Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI GS30 2M(Shadow)-011XFR vs MSI GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro)-231BE

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  • 155specifications compared
  • 41differ
  • 114identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-011XFR:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro)-231BE:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor model
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-011XFR:i7-4870HQ
    • GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro)-231BE:i7-4720HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-011XFR:3.7 GHz
    • GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro)-231BE:3.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-011XFR:2.5 GHz
    • GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro)-231BE:2.6 GHz
  • Processor codename
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-011XFR:Crystal Well
    • GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro)-231BE:Haswell
  • Internal memory
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-011XFR:8 GB
    • GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro)-231BE:16 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-011XFR:256 GB
    • GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro)-231BE:1.12 TB
  • Storage media
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-011XFR:SSD
    • GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro)-231BE:HDD+SSD

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Comparison of GS30 2M(Shadow)-011XFR, GS60 2QE(Ghost Pro)-231BE
186 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
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
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers01
Number of SSDs installedDiffers21
SSD interfaceKnown for onemSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Audio2 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Speaker powerDiffers4 W2 W
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolutionDiffers1280 x 720 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Networkidentical
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
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-inKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 8.1
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
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
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityDiffers47.36 Wh52 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W150 W
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
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.2 kg1.9 kg
WidthDiffers320 mm390 mm
DepthDiffers227 mm266 mm
HeightDiffers19.8 mm19.9 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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