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ASUS ROG Strix GL502VM-DS74-HID3 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ vs MSI GL72M 7RDX-1290NL

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  • 133specifications compared
  • 34differ
  • 99identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • ROG Strix GL502VM-DS74-HID3 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:Titanium
    • GL72M 7RDX-1290NL:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • ROG Strix GL502VM-DS74-HID3 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GL72M 7RDX-1290NL:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor family
    • ROG Strix GL502VM-DS74-HID3 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:Intel® Core™ i7
    • GL72M 7RDX-1290NL:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • ROG Strix GL502VM-DS74-HID3 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • GL72M 7RDX-1290NL:7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • ROG Strix GL502VM-DS74-HID3 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:i7-7700HQ
    • GL72M 7RDX-1290NL:i5-7300HQ
  • Processor threads
    • ROG Strix GL502VM-DS74-HID3 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:8
    • GL72M 7RDX-1290NL:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ROG Strix GL502VM-DS74-HID3 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:3.8 GHz
    • GL72M 7RDX-1290NL:3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • ROG Strix GL502VM-DS74-HID3 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:2.8 GHz
    • GL72M 7RDX-1290NL:2.5 GHz

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Comparison of GL502VM-DS74-HID3, GL72M 7RDX-1290NL
165 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersTitaniumBlack
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Processor8 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i77th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-7700HQi5-7300HQ
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.8 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-7700 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-700 Desktop Series
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x81x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
Processor cache typeKnown for oneSmart CacheUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2400 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers24 GB32 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.25 TB1.12 TB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityDiffers256 GB128 GB
NVMeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
SSD interfaceDiffersSATA IIINVMe 3.0
SSD form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers6 GB2 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1000 MHz
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 W
Audio systemKnown for oneSonicMasterUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Network1 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.14.2
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
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 quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Virtual Reality (VR) readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Repairability indexKnown for one5.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 10
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers9718597456
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityDiffers64 Wh41 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers180 W135 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19.5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers390 mm419 mm
DepthDiffers266 mm287 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.9 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2 cm
HeightKnown for one23.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source

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