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MSI GE62 2QE(Apache)-032BE vs MSI GS30 2M(Shadow)-019BE

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  • 155specifications compared
  • 42differ
  • 113identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • GE62 2QE(Apache)-032BE:Black, Red
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-019BE:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • GE62 2QE(Apache)-032BE:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-019BE:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Display resolution
    • GE62 2QE(Apache)-032BE:3840 x 2160 pixels
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-019BE:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • GE62 2QE(Apache)-032BE:4K Ultra HD
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-019BE:Full HD
  • Processor model
    • GE62 2QE(Apache)-032BE:i7-4720HQ
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-019BE:i7-4870HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GE62 2QE(Apache)-032BE:3.6 GHz
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-019BE:3.7 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GE62 2QE(Apache)-032BE:2.6 GHz
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-019BE:2.5 GHz
  • Processor codename
    • GE62 2QE(Apache)-032BE:Haswell
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-019BE:Crystal Well

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Comparison of GE62 2QE(Apache)-032BE, GS30 2M(Shadow)-019BE
190 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, RedBlack
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers3840 x 2160 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffers4K Ultra HDFull HD
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
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.25 TB512 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDSSD
Number of SSDs installedDiffers12
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 965MNot 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 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — 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
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneDynaudioUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.14.0
Ports & interfaces3 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 portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
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
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityDiffers60 Wh47.36 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers150 W65 W
Docking stationidentical
Docking station graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980
Docking station graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
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 HDMI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking station DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking station Dual Link DVIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking station DisplayPortKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC

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