR170	SR15E
Processor package sizeDiffers	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm	37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX 2.0	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Batteryidentical
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	47 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	45 W	120 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	2.31 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19.5 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot typeDiffers	Noble	Kensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Face recognitionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
HDD recoveryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	0 - 40 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-40 - 65 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	10 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	10 - 95%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitudeKnown for one	-15.2 - 3048 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one	-15.2 - 10668 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating shockKnown for one	140 G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating shockKnown for one	160 G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating vibrationKnown for one	0.66 G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating vibrationKnown for one	1.30 G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	1.52 kg	2.66 kg
WidthDiffers	317 mm	418.5 mm
DepthDiffers	215 mm	287 mm
Height (front)Known for one	1.5 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	2 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	21.8 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Power cord included	Yes	Yes
Mouse includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Bag includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Stylus penKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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