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HP 4730s + AP355ET vs MSI X-Slim Series X460DX-228NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M

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  • 125specifications compared
  • 37differ
  • 88identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • 4730s + AP355ET:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • X-Slim Series X460DX-228NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:35.6 cm (14")
  • Display resolution
    • 4730s + AP355ET:1600 x 900 pixels
    • X-Slim Series X460DX-228NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Processor family
    • 4730s + AP355ET:Intel® Core™ i3
    • X-Slim Series X460DX-228NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • 4730s + AP355ET:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • X-Slim Series X460DX-228NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • 4730s + AP355ET:i3-2330M
    • X-Slim Series X460DX-228NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
  • Processor frequency
    • 4730s + AP355ET:2.2 GHz
    • X-Slim Series X460DX-228NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • 4730s + AP355ET:L3
    • X-Slim Series X460DX-228NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Smart Cache
  • Processor socket
    • 4730s + AP355ET:BGA 1023
    • X-Slim Series X460DX-228NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Socket 988

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Comparison of 4730s + AP355ET, X460DX-228NL
160 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceClamshell
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
HD typeKnown for oneHD+Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor10 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i32nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-2330Mi5-2430M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023Socket 988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
TjunctionDiffers85C ; 100C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2224
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB640 GB
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source640 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATA IISATA
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers0.512 GB2 GB
Graphics card familyDiffersAMDIntel, NVIDIA
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1200 MHz
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSRS Premium SoundTHX
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Networkidentical
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit LAN, WLAN
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi, Bluetooth
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers31
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
SmartCard slotDiffersYesNo
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source87
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5343453450
Processor codeDiffersSR04JSR04W
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5900 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one6 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.92 kg2 kg
WidthDiffers414 mm339 mm
DepthDiffers279 mm239.4 mm
HeightDiffers29 mm22.3 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterpriseUnknown — not stated by the source

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