Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP ENVY 17-j101ea Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop vs MSI GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1408CZ

145specifications compared
41differ
104identical
28known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- ENVY 17-j101ea Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop:Silver
- GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1408CZ:Black
Processor family
- ENVY 17-j101ea Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
- GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1408CZ:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- ENVY 17-j101ea Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
- GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1408CZ:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- ENVY 17-j101ea Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop:i5-4200M
- GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1408CZ:i7-4800MQ
Processor cores
- ENVY 17-j101ea Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop:2
- GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1408CZ:4
Processor threads
- ENVY 17-j101ea Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop:4
- GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1408CZ:8
Processor boost frequency
- ENVY 17-j101ea Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop:3.1 GHz
- GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1408CZ:3.7 GHz
Processor frequency
- ENVY 17-j101ea Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop:2.5 GHz
- GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1408CZ:2.7 GHz

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Comparison of 17-j101ea, GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1408CZ
173 specifications	A HP ENVY 17-j101ea Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200M Laptop Model 17-j101ea View product	B MSI GT70 2PC(Dominator)-1408CZ View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Silver	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gaming
Intel® vPro™ Platform EligibilityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for one	China	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	43.9 cm (17.3")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Matt
Processor11 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	i5-4200M	i7-4800MQ
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.1 GHz	3.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.5 GHz	2.7 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	PGA946	PGA946
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-4200 Mobile series	Intel Core i7-4800 Mobile series
Processor codename	Haswell	Haswell
Bus typeDiffers	DMI	DMI2
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	C0	C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	37 W	47 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
System bus rateKnown for one	5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory form factor	SO-DIMM	SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	2 x 4 GB	1 x 8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers	2x SO-DIMM	4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity	1 TB	1 TB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	1 TB	1 TB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedDiffers	5400 RPM	7200 RPM
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Total HDDs capacityKnown for one	1 TB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 750M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 870M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers	2 GB	3 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffers	GDDR3	GDDR5
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 4600	Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	1.74 GB	1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	400 MHz	400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1150 MHz	1300 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	11.1	11.1
On-board graphics card ID	0x416	0x416
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffers	Beats Audio	Sound Blaster Cinema
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	4	2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dynaudio
Built-in subwoofer	Yes	Yes
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
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
Optical driveidentical
LightScribe	No	No
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	4	3
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsDiffers	0	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® HM87	Intel® HM87
AccelerometerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Touchpad
Keyboard backlit	Yes	Yes
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Island-style keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 8.1	Windows 8.1
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
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 StateDiffers	No	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 Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI version	0.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
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® 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® 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® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	76348	75128
Processor codeDiffers	SR1HA	SR15L
Processor package size	37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm	37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 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
Battery1 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	9
Battery capacityKnown for one	62 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	120 W	180 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Password protection typeKnown for one	Power on	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.8 kg	3.9 kg
WidthDiffers	416 mm	428 mm
DepthDiffers	274.4 mm	288 mm
HeightDiffers	30.6 mm	55 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source

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