Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI GE62-2QEWi78H11 (Apache) vs MSI GS30-2MD16SR2 Shadow

161specifications compared
43differ
118identical
30known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- GE62-2QEWi78H11 (Apache):Black, Red
- GS30-2MD16SR2 Shadow:Black
Display diagonal
- GE62-2QEWi78H11 (Apache):39.6 cm (15.6")
- GS30-2MD16SR2 Shadow:33.8 cm (13.3")
Processor model
- GE62-2QEWi78H11 (Apache):i7-4720HQ
- GS30-2MD16SR2 Shadow:i7-4870HQ
Processor boost frequency
- GE62-2QEWi78H11 (Apache):3.6 GHz
- GS30-2MD16SR2 Shadow:3.7 GHz
Processor frequency
- GE62-2QEWi78H11 (Apache):2.6 GHz
- GS30-2MD16SR2 Shadow:2.5 GHz
Processor codename
- GE62-2QEWi78H11 (Apache):Haswell
- GS30-2MD16SR2 Shadow:Crystal Well
Internal memory
- GE62-2QEWi78H11 (Apache):8 GB
- GS30-2MD16SR2 Shadow:16 GB
Total storage capacity
- GE62-2QEWi78H11 (Apache):1.12 TB
- GS30-2MD16SR2 Shadow:256 GB

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Comparison of GE62-2QEWi78H11 (Apache), GS30-2MD16SR2 Shadow
191 specifications	A MSI GE62-2QEWi78H11 (Apache)View product	B MSI GS30-2MD16SR2 Shadow View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Red	Black
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	33.8 cm (13.3")
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 SSDs installedDiffers	1	2
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	No
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
HDD speedKnown for one	7200 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 965M	Not available
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
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
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	Sound Blaster Cinema	Sound Blaster Cinema 2
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 W
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Dynaudio	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	3	2
S/PDIF out portDiffers	Yes	No
Line-inDiffers	Yes	No
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
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
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	4
Battery capacityDiffers	60 Wh	47.36 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	150 W	65 W
Docking stationidentical
Docking station connecting interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PCI Express x16 (Gen 3)
Docking station built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Docking station audio output channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.1
Docking station speakers RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 W
Docking station subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 W
Docking station Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Docking station USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Docking station mini DisplayPortKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Docking station headphone outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Docking station microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Docking station power connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24-pin
Docking station power supplyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	450 W
Docking station LAN controllerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Killer Gb LAN
Docking station supported HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5"
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
Height (front)Known for one	2.7 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	2.9 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Docking station includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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