Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Predator 17 G9-792-5542 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop vs MSI GL72 6QF-686RU

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  • 134specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 105identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Predator 17 G9-792-5542 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • GL72 6QF-686RU:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Predator 17 G9-792-5542 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop:6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • GL72 6QF-686RU:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Predator 17 G9-792-5542 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop:i5-6300HQ
    • GL72 6QF-686RU:i7-6700HQ
  • Processor threads
    • Predator 17 G9-792-5542 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop:4
    • GL72 6QF-686RU:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Predator 17 G9-792-5542 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop:3.2 GHz
    • GL72 6QF-686RU:3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Predator 17 G9-792-5542 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop:2.3 GHz
    • GL72 6QF-686RU:2.6 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • Predator 17 G9-792-5542 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop:16 GB
    • GL72 6QF-686RU:8 GB
  • Memory slots
    • Predator 17 G9-792-5542 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6300HQ Laptop:4x SO-DIMM
    • GL72 6QF-686RU:2x SO-DIMM

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Comparison of G9-792-5542, GL72 6QF-686RU
165 specifications
Displayidentical
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor7 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i56th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-6300HQi7-6700HQ
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ i5-6300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-6700 Mobile series
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2133 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsDiffers4x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB32 GB
Storage1 differ
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers8 GB2 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs950 MHz1050 MHz
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers10
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM170
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersLinux LinpusWindows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features4 differ
Intel TSX-NIDiffersYesNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers8895988967
Processor codeDiffersSR2FPSR2FQ
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery capacityKnown for one6000 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one7 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers180 W120 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers4.2 kg2.8 kg
WidthDiffers321.5 mm420 mm
DepthDiffers39.7 mm287 mm
HeightDiffers39.7 mm37 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.97 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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