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MSI Gaming GT683-656CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M vs Samsung RV RV520-S06DE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M Laptop

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  • 136specifications compared
  • 27differ
  • 109identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Gaming GT683-656CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Black
    • RV RV520-S06DE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M Laptop:Silver
  • Display resolution
    • Gaming GT683-656CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • RV RV520-S06DE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • Gaming GT683-656CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Full HD
    • RV RV520-S06DE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M Laptop:HD
  • Internal memory
    • Gaming GT683-656CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:6 GB
    • RV RV520-S06DE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M Laptop:4 GB
  • Memory slots
    • Gaming GT683-656CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:4x SO-DIMM
    • RV RV520-S06DE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M Laptop:2x SO-DIMM
  • Maximum internal memory
    • Gaming GT683-656CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:32 GB
    • RV RV520-S06DE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M Laptop:8 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • Gaming GT683-656CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:500 GB
    • RV RV520-S06DE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M Laptop:750 GB
  • Optical drive type
    • Gaming GT683-656CS laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:DVD Super Multi
    • RV RV520-S06DE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M Laptop:DVD Super Multi DL

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Comparison of GT683-656CS, RV520-S06DE
180 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceClamshell
Display2 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display surfaceKnown for oneMattUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers4x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
Storage mediaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source750 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, SDXC, xDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR5GDDR3
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one1.5 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersTHX TruStudio ProHD
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
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneDynaudioUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one3.0+HSUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
eSATA ports quantityDiffers10
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
TV-outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM67 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Keyboard number of keysDiffers103101
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers96
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.5 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers150 W60 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD
HDD user passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers3.5 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers396 mm381.6 mm
DepthDiffers265 mm256.2 mm
Height (front)Differs3.5 cm3.19 cm
Height (rear)Differs4.6 cm3.49 cm
Width (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source38.1 cm (15")
Depth (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25.4 cm (10")
Height (front) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.18 cm (1.25")
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.48 cm (1.37")
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Mouse includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bag includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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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