Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI GS30 2M(Shadow)-024XFR vs MSI GS70 2QD-412UK Stealth Red Edition

155specifications compared
22differ
133identical
33known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- GS30 2M(Shadow)-024XFR:Black
- GS70 2QD-412UK Stealth Red Edition:Red
Display diagonal
- GS30 2M(Shadow)-024XFR:33.8 cm (13.3")
- GS70 2QD-412UK Stealth Red Edition:43.9 cm (17.3")
Total storage capacity
- GS30 2M(Shadow)-024XFR:128 GB
- GS70 2QD-412UK Stealth Red Edition:1.12 TB
Storage media
- GS30 2M(Shadow)-024XFR:SSD
- GS70 2QD-412UK Stealth Red Edition:HDD+SSD
Discrete graphics card
- GS30 2M(Shadow)-024XFR:No
- GS70 2QD-412UK Stealth Red Edition:Yes
Discrete graphics card model
- GS30 2M(Shadow)-024XFR:Not available
- GS70 2QD-412UK Stealth Red Edition:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 965M
Number of built-in speakers
- GS30 2M(Shadow)-024XFR:2
- GS70 2QD-412UK Stealth Red Edition:4
Front camera resolution
- GS30 2M(Shadow)-024XFR:1280 x 720 pixels
- GS70 2QD-412UK Stealth Red Edition:1920 x 1080 pixels

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Comparison of GS30 2M(Shadow)-024XFR, GS70 2QD-412UK Stealth Red Edition
188 specifications	A MSI GS30 2M(Shadow)-024XFR View product	B MSI GS70 2QD-412UK Stealth Red Edition View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Red
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	33.8 cm (13.3")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	128 GB	1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	HDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
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
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 965M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 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
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,1000,100 Mbit/s
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
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	FreeDOS	Windows 8.1
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for one	VT-d, VT-x	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 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
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source

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