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MSI GE62 2QD(Apache)-022ES vs MSI GS30 2M(Shadow)-084TR

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  • 157specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 132identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • GE62 2QD(Apache)-022ES:Black, Red
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-084TR:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • GE62 2QD(Apache)-022ES:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-084TR:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Total storage capacity
    • GE62 2QD(Apache)-022ES:1.12 TB
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-084TR:512 GB
  • Storage media
    • GE62 2QD(Apache)-022ES:HDD+SSD
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-084TR:SSD
  • Number of HDDs installed
    • GE62 2QD(Apache)-022ES:1
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-084TR:0
  • Number of SSDs installed
    • GE62 2QD(Apache)-022ES:1
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-084TR:2
  • SSD capacity
    • GE62 2QD(Apache)-022ES:128 GB
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-084TR:256 GB
  • Optical drive type
    • GE62 2QD(Apache)-022ES:DVD Super Multi
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-084TR:No

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Comparison of GE62 2QD(Apache)-022ES, GS30 2M(Shadow)-084TR
189 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, RedBlack
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")33.8 cm (13.3")
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.12 TB512 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDSSD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers10
Number of SSDs installedDiffers12
SSD capacityDiffers128 GB256 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
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
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960MNot available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSound Blaster CinemaSound Blaster Cinema 2
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 W
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneDynaudioUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Line-inDiffersYesNo
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityDiffers60 Wh47.36 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers150 W65 W
Docking stationidentical
Docking station connecting interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCI Express x16 (Gen 3)
Docking station graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970
Docking station graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 TB
Docking station graphics card memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
Docking station built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking station audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1
Docking station speakers RMS powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 W
Docking station subwoofer RMS powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 W
Docking station Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking station USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Docking station mini DisplayPortKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Docking station headphone outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking station microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking station power connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24-pin
Docking station power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source450 W
Docking station LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKiller Gb LAN
Docking station supported HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5"
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg1.2 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm320 mm
DepthDiffers260 mm227 mm
HeightDiffers27 mm19.8 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Docking station includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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