Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI GE62 2QE(Apache)-023ES vs MSI GS30 Shadow-045

146specifications compared
39differ
107identical
26known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- GE62 2QE(Apache)-023ES:Black, Red
- GS30 Shadow-045:Black
Display diagonal
- GE62 2QE(Apache)-023ES:39.6 cm (15.6")
- GS30 Shadow-045:33.8 cm (13.3")
Processor model
- GE62 2QE(Apache)-023ES:i7-4720HQ
- GS30 Shadow-045:i7-4870HQ
Processor boost frequency
- GE62 2QE(Apache)-023ES:3.6 GHz
- GS30 Shadow-045:3.7 GHz
Processor frequency
- GE62 2QE(Apache)-023ES:2.6 GHz
- GS30 Shadow-045:2.5 GHz
Processor codename
- GE62 2QE(Apache)-023ES:Haswell
- GS30 Shadow-045:Crystal Well
Internal memory
- GE62 2QE(Apache)-023ES:8 GB
- GS30 Shadow-045:16 GB
Total storage capacity
- GE62 2QE(Apache)-023ES:1.12 TB
- GS30 Shadow-045:256 GB

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Comparison of GE62 2QE(Apache)-023ES, GS30 Shadow-045
172 specifications	A MSI GE62 2QE(Apache)-023ES View product	B MSI GS30 Shadow-045 View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Red	Black
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Display surfaceKnown for one	Matt	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor5 differ
Processor modelDiffers	i7-4720HQ	i7-4870HQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.6 GHz	3.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.6 GHz	2.5 GHz
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-4700 Mobile series	Intel Core i7-4800 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffers	Haswell	Crystal Well
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1.12 TB	256 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD+SSD	SSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	1 TB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedDiffers	1	2
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	No
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 965M	Not available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR5	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® Iris™ Pro Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 4600	Intel® Iris™ Pro Graphics 5200
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	1.74 GB	2 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	400 MHz	200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x416	0xD26
Audio1 differ
Audio systemKnown for one	Sound Blaster Cinema	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Dynaudio	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerDiffers	2 W	4 W
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	3	2
HDMI versionDiffers	1.4b	1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Processor special features9 differ
Intel TSX-NIDiffers	No	Yes
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers	0.00	1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for one	VT-d, VT-x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	78934	83504
Processor codeDiffers	SR1Q8	SR1ZX
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm	37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	Yes	No
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	4
Battery capacityKnown for one	60 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	150 W	65 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 V
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.4 kg	1.2 kg
WidthDiffers	383 mm	320 mm
DepthDiffers	260 mm	227 mm
HeightDiffers	27 mm	19.8 mm

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