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MSI S12 3M-042BE vs MSI S12T 3M-037NL

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  • 98specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 86identical
  • 8known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • S12 3M-042BE:Black, White
    • S12T 3M-037NL:White, Black
  • Processor family
    • S12 3M-042BE:AMD E
    • S12T 3M-037NL:AMD A4
  • Processor model
    • S12 3M-042BE:E1-2100
    • S12T 3M-037NL:A4-5000
  • Processor cores
    • S12 3M-042BE:2
    • S12T 3M-037NL:4
  • Processor threads
    • S12 3M-042BE:2
    • S12T 3M-037NL:4
  • Processor frequency
    • S12 3M-042BE:1 GHz
    • S12T 3M-037NL:1.5 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • S12 3M-042BE:1 MB
    • S12T 3M-037NL:2 MB
  • Internal memory
    • S12 3M-042BE:4 GB
    • S12T 3M-037NL:8 GB

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Comparison of S12 3M-042BE, S12T 3M-037NL
106 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteWhite, Black
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal29.5 cm (11.6")29.5 cm (11.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeHDHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor familyDiffersAMD EAMD A4
Processor modelDiffersE1-2100A4-5000
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor frequencyDiffers1 GHz1.5 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB128 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one750 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSDSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcemSATA
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyAMD Radeon HD 8000AMD Radeon HD 8000
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 8210AMD Radeon HD 8330
Audioidentical
Audio systemHDHD
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI version1.41.4
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadNoNo
Keyboard number of keys8787
Keyboard layoutDiffersAZERTYQWERTY
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8.1Windows 8.1
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)NoNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)NoNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells33
Poweridentical
AC adapter power40 W40 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight1.3 kg1.3 kg
Width296 mm296 mm
Depth190 mm190 mm
Height (front)2.25 cm2.25 cm
Height (rear)3.01 cm3.01 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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