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LG U series 15U530-KT5DK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop vs MSI GE70 2PC(Apache)-013US

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  • 137specifications compared
  • 51differ
  • 86identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • U series 15U530-KT5DK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:Silver
    • GE70 2PC(Apache)-013US:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • U series 15U530-KT5DK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GE70 2PC(Apache)-013US:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • U series 15U530-KT5DK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • GE70 2PC(Apache)-013US:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • U series 15U530-KT5DK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:HD
    • GE70 2PC(Apache)-013US:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • U series 15U530-KT5DK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • GE70 2PC(Apache)-013US:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • U series 15U530-KT5DK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • GE70 2PC(Apache)-013US:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • U series 15U530-KT5DK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:i5-4200U
    • GE70 2PC(Apache)-013US:i7-4700HQ
  • Processor cores
    • U series 15U530-KT5DK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:2
    • GE70 2PC(Apache)-013US:4

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173 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-4200Ui7-4700HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1364
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W47 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Memoryidentical
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers878 GB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB1 TB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATA IIISATA
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 720MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 850M
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics 4600
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers1211.2/12
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xA160x416
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDSound Blaster Cinema
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Speaker powerKnown for one1.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for one867 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpad + Scroll zoneTouchpad
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysDiffers99103
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Trial softwareKnown for oneMcAfee Internet Security, Microsoft OfficeUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features7 differ
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers7545975116
Processor codeDiffersSR170SR15E
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source49 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W120 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.95 kg3 kg
WidthDiffers366 mm418 mm
DepthDiffers247 mm269 mm
HeightDiffers20.9 mm39 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM86

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