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MSI GE60 2PL-420XES Apache vs NEC LaVie Z LZ550/TSB Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop

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  • 123specifications compared
  • 45differ
  • 78identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • GE60 2PL-420XES Apache:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • LaVie Z LZ550/TSB Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Display resolution
    • GE60 2PL-420XES Apache:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • LaVie Z LZ550/TSB Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:2560 x 1440 pixels
  • HD type
    • GE60 2PL-420XES Apache:Full HD
    • LaVie Z LZ550/TSB Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:Quad HD
  • Processor model
    • GE60 2PL-420XES Apache:i5-4210H
    • LaVie Z LZ550/TSB Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:i5-4210U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GE60 2PL-420XES Apache:3.5 GHz
    • LaVie Z LZ550/TSB Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:2.7 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GE60 2PL-420XES Apache:2.9 GHz
    • LaVie Z LZ550/TSB Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:1.7 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • GE60 2PL-420XES Apache:BGA 1364
    • LaVie Z LZ550/TSB Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:BGA 1168
  • Stepping
    • GE60 2PL-420XES Apache:C0
    • LaVie Z LZ550/TSB Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:D0

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Comparison of GE60 2PL-420XES Apache, LZ550/TSB
171 specifications
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels2560 x 1440 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
HD typeDiffersFull HDQuad HD
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor9 differ
Processor modelDiffersi5-4210Hi5-4210U
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz1.7 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1364BGA 1168
SteppingDiffersC0D0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs47 W15 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1612
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x44x1, 2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
Memoryidentical
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB128 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 850MNot available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4600Intel® HD Graphics 4400
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers400 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.112
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x4160xA16
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.792 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneCreative Sound Blaster Cinema 2Unknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneDynaudioUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsDiffers10
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpadUnknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features9 differ
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersNoYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)DiffersVT-d, VT-xVT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers7892981016
Processor codeDiffersSR1Q0SR1EF
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Active Management Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.5
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.5
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
UARTKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one4400 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one120 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg795 g
WidthDiffers383 mm319 mm
DepthDiffers249.5 mm217 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
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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