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MSI GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-285RU vs MSI GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro)-229NE

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  • 155specifications compared
  • 27differ
  • 128identical
  • 13known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-285RU:i7-4710HQ
    • GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro)-229NE:i7-4720HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-285RU:3.5 GHz
    • GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro)-229NE:3.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-285RU:2.5 GHz
    • GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro)-229NE:2.6 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-285RU:Smart Cache
    • GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro)-229NE:L3
  • Internal memory
    • GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-285RU:8 GB
    • GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro)-229NE:16 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-285RU:1 TB
    • GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro)-229NE:1.12 TB
  • Storage media
    • GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-285RU:HDD
    • GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro)-229NE:HDD+SSD
  • Optical drive type
    • GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-285RU:DVD Super Multi
    • GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro)-229NE:No

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Comparison of GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-285RU, GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro)-229NE
168 specifications
Processor4 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-4710HQi7-4720HQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcemSATA
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 860MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB3 GB
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers12.011.2/12
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSound Blaster CinemaSound Blaster Cinema 2
Speaker powerKnown for one2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolutionDiffers1280 x 720 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4b
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one103Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers7893078934
Processor codeDiffersSR1PXSR1Q8
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacityDiffers49 Wh52 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W150 W
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 kg1.96 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm390 mm
DepthDiffers249.5 mm266 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19.9 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

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