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MSI GE62 2QE(Apache)-058ES vs MSI GS30 2M-035ES Shadow

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  • 157specifications compared
  • 42differ
  • 115identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • GE62 2QE(Apache)-058ES:Black, Red
    • GS30 2M-035ES Shadow:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • GE62 2QE(Apache)-058ES:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GS30 2M-035ES Shadow:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Processor model
    • GE62 2QE(Apache)-058ES:i7-4720HQ
    • GS30 2M-035ES Shadow:i7-4870HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GE62 2QE(Apache)-058ES:3.6 GHz
    • GS30 2M-035ES Shadow:3.7 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GE62 2QE(Apache)-058ES:2.6 GHz
    • GS30 2M-035ES Shadow:2.5 GHz
  • Processor codename
    • GE62 2QE(Apache)-058ES:Haswell
    • GS30 2M-035ES Shadow:Crystal Well
  • Total storage capacity
    • GE62 2QE(Apache)-058ES:1.12 TB
    • GS30 2M-035ES Shadow:256 GB
  • Storage media
    • GE62 2QE(Apache)-058ES:HDD+SSD
    • GS30 2M-035ES Shadow:SSD

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Comparison of GE62 2QE(Apache)-058ES, GS30 2M-035ES Shadow
172 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, RedBlack
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
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.12 TB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDSSD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers10
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
SSD capacityDiffers128 GB256 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 965MNot available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSound Blaster CinemaSound Blaster Cinema 2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneDynaudioUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 W
Networkidentical
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-inDiffersYesNo
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
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
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
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
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg1.2 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm320 mm
DepthDiffers260 mm227 mm
HeightDiffers27 mm19.8 mm

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