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MSI Gaming GT683-656CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M vs Samsung 7 700Z3A-S01DE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M

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  • 133specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 107identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Gaming GT683-656CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Black
    • 7 700Z3A-S01DE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • Gaming GT683-656CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 7 700Z3A-S01DE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:35.6 cm (14")
  • Display resolution
    • Gaming GT683-656CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • 7 700Z3A-S01DE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • Gaming GT683-656CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Full HD
    • 7 700Z3A-S01DE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:HD+
  • Internal memory
    • Gaming GT683-656CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:6 GB
    • 7 700Z3A-S01DE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:8 GB
  • Memory slots
    • Gaming GT683-656CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:4x SO-DIMM
    • 7 700Z3A-S01DE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2x SO-DIMM
  • Maximum internal memory
    • Gaming GT683-656CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:32 GB
    • 7 700Z3A-S01DE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:8 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • Gaming GT683-656CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:500 GB
    • 7 700Z3A-S01DE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:750 GB

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Comparison of GT683-656CS, 700Z3A-S01DE
166 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD+
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 cd/m²
Display surfaceKnown for oneMattUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers4x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB8 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source750 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, SDXC, xDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560MAMD Radeon HD 6490M
Graphics card familyDiffersNVIDIAAMD
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR5GDDR3
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one1.5 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 W
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio system full duplexKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio systemKnown for oneTHX TruStudio ProUnknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneDynaudioUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
eSATA ports quantityDiffers10
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM67 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Keyboard number of keysDiffers10386
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypadKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers98
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one150 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3.5 kg1.95 kg
WidthDiffers396 mm325.1 mm
DepthDiffers265 mm226 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23.6 mm
Width (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32.5 cm (12.8")
Depth (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22.6 cm (8.9")
Height (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.36 cm (0.93")
Height (front)Known for one3.5 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one4.6 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bag includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC/DC

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