Product comparison · 2 laptops

LG Gram 14Z980-A.AP51U1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U vs MSI GL63 8RC-499

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  • 102specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 64identical
  • 60known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Gram 14Z980-A.AP51U1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U:Silver
    • GL63 8RC-499:Black
  • Market positioning
    • Gram 14Z980-A.AP51U1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U:Business
    • GL63 8RC-499:Gaming
  • Display diagonal
    • Gram 14Z980-A.AP51U1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U:35.6 cm (14")
    • GL63 8RC-499:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Touchscreen
    • Gram 14Z980-A.AP51U1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U:Yes
    • GL63 8RC-499:No
  • Panel type
    • Gram 14Z980-A.AP51U1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U:LCD
    • GL63 8RC-499:IPS
  • Processor model
    • Gram 14Z980-A.AP51U1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U:i5-8250U
    • GL63 8RC-499:i5-8300H
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Gram 14Z980-A.AP51U1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U:3.4 GHz
    • GL63 8RC-499:4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Gram 14Z980-A.AP51U1 laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U:1.6 GHz
    • GL63 8RC-499:2.3 GHz

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162 specifications
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Colour nameKnown for oneDark SilverUnknown — not stated by the source
Housing materialKnown for oneCarbon, MagnesiumUnknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningDiffersBusinessGaming
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
Panel typeDiffersLCDIPS
Second display touch technologyKnown for oneMulti-touchUnknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor13 differ
Processor modelDiffersi5-8250Ui5-8300H
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.4 GHz4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB8 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1356BGA 1440
Processor codenameDiffersKaby Lake RCoffee Lake
Bus typeDiffersOPIDMI
SteppingKnown for oneY0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W45 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one1.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downDiffers10 W35 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyDiffers0.8 GHz1.8 GHz
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
Memoryidentical
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2666 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD form factorKnown for oneM.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash)SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® UHD Graphics 620Intel® UHD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers32 GB64 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.44.5
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59170x3E9B
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
NVIDIA GameWorks VRKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio1 differ
Audio systemKnown for oneDTS Headphone: XUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerDiffers1.5 W6 W
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera HD typeKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Antenna typeKnown for one2x2Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.15.0
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 ProWindows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features2 differ
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers124967134876
Processor codeKnown for oneSR3LAUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 24 mm42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithiumLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityKnown for one72 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery voltageKnown for one7.7 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (tablet mode)Known for one17.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery weightKnown for one269.4 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightKnown for one1.01 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
WidthDiffers322.6 mm382.8 mm
DepthDiffers259.1 mm259.8 mm
HeightDiffers15.2 mm41.4 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one434.3 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one259.1 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one61 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one1.72 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Shipping (inner) case GTIN (EAN/UPC)Known for one719192625532Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source135 W
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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