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Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-840ES vs MSI GS30 2M-033ES Shadow

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  • 153specifications compared
  • 44differ
  • 109identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • 39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Processor model
    • i7-4720HQ
    • i7-4870HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 3.6 GHz
    • 3.7 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.6 GHz
    • 2.5 GHz
  • Processor codename
    • Haswell
    • Crystal Well
  • Internal memory
    • 8 GB
    • 16 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • 1 TB
    • 512 GB
  • Storage media
    • HDD
    • SSD

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GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-840ESView product
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GS30 2M-033ES ShadowView product
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")33.8 cm (13.3")
Processor5 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-4720HQi7-4870HQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.6 GHz3.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4800 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellCrystal Well
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB512 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers10
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1
SSD capacityKnown for one512 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for onemSATA
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPM
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 860MNot available
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® Iris™ Pro Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4600Intel® Iris™ Pro Graphics 5200
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB2 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers400 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x4160xD26
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5
Audio3 differ
Audio systemDiffersSound Blaster CinemaSound Blaster Cinema 2
Number of built-in speakersDiffers42
Speaker powerDiffers2 W4 W
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneDynaudio
Network2 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4b
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Line-inKnown for oneNo
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one103
Processor special features9 differ
Intel TSX-NIDiffersNoYes
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7893483504
Processor codeDiffersSR1Q8SR1ZX
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityDiffers49 Wh47.36 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W65 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Docking stationidentical
Docking station connecting interfaceKnown for onePCI Express x16 (Gen 3)
Docking station graphics card modelKnown for oneNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970
Docking station graphics card memoryKnown for one4 TB
Docking station graphics card memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5
Docking station built-in speakersKnown for oneYes
Docking station audio output channelsKnown for one2.1
Docking station speakers RMS powerKnown for one10 W
Docking station subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one5 W
Docking station Ethernet LANKnown for oneYes
Docking station USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one4
Docking station mini DisplayPortKnown for oneNo
Docking station headphone outKnown for oneYes
Docking station microphone inKnown for oneYes
Docking station power connectorKnown for one24-pin
Docking station power supplyKnown for one450 W
Docking station LAN controllerKnown for oneKiller Gb LAN
Docking station supported HDD sizeKnown for one3.5"
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg1.2 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm320 mm
DepthDiffers249.5 mm227 mm
HeightKnown for one19.8 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.23 cm
Height (rear)Known for one3.76 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Docking station includedKnown for oneYes
Cables includedKnown for oneAC

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