Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dynabook Satellite Pro A50-E-115 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop vs MSI GS63VR 7RF-(Stealth Pro)425MX

130specifications compared
41differ
89identical
79known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- Satellite Pro A50-E-115 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
- GS63VR 7RF-(Stealth Pro)425MX:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- Satellite Pro A50-E-115 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
- GS63VR 7RF-(Stealth Pro)425MX:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- Satellite Pro A50-E-115 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:i5-8250U
- GS63VR 7RF-(Stealth Pro)425MX:i7-7700HQ
Processor boost frequency
- Satellite Pro A50-E-115 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:3.4 GHz
- GS63VR 7RF-(Stealth Pro)425MX:3.8 GHz
Processor frequency
- Satellite Pro A50-E-115 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:1.6 GHz
- GS63VR 7RF-(Stealth Pro)425MX:2.8 GHz
System bus rate
- Satellite Pro A50-E-115 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:4 GT/s
- GS63VR 7RF-(Stealth Pro)425MX:8 GT/s
Processor socket
- Satellite Pro A50-E-115 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:BGA 1356
- GS63VR 7RF-(Stealth Pro)425MX:BGA 1440
Processor codename
- Satellite Pro A50-E-115 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Kaby Lake R
- GS63VR 7RF-(Stealth Pro)425MX:Kaby Lake

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Comparison of A50-E-115, GS63VR 7RF-(Stealth Pro)425MX
209 specifications	A Dynabook Satellite Pro A50-E-115 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop Model A50-E-115 View product	B MSI GS63VR 7RF-(Stealth Pro)425MX View product
Designidentical
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gaming
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
Panel typeKnown for one	IPS	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surface	Matt	Matt
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	8th gen Intel® Core™ i5	7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i5-8250U	i7-7700HQ
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threads	8	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.4 GHz	3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.6 GHz	2.8 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	4 GT/s	8 GT/s
Processor cache	6 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1356	BGA 1440
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor codenameDiffers	Kaby Lake R	Kaby Lake
Bus typeDiffers	OPI	DMI3
SteppingKnown for one	Y0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	15 W	45 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one	1.8 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one	25 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downDiffers	10 W	35 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	0.8 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1	1x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Core i7-7700 Mobile Series
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	16 GB
Internal memory type	DDR4-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	2400 MHz	2400 MHz
Memory form factor	SO-DIMM	SO-DIMM
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	32 GB	32 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	256 GB	1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	HDD+SSD
Number of SSDs installed	1	1
SSD capacityDiffers	256 GB	128 GB
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC	SD, SDHC, SDXC
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 sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5"
SSD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	M.2
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060
On-board graphics card familyDiffers	Intel® UHD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® UHD Graphics 620	Intel® HD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	32 GB	64 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	300 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1100 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	12.0	12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version	4.4	4.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x5917	0x591B
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 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
CUDAKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
NVIDIA GameWorks VRKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	DTS Studio Sound	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Number of microphonesKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	0.9 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	1280 x 720 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video capturing speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 fps
Optical driveidentical
CD read speedKnown for one	24x	Unknown — not stated by the source
CD write speedKnown for one	24x	Unknown — not stated by the source
CD rewrite speedKnown for one	4x	Unknown — not stated by the source
CD-R read speedKnown for one	24x	Unknown — not stated by the source
CD-R write speedKnown for one	24x	Unknown — not stated by the source
CD-RW read speedKnown for one	24x	Unknown — not stated by the source
CD-RW write speedKnown for one	4x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R read speedKnown for one	8x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R write speedKnown for one	8x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R Double Layer read speedKnown for one	6x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R Double Layer write speedKnown for one	6x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RW read speedKnown for one	8x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RW write speedKnown for one	6x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R read speedKnown for one	8x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R write speedKnown for one	8x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R Double Layer read speedKnown for one	6x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R Double Layer write speedKnown for one	6x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD+RW read speedKnown for one	8x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD+RW write speedKnown for one	8x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RAM read speedKnown for one	5x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RAM write speedKnown for one	5x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Disc types supportedKnown for one	CD-R, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD+RW DL, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM, DVD-RW, DVD-RW DL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Antenna typeKnown for one	2x2	Unknown — not stated by the source
WLAN controller modelKnown for one	Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	4.2	4.1
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	4	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performanceidentical
AccelerometerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HM175
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	102	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Island-style keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 10 Pro	Windows 10 Home
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for one	Microsoft Office	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	DTS Sound	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features2 differ
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	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)	Yes	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)	No	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version	0.00	0.00
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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	124967	97185
Processor codeKnown for one	SR3LA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers	42 x 24 mm	42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14 nm
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	3
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	2.37 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	180 W
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	HDD, Supervisor, User	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2 kg	1.8 kg
WidthDiffers	379 mm	380 mm
DepthDiffers	258 mm	249 mm
HeightDiffers	23.9 mm	17.7 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Power cord included	Yes	Yes
Toshiba Reliability GuaranteeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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