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MSI GE62 2QF-015FR Apache Pro 4K vs MSI GS30 Shadow-045

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  • 145specifications compared
  • 42differ
  • 103identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • GE62 2QF-015FR Apache Pro 4K:Black, Red
    • GS30 Shadow-045:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • GE62 2QF-015FR Apache Pro 4K:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GS30 Shadow-045:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Display resolution
    • GE62 2QF-015FR Apache Pro 4K:3840 x 2160 pixels
    • GS30 Shadow-045:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • GE62 2QF-015FR Apache Pro 4K:4K Ultra HD
    • GS30 Shadow-045:Full HD
  • Processor model
    • GE62 2QF-015FR Apache Pro 4K:i7-4720HQ
    • GS30 Shadow-045:i7-4870HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GE62 2QF-015FR Apache Pro 4K:3.6 GHz
    • GS30 Shadow-045:3.7 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GE62 2QF-015FR Apache Pro 4K:2.6 GHz
    • GS30 Shadow-045:2.5 GHz
  • Processor codename
    • GE62 2QF-015FR Apache Pro 4K:Haswell
    • GS30 Shadow-045:Crystal Well

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Comparison of GE62 2QF-015FR Apache Pro 4K, GS30 Shadow-045
174 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
Display surfaceKnown for oneMattUnknown — not stated by the source
Dual-screenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
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 TB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDSSD
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
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityDiffers256 GB128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for onemSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970MNot available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one3 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
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneSound Blaster CinemaUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,1000,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
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
HDMI versionDiffers1.4b1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
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
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
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityKnown for one60 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers150 W65 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg1.2 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm320 mm
DepthDiffers260 mm227 mm
HeightDiffers27 mm19.8 mm

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