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MSI GS30 2M(Shadow)-003AU vs NEC LaVie Note Standard NS750/AAB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop

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  • 139specifications compared
  • 54differ
  • 85identical
  • 104known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-003AU:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • LaVie Note Standard NS750/AAB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Touchscreen
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-003AU:No
    • LaVie Note Standard NS750/AAB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:Yes
  • Processor generation
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-003AU:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • LaVie Note Standard NS750/AAB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-003AU:i7-4870HQ
    • LaVie Note Standard NS750/AAB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:i7-5500U
  • Processor cores
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-003AU:4
    • LaVie Note Standard NS750/AAB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:2
  • Processor threads
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-003AU:8
    • LaVie Note Standard NS750/AAB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-003AU:3.7 GHz
    • LaVie Note Standard NS750/AAB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-003AU:2.5 GHz
    • LaVie Note Standard NS750/AAB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:2.4 GHz

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Comparison of GS30 2M(Shadow)-003AU, NS750/AAB
243 specifications
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for oneGamingUnknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
Touchscreen typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCapacitive
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
Display number of coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.78 million colours
Display surfaceKnown for oneMattUnknown — not stated by the source
Dual-screenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor18 differ
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i75th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-4870HQi7-5500U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.7 GHz3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB4 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1364BGA 1168
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4800 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-5500 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersCrystal WellBroadwell
SteppingDiffersC0F0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs47 W15 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.6 GHz
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1612
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x44x1, 2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHybrid-HDD
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Hybrid-HDD cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSD
Optical drive typeDiffersNoBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for onemSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® Iris™ Pro GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® Iris™ Pro Graphics 5200Intel® HD Graphics 5500
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB16 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz950 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.2/1211.2
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xD260x1616
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.839 GB
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3840 x 2160 pixels
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.3Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersSound Blaster Cinema 2HD
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYAMAHA
Speaker powerDiffers4 W2 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.9 MP
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
CD read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
CD write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
CD-R read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
CD-R write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
CD-RW read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
CD-RW write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10x
DVD-R read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD-R write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD-R Double Layer read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD-R Double Layer write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6x
DVD-RW read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD-RW write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6x
DVD+R read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD+R write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD+R Double Layer read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD+R Double Layer write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6x
DVD+RW read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD+RW write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6x
DVD-RAM read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5x
DVD-RAM write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5x
BD-R read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6x
BD-R write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6x
BD-R Dual Layer read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6x
BD-R Dual Layer write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6x
BD-R XL read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6x
BD-R XL write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x
BD-RE read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6x
BD-RE write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x
BD-RE Dual Layer read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6x
BD-RE Dual Layer write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x
BD-RE XL read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x
BD-RE XL write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x
BD-ROM read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6x
Disc types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBD, BD-R, BD-R DL, BD-R XL, BD-RE, BD-RE DL, BD-RE XL, BD-ROM, CD, CD-R, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD+RW DL, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM, DVD-RW
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source867 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,1000,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4bUnknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source106
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpadUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features11 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffersYesNo
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers8350485214
Processor codeDiffersSR1ZXSR23W
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm40 x 24 x 1.3 mm
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 h
Number of battery cellsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one47.36 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.2 kg2.9 kg
WidthDiffers320 mm382 mm
DepthDiffers227 mm270 mm
HeightDiffers19.8 mm29.6 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking station includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM87Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking stationidentical
Docking station connecting interfaceKnown for onePCI Express x16 (Gen 3)Unknown — 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

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