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MSI GS30 2M-033ES Shadow vs MSI GS70 2QE(Stealth Pro)-450

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  • 157specifications compared
  • 40differ
  • 117identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • GS30 2M-033ES Shadow:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • GS70 2QE(Stealth Pro)-450:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor model
    • GS30 2M-033ES Shadow:i7-4870HQ
    • GS70 2QE(Stealth Pro)-450:i7-4720HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GS30 2M-033ES Shadow:3.7 GHz
    • GS70 2QE(Stealth Pro)-450:3.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GS30 2M-033ES Shadow:2.5 GHz
    • GS70 2QE(Stealth Pro)-450:2.6 GHz
  • Processor codename
    • GS30 2M-033ES Shadow:Crystal Well
    • GS70 2QE(Stealth Pro)-450:Haswell
  • Total storage capacity
    • GS30 2M-033ES Shadow:512 GB
    • GS70 2QE(Stealth Pro)-450:1.12 TB
  • Storage media
    • GS30 2M-033ES Shadow:SSD
    • GS70 2QE(Stealth Pro)-450:HDD+SSD
  • Number of HDDs installed
    • GS30 2M-033ES Shadow:0
    • GS70 2QE(Stealth Pro)-450:1

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Comparison of GS30 2M-033ES Shadow, GS70 2QE(Stealth Pro)-450
199 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")43.9 cm (17.3")
Dual-screenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor5 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-4870HQi7-4720HQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.7 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4800 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersCrystal WellHaswell
Memoryidentical
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 8 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers512 GB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers01
SSD capacityDiffers512 GB128 GB
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® Iris™ Pro GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® Iris™ Pro Graphics 5200Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xD260x416
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Speaker powerKnown for one4 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolutionDiffers1280 x 720 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Networkidentical
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-inDiffersNoYes
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Processor special features9 differ
Intel TSX-NIDiffersYesNo
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers8350478934
Processor codeDiffersSR1ZXSR1Q8
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityDiffers47.36 Wh60 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W150 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Docking stationidentical
Docking station connecting interfaceKnown for onePCI Express x16 (Gen 3)Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station graphics card modelKnown for oneNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station graphics card memoryKnown for one4 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking station graphics card memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station built-in speakersKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking station audio output channelsKnown for one2.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station speakers RMS powerKnown for one10 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking station subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking station Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking station USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station mini DisplayPortKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking station headphone outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking station microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking station power connectorKnown for one24-pinUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking station power supplyKnown for one450 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking station LAN controllerKnown for oneKiller Gb LANUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking station supported HDD sizeKnown for one3.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.2 kg2.66 kg
WidthDiffers320 mm418.5 mm
DepthDiffers227 mm287 mm
HeightDiffers19.8 mm21.8 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Docking station includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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