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MSI Apache Pro vs MSI S20 4M(Slider 2)-028NL

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  • 126specifications compared
  • 62differ
  • 64identical
  • 52known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Apache Pro:Laptop
    • S20 4M(Slider 2)-028NL:Hybrid (2-in-1)
  • Product colour
    • Apache Pro:Black
    • S20 4M(Slider 2)-028NL:White
  • Form factor
    • Apache Pro:Clamshell
    • S20 4M(Slider 2)-028NL:Convertible (Track Slider)
  • Display diagonal
    • Apache Pro:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • S20 4M(Slider 2)-028NL:29.5 cm (11.6")
  • Touchscreen
    • Apache Pro:No
    • S20 4M(Slider 2)-028NL:Yes
  • Processor family
    • Apache Pro:Intel® Core™ i7
    • S20 4M(Slider 2)-028NL:Intel® Pentium®
  • Processor model
    • Apache Pro:i7-4710HQ
    • S20 4M(Slider 2)-028NL:3558U
  • Processor cores
    • Apache Pro:4
    • S20 4M(Slider 2)-028NL:2

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Comparison of Apache Pro, S20 4M(Slider 2)-028NL
178 specifications
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopHybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
Form factorDiffersClamshellConvertible (Track Slider)
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")29.5 cm (11.6")
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Pentium®
Processor modelDiffersi7-4710HQ3558U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers82
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz1.7 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB2 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1364BGA 1168
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile seriesIntel Pentium 3000 series for Mobile
SteppingDiffersC0D0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs47 W15 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1610
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x44x1, 1x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
Processor generationKnown for one4th gen Intel® Core™ i7Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.5 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.25 TB128 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDSSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityDiffers256 GB128 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray DVD ComboNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDHC, SDXCMMC, SD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4600Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers400 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1000 MHz
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one1.74 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one12.0Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.3Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x416Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Keyboard2 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Keyboard number of keysDiffers10387
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpadUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features19 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.5
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers7893078945
Processor codeDiffersSR1PXSR1E8
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2
UARTKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers63
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one49 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W40 W
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg1.16 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm302.6 mm
DepthDiffers249.5 mm196.1 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19.8 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.23 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.76 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM86Unknown — not stated by the source

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