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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models Chromebook C202SA and GS73VR 6RF Stealth Pro within the same category.
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | Chromebook C202SA | GS73VR 6RF Stealth Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | ASUS | MSI |
| Product Family | Chromebook | Stealth |
| Model | Chromebook C202SA | GS73VR 6RF Stealth Pro |
| Model Number | C202SA | GS73VR 6RF |
| Launch Year | 2016 year | 2016 year |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Clamshell |
| Laptop Category | Education / Budget | Gaming |
| Color | Dark blue and silver | — |
| Operating System | ChromeOS | Windows 10 |
| Operating System Architecture | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Processor | ||
| Processor Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
| Processor Family | Intel Celeron | Intel Core i7 |
| Processor Model | Intel Celeron Dual Core N3060 1.6GHz | Intel Core i7 6700HQ 2.6GHz |
| Processor Generation | Braswell | 6th Gen |
| CPU Architecture | x86-64 | x86-64 |
| CPU Process Node | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| CPU Cores | 2 cores | 4 cores |
| Efficiency Cores | 0 cores | 0 cores |
| CPU Threads | 2 threads | 8 threads |
| CPU Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.6 GHz |
| CPU Max Boost Clock | 2.48 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 MB | 6 MB |
| Processor Base Power | 6 W | 45 W |
| CPU Manageability Technology | Intel vPro: No | — |
| AI / NPU | ||
| Platform AI Performance | — | 0 TOPS |
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics Type | Integrated | Discrete |
| GPU Manufacturer | Intel | NVIDIA |
| GPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 400 | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 |
| GPU Architecture | Intel Gen8-LP | Pascal |
| VRAM Capacity | 0 GB | 6 GB |
| VRAM Type | Shared system memory | GDDR5 |
| GPU TGP | 6 W | — |
| GPU Boost Clock | 600 MHz | — |
| Maximum External Displays | 2 displays | 3 displays |
| Maximum External Resolution | 3840 x 2160 @ 30 Hz | 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz |
| Memory | ||
| Installed Memory | 4 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum Memory | 4 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory Type | LPDDR3 | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Memory Speed | 1066 MT/s | 2133 MT/s |
| Memory Form Factor | Soldered | SO-DIMM |
| Memory Slots | 0 slots | 2 slots |
| Memory Slots Used | 0 slots | 2 slots |
| Memory Upgradeable | No | Yes |
| Memory Channels | Single | Dual-channel |
| Storage | ||
| Primary Storage Type | eMMC | SSD |
| Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Interface | eMMC 5.0 | PCIe NVMe; SATA |
| Storage PCIe Generation | — | PCIe 3.0 |
| Storage Form Factor | BGA eMMC | M.2 2280; 2.5-inch |
| Installed Storage Drives | 1 drives | 2 drives |
| Maximum Storage Drives | 1 drives | 2 drives |
| M.2 Storage Slots | 0 slots | 1 slots |
| 2.5-inch Drive Bay | — | Yes |
| RAID Support | No RAID | No |
| Card Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Card Reader Formats | SD, SDHC, SDXC | SD; SDHC; SDXC |
| Card Reader Standard | UHS-I | SDXC |
| Display | ||
| Display Size | 11.6 inch | 17.3 inch |
| Display Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Resolution Class | HD | 4K |
| Display Technology | LED-backlit LCD | IPS LCD |
| Panel Type | TN | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Display Brightness | 200 nits | — |
| Color Depth | 8-bit | — |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Finish | Anti-glare | Anti-glare |
| Adaptive Sync Technology | — | — |
| Viewing Angle | 90 horizontal / 60 vertical degree | — |
| Camera & Biometrics | ||
| Webcam Resolution | 1280 x 720 | 720p HD |
| Webcam Frame Rate | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Camera Features | Integrated HD webcam | Fixed-focus RGB webcam |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Configuration | Stereo speakers | 4x 2W speakers + 1x 3W woofer |
| Audio Technology | ASUS SonicMaster | Nahimic; ESS SABRE HiFi |
| Microphone Configuration | Array microphone | Integrated microphone |
| Audio Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard & Input | ||
| Keyboard Type | Spill-resistant chiclet keyboard | Full-size keyboard |
| Keyboard Backlight | — | Yes |
| Keyboard RGB | — | Yes |
| Keyboard RGB Zones | — | Multi-zone RGB |
| Numeric Keypad | — | Yes |
| Spill-Resistant Keyboard | Yes | — |
| Touchpad Type | Multi-touch touchpad | Multi-touch touchpad |
| Wireless & Networking | ||
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Wi-Fi IEEE Standard | IEEE 802.11ac/b/g/n | IEEE 802.11ac |
| Wi-Fi Bands | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz | 2.4 GHz; 5 GHz |
| Wi-Fi Spatial Streams | 2x2 | 2x2 |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Ethernet Speed | — | Gigabit Ethernet |
| WWAN | No | — |
| Ports & Expansion | ||
| USB Type-A Port Count | 2 ports | 3 ports |
| USB Type-A Specifications | USB 3.0 (5 Gbps) | USB 3.0 |
| USB Type-C Port Count | 0 ports | 1 ports |
| USB Type-C Specifications | — | USB 3.1 Type-C |
| USB4 Port Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| Thunderbolt Port Count | 0 ports | 1 ports |
| Thunderbolt Version | — | Thunderbolt 3 |
| HDMI Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| HDMI Version | 1.4 | HDMI 2.0 |
| DisplayPort Output | — | Mini DisplayPort 1.2 |
| RJ-45 Port Count | 0 ports | 1 ports |
| 3.5 mm Audio Combo Port Count | 1 ports | 2 ports |
| SD Card Slot Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| microSD Card Slot Count | 0 ports | — |
| Smart Card Reader | No | — |
| Security Lock Slot | Yes | Yes |
| Internal PCIe Slots | Onboard eMMC | — |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Battery Capacity | 38 Wh | 65 Wh |
| Battery Cells | 2 cells | 3 cells |
| Battery Chemistry | Li-polymer | Lithium-polymer |
| Battery Life | 10 hours | — |
| Battery Life Test Method | Chromium OS power LoadTest; local video playback above 80 nits | — |
| Power Adapter | 40 W | 180 W |
| Power Connector | Barrel connector | Barrel connector |
| Dimensions & Build | ||
| Width | 294 mm | 411.8 mm |
| Depth | 200 mm | 284.9 mm |
| Thickness | 22.5 mm | 19.6 mm |
| Weight | 1.2 kg | 2.43 kg |
| Chassis Material | Reinforced plastic and rubber | Aluminum; Plastic |
| Lid Material | Reinforced plastic | — |
| Base Material | Reinforced plastic with rubber bumper | — |
| Hinge Opening Angle | 180 degree | 180 degree |
| MIL-STD Testing | MIL-STD-810G drop testing | — |
| IP Rating | No IP rating | Not rated |
| Security & Manageability | ||
| TPM | Discrete TPM | Firmware TPM 2.0 |
| BIOS / UEFI Password Support | — | Yes |
| Drive Password Support | — | Yes |
| Secure Boot | Yes | Yes |
| Enterprise Manageability | ChromeOS verified-boot management | — |
| Smart Card Support | No | — |
| BIOS Recovery / Self-Healing | ChromeOS recovery mode | Standard BIOS recovery |
| Sensors | ||
| Hall Sensor | — | Yes |
| Certifications & Sustainability | ||
| RoHS Compliance | Yes | Yes |
| Recycled Materials | Not claimed | — |
| Environment & Warranty | ||
| Operating Temperature | 5 to 35 °C | 5–35 °C °C |
| Operating Humidity | 20 to 80 non-condensing % RH | 20–80% RH, non-condensing % RH |
| Storage Temperature | -10 to 60 °C | -20–60 °C °C |
| Warranty | 1 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Type | Limited warranty including battery | Limited warranty |
Chromebook C202SA and GS73VR 6RF Stealth Pro share specifications such as Launch Year (2016 year), Form Factor (Clamshell), Operating System Architecture (64-bit), Processor Manufacturer (Intel).
The main differences: Processor Model (Chromebook C202SA: Intel Celeron Dual Core N3060 1.6GHz, GS73VR 6RF Stealth Pro: Intel Core i7 6700HQ 2.6GHz); GPU Model (Chromebook C202SA: Intel HD Graphics 400, GS73VR 6RF Stealth Pro: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060); Installed Memory (Chromebook C202SA: 4 GB, GS73VR 6RF Stealth Pro: 16 GB); Storage Capacity (Chromebook C202SA: 16 GB, GS73VR 6RF Stealth Pro: 512 GB).
Chromebook C202SA may suit users who need its differing values, while GS73VR 6RF Stealth Pro benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.
