Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell 13 Touch vs MSI GS70 2OD-014RU

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  • 141specifications compared
  • 52differ
  • 89identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • 13 Touch:Black, Silver
    • GS70 2OD-014RU:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • 13 Touch:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • GS70 2OD-014RU:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Touchscreen
    • 13 Touch:Yes
    • GS70 2OD-014RU:No
  • Display surface
    • 13 Touch:Gloss
    • GS70 2OD-014RU:Matt
  • Processor model
    • 13 Touch:i7-4500U
    • GS70 2OD-014RU:i7-4700HQ
  • Processor cores
    • 13 Touch:2
    • GS70 2OD-014RU:4
  • Processor threads
    • 13 Touch:4
    • GS70 2OD-014RU:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 13 Touch:3 GHz
    • GS70 2OD-014RU:3.4 GHz

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Comparison of 13 Touch, GS70 2OD-014RU
182 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")43.9 cm (17.3")
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
Touch technologyKnown for oneMulti-touchUnknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceDiffersGlossMatt
Processor12 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-4500Ui7-4700HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1364
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W47 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD+SSD
Number of SSDs installedDiffers12
SSD capacityDiffers256 GB128 GB
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source750 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 765M
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)Differs1100 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers1211.2/12
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xA160x416
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 systemDiffersMaxxAudio 4Sound Blaster Cinema
Speaker powerKnown for one1.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Network3 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers3.0+HS4.0
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers24
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Mini DisplayPorts quantityDiffers12
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
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
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source102
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
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 Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNoUnknown — 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
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers7546075116
Processor codeDiffersSR16ZSR15E
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W120 W
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.36 kg2.66 kg
WidthDiffers316 mm418.5 mm
DepthDiffers205 mm287 mm
Height (front)Known for one6 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one1.8 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21.8 mm
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM87

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