Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI PS42 8RC-069XES vs MSI PS63 8M-071ES Modern

129specifications compared
26differ
103identical
12known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- PS42 8RC-069XES:Silver
- PS63 8M-071ES Modern:Grey
Display diagonal
- PS42 8RC-069XES:35.6 cm (14")
- PS63 8M-071ES Modern:39.6 cm (15.6")
Processor model
- PS42 8RC-069XES:i7-8550U
- PS63 8M-071ES Modern:i7-8565U
Processor boost frequency
- PS42 8RC-069XES:4 GHz
- PS63 8M-071ES Modern:4.6 GHz
Processor socket
- PS42 8RC-069XES:BGA 1356
- PS63 8M-071ES Modern:BGA 1528
Processor codename
- PS42 8RC-069XES:Kaby Lake R
- PS63 8M-071ES Modern:Whiskey Lake
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes
- PS42 8RC-069XES:12
- PS63 8M-071ES Modern:16
PCI Express configurations
- PS42 8RC-069XES:1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
- PS63 8M-071ES Modern:1x4, 2x2

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Comparison of PS42 8RC-069XES, PS63 8M-071ES Modern
141 specifications	A MSI PS42 8RC-069XES View product	B MSI PS63 8M-071ES Modern View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Silver	Grey
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Processor6 differ
Processor modelDiffers	i7-8550U	i7-8565U
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	4 GHz	4.6 GHz
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1356	BGA 1528
Processor codenameDiffers	Kaby Lake R	Whiskey Lake
SteppingKnown for one	Y0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1	1x4, 2x2
Processor cache typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Smart Cache
Memory2 differ
Memory slotsDiffers	1x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	32 GB
Storageidentical
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MicroSD (TransFlash)
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 Max-Q	Not available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR5	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® UHD Graphics 620	Intel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers	4.4	4.5
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x5917	0x3EA0
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cameraidentical
Video capturing speedKnown for one	30 fps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Antenna typeDiffers	1x1	2x2
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	5.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	FreeDOS	Windows 10 Pro
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	122589	149091
Processor package sizeDiffers	42 x 24 mm	46x24 mm
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers	50 Wh	82 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	90 W	65 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	1.19 kg	1.6 kg
WidthDiffers	322 mm	356.8 mm
DepthDiffers	222 mm	233.7 mm

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