Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS Q524UQ-BI7T20 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Hybrid (2-in-1) vs MSI GE73VR 7RE-027CZ Raider

125specifications compared
42differ
83identical
54known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Q524UQ-BI7T20 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
- GE73VR 7RE-027CZ Raider:Laptop
Form factor
- Q524UQ-BI7T20 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Folder)
- GE73VR 7RE-027CZ Raider:Clamshell
Display diagonal
- Q524UQ-BI7T20 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Hybrid (2-in-1):39.6 cm (15.6")
- GE73VR 7RE-027CZ Raider:43.9 cm (17.3")
Touchscreen
- Q524UQ-BI7T20 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
- GE73VR 7RE-027CZ Raider:No
Processor model
- Q524UQ-BI7T20 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Hybrid (2-in-1):i7-7500U
- GE73VR 7RE-027CZ Raider:i7-7700HQ
Processor cores
- Q524UQ-BI7T20 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Hybrid (2-in-1):2
- GE73VR 7RE-027CZ Raider:4
Processor threads
- Q524UQ-BI7T20 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Hybrid (2-in-1):4
- GE73VR 7RE-027CZ Raider:8
Processor boost frequency
- Q524UQ-BI7T20 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Hybrid (2-in-1):3.5 GHz
- GE73VR 7RE-027CZ Raider:3.8 GHz

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Comparison of Q524UQ-BI7T20, GE73VR 7RE-027CZ Raider
179 specifications	A ASUS Q524UQ-BI7T20 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model Q524UQ-BI7T20 View product	B MSI GE73VR 7RE-027CZ Raider View product
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Laptop
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Folder)	Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gaming
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	43.9 cm (17.3")
TouchscreenDiffers	Yes	No
Panel typeKnown for one	IPS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for one	Matt	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dual-screenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor12 differ
Processor modelDiffers	i7-7500U	i7-7700HQ
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.5 GHz	3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.7 GHz	2.8 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	4 GT/s	8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	4 MB	6 MB
Processor socketKnown for one	BGA 1356	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeDiffers	OPI	DMI3
SteppingKnown for one	H0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	15 W	45 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one	2.9 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one	25 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downDiffers	7.5 W	35 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	0.8 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1	1x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x8
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Core i7-7700 Mobile Series
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	12 GB	16 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	2133 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	12 GB	32 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one	12 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	2 TB	1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD	HDD+SSD
HDD capacityDiffers	2 TB	1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	SD, SDHC, SDXC
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	128 GB
Graphics7 differ
Discrete GPU manufacturerKnown for one	NVIDIA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers	2 GB	6 GB
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 620	Intel® HD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	32 GB	64 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	300 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1050 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x5916	0x591B
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR5
CUDAKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	SonicMaster	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Harman Kardon	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	4.1	4.2
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 10	Windows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	95451	97185
Processor codeKnown for one	SR2ZV	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers	42 x 24 mm	42 x 28 mm
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	51 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	180 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3.66 kg	2.8 kg
WidthDiffers	380 mm	419 mm
DepthDiffers	254 mm	285 mm
HeightDiffers	21.8 mm	28.5 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HM175
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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