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ASUS ROG G501VW-FI135T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ vs MSI GS40 6QE(Phantom)-010TW

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  • 147specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 123identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • ROG G501VW-FI135T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GS40 6QE(Phantom)-010TW:35.6 cm (14")
  • Internal memory
    • ROG G501VW-FI135T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ:16 GB
    • GS40 6QE(Phantom)-010TW:8 GB
  • Memory form factor
    • ROG G501VW-FI135T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ:On-board + SO-DIMM
    • GS40 6QE(Phantom)-010TW:SO-DIMM
  • Memory slots
    • ROG G501VW-FI135T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ:1x SO-DIMM
    • GS40 6QE(Phantom)-010TW:2x SO-DIMM
  • Maximum internal memory
    • ROG G501VW-FI135T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ:16 GB
    • GS40 6QE(Phantom)-010TW:32 GB
  • Number of HDDs installed
    • ROG G501VW-FI135T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ:2
    • GS40 6QE(Phantom)-010TW:1
  • Compatible memory cards
    • ROG G501VW-FI135T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ:MMC, SD, SDXC
    • GS40 6QE(Phantom)-010TW:SD, SDHC, SDXC
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • ROG G501VW-FI135T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M
    • GS40 6QE(Phantom)-010TW:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M

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Comparison of G501VW-FI135T, GS40 6QE(Phantom)-010TW
194 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Display surfaceKnown for oneMattUnknown — not stated by the source
Processoridentical
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Memory form factorDiffersOn-board + SO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Number of HDDs installedDiffers21
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SD, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers4 GB3 GB
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSonicMaster PremiumNahimic Audio Enhancer
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network4 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.04.1
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacityDiffers60 Wh8060 mAh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W150 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one6.3 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.05 kg1.6 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm345 mm
DepthDiffers255 mm245 mm
Height (front)Differs2.06 cm2.18 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.13 cm2.28 cm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneUL, TUV, FCC Compliance, BSMI, Australia C-TICK / NZ A-Tick Compliance, CCC, CB, JATEUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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