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MSI GS30 2M(Shadow)-034PL vs MSI GS70 2QE-409XPL Stealth Pro

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  • 165specifications compared
  • 39differ
  • 126identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-034PL:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • GS70 2QE-409XPL Stealth Pro:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor model
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-034PL:i7-4870HQ
    • GS70 2QE-409XPL Stealth Pro:i7-4720HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-034PL:3.7 GHz
    • GS70 2QE-409XPL Stealth Pro:3.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-034PL:2.5 GHz
    • GS70 2QE-409XPL Stealth Pro:2.6 GHz
  • Processor codename
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-034PL:Crystal Well
    • GS70 2QE-409XPL Stealth Pro:Haswell
  • Total storage capacity
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-034PL:256 GB
    • GS70 2QE-409XPL Stealth Pro:1.12 TB
  • Storage media
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-034PL:SSD
    • GS70 2QE-409XPL Stealth Pro:HDD+SSD
  • SSD capacity
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-034PL:256 GB
    • GS70 2QE-409XPL Stealth Pro:128 GB

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Comparison of GS30 2M(Shadow)-034PL, GS70 2QE-409XPL Stealth Pro
201 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
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
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD+SSD
SSD capacityDiffers256 GB128 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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
Graphics6 differ
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 cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
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
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

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