Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI GS30 2M(Shadow)-010RU vs MSI GS70 Stealth Pro-072

158specifications compared
41differ
117identical
31known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- GS30 2M(Shadow)-010RU:Black
- GS70 Stealth Pro-072:Red
Display diagonal
- GS30 2M(Shadow)-010RU:33.8 cm (13.3")
- GS70 Stealth Pro-072:43.9 cm (17.3")
Processor model
- GS30 2M(Shadow)-010RU:i7-4870HQ
- GS70 Stealth Pro-072:i7-4710HQ
Processor boost frequency
- GS30 2M(Shadow)-010RU:3.7 GHz
- GS70 Stealth Pro-072:3.5 GHz
Processor cache type
- GS30 2M(Shadow)-010RU:L3
- GS70 Stealth Pro-072:Smart Cache
Processor codename
- GS30 2M(Shadow)-010RU:Crystal Well
- GS70 Stealth Pro-072:Haswell
Total storage capacity
- GS30 2M(Shadow)-010RU:256 GB
- GS70 Stealth Pro-072:1.51 TB
Storage media
- GS30 2M(Shadow)-010RU:SSD
- GS70 Stealth Pro-072:HDD+SSD

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Comparison of GS30 2M(Shadow)-010RU, GS70 Stealth Pro-072
189 specifications	A MSI GS30 2M(Shadow)-010RU View product	B MSI GS70 Stealth Pro-072 View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Red
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	33.8 cm (13.3")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Processor5 differ
Processor modelDiffers	i7-4870HQ	i7-4710HQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.7 GHz	3.5 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffers	L3	Smart Cache
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-4800 Mobile series	Intel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffers	Crystal Well	Haswell
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	256 GB	1.51 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	HDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers	0	1
SSD capacityDiffers	128 GB	256 GB
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7200 RPM
Graphics8 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M
On-board graphics card familyDiffers	Intel® Iris™ Pro Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® Iris™ Pro Graphics 5200	Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	2 GB	1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	200 MHz	400 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	11.2/12	12.0
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0xD26	0x416
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR5
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	2	4
Speaker powerKnown for one	4 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolutionDiffers	1280 x 720 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Networkidentical
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-inDiffers	No	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	Yes	No
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Processor special features8 differ
Intel TSX-NIDiffers	Yes	No
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers	1.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	No	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	83504	78930
Processor codeDiffers	SR1ZX	SR1PX
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm	37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	No	Yes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	6
Battery capacityDiffers	47.36 Wh	60 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	150 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Docking stationidentical
Docking station connecting interfaceKnown for one	PCI Express x16 (Gen 3)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station graphics card modelKnown for one	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station graphics card memoryKnown for one	4 TB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station built-in speakersKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station audio output channelsKnown for one	2.1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station speakers RMS powerKnown for one	10 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station Ethernet LANKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station mini DisplayPortKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station headphone outKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station power connectorKnown for one	24-pin	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station power supplyKnown for one	450 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station LAN controllerKnown for one	Killer Gb LAN	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station supported HDD sizeKnown for one	3.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.2 kg	2.66 kg
WidthDiffers	320 mm	418.5 mm
DepthDiffers	227 mm	287 mm
HeightDiffers	19.8 mm	21.8 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Docking station includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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