Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP 650 G1 + U160 vs MSI GE60 2PL(Apache)-466RU

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  • 139specifications compared
  • 46differ
  • 93identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • 650 G1 + U160:Silver
    • GE60 2PL(Apache)-466RU:Black
  • Display resolution
    • 650 G1 + U160:1366 x 768 pixels
    • GE60 2PL(Apache)-466RU:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • 650 G1 + U160:HD
    • GE60 2PL(Apache)-466RU:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • 650 G1 + U160:Intel® Core™ i3
    • GE60 2PL(Apache)-466RU:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • 650 G1 + U160:4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • GE60 2PL(Apache)-466RU:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • 650 G1 + U160:i3-4000M
    • GE60 2PL(Apache)-466RU:i5-4210H
  • Processor frequency
    • 650 G1 + U160:2.4 GHz
    • GE60 2PL(Apache)-466RU:2.9 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • 650 G1 + U160:PGA946
    • GE60 2PL(Apache)-466RU:BGA 1364

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Comparison of 650 G1 + U160, GE60 2PL(Apache)-466RU
169 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display2 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor9 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i34th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-4000Mi5-4210H
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor socketDiffersPGA946BGA 1364
Processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ i3-4000 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs37 W47 W
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 GHz
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 850M
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1150 MHz
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDSound Blaster Cinema 2
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11gWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers52
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM87Intel® HM86
Keyboardidentical
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 8
Recovery operating systemKnown for oneWindows 8 ProUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features7 differ
Idle StatesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
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
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7510478929
Processor codeDiffersSR1HCSR1Q0
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVT-d, VT-x
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4400 mAh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.32 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers378 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers257 mm249.5 mm
Height (front)Differs2.53 cm3.23 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.9 cm3.76 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterpriseUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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