Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP x360 15-u231nd vs MSI CX61 2PF-1403MY

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  • 131specifications compared
  • 54differ
  • 77identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • x360 15-u231nd:Silver
    • CX61 2PF-1403MY:Black, Brown
  • Form factor
    • x360 15-u231nd:Convertible (Folder)
    • CX61 2PF-1403MY:Clamshell
  • Display resolution
    • x360 15-u231nd:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • CX61 2PF-1403MY:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • x360 15-u231nd:Yes
    • CX61 2PF-1403MY:No
  • HD type
    • x360 15-u231nd:Full HD
    • CX61 2PF-1403MY:HD
  • Processor generation
    • x360 15-u231nd:5th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • CX61 2PF-1403MY:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • x360 15-u231nd:i5-5200U
    • CX61 2PF-1403MY:i5-4210M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • x360 15-u231nd:2.7 GHz
    • CX61 2PF-1403MY:3.2 GHz

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Comparison of x360 15-u231nd, CX61 2PF-1403MY
174 specifications
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack, Brown
Form factorDiffersConvertible (Folder)Clamshell
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Display3 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor16 differ
Processor generationDiffers5th gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-5200Ui5-4210M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168PGA946
Processor lithographyDiffers14 nm22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ i5-5200 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersBroadwellHaswell
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI
SteppingDiffersF0C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W37 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one7.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers4x1, 2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB750 GB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneM.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source750 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Graphics8 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® 840M
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 5500Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers16 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs900 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.211.1
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x16160x416
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 systemDiffersBeats AudioSRS PC Sound
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
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Performanceidentical
AccelerometerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
GyroscopeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM86
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source102
Softwareidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneAdobe® Shockwave® Player; Booking.com; CyberLink MediaEspresso; CyberLink Media Suite; CyberLink PowerBackup; Evernote; Foxit PhantomPDF Express; Fresh Paint; Ludo; Mahjong; Netflix; Skype; Solitaire; TripAdvisor; 7-ZipUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features11 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers8521281012
Processor codeDiffersSR23YSR1L4
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.3 mm37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVT-x
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers36
Battery capacityKnown for one43.5 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W90 W
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers383.7 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers258.5 mm249.5 mm
HeightKnown for one23.6 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.23 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.76 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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