Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell 14 3000 Series vs MSI CR70 2M-204NL

138specifications compared
42differ
96identical
38known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- 14 3000 Series:Black
- CR70 2M-204NL:Black, Brown
Display diagonal
- 14 3000 Series:35.6 cm (14")
- CR70 2M-204NL:43.9 cm (17.3")
Processor model
- 14 3000 Series:i5-4200U
- CR70 2M-204NL:i5-4200M
Processor boost frequency
- 14 3000 Series:2.6 GHz
- CR70 2M-204NL:3.1 GHz
Processor frequency
- 14 3000 Series:1.6 GHz
- CR70 2M-204NL:2.5 GHz
Processor socket
- 14 3000 Series:BGA 1168
- CR70 2M-204NL:PGA946
Bus type
- 14 3000 Series:DMI2
- CR70 2M-204NL:DMI
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- 14 3000 Series:15 W
- CR70 2M-204NL:37 W

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Comparison of 14 3000 Series, CR70 2M-204NL
176 specifications	A Dell 14 3000 Series View product	B MSI CR70 2M-204NL View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Brown
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Processor9 differ
Processor modelDiffers	i5-4200U	i5-4200M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.6 GHz	3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.6 GHz	2.5 GHz
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1168	PGA946
Bus typeDiffers	DMI2	DMI
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	15 W	37 W
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
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 GT/s
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1600 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	16 GB
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	750 GB
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD±RW	DVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MS PRO, SD, SDHC	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	750 GB
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 740M	Not available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 4400	Intel® HD Graphics 4600
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	200 MHz	400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1000 MHz	1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	12	11.1
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0xA16	0x416
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 fps
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	2
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Headphone outputsDiffers	0	1
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffers	No	Yes
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
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM87	Intel® HM86
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	102
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	QWERTY
Processor special features7 differ
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffers	Yes	No
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one	9.5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
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® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Processor ARK IDDiffers	75459	76348
Processor codeDiffers	SR170	SR1HA
Processor package sizeDiffers	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm	37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX 2.0	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers	65 Wh	4400 mAh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	90 W	65 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	EPEAT Bronze, ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2 kg	2.7 kg
WidthDiffers	346 mm	418 mm
DepthDiffers	245 mm	269.3 mm
HeightKnown for one	25 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.2 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.9 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Small Business	Unknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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