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ASUS Zenbook UX305CA-FC180T laptop Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 vs MSI GE72 6QD-687XTR Apache Pro

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  • 128specifications compared
  • 54differ
  • 74identical
  • 63known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Zenbook UX305CA-FC180T laptop Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30:White
    • GE72 6QD-687XTR Apache Pro:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • Zenbook UX305CA-FC180T laptop Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • GE72 6QD-687XTR Apache Pro:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor family
    • Zenbook UX305CA-FC180T laptop Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30:Intel® Core™ m3
    • GE72 6QD-687XTR Apache Pro:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Zenbook UX305CA-FC180T laptop Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30:6th gen Intel® Core™ m3
    • GE72 6QD-687XTR Apache Pro:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Zenbook UX305CA-FC180T laptop Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30:m3-6Y30
    • GE72 6QD-687XTR Apache Pro:i7-6700HQ
  • Processor cores
    • Zenbook UX305CA-FC180T laptop Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30:2
    • GE72 6QD-687XTR Apache Pro:4
  • Processor threads
    • Zenbook UX305CA-FC180T laptop Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30:4
    • GE72 6QD-687XTR Apache Pro:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Zenbook UX305CA-FC180T laptop Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30:2.2 GHz
    • GE72 6QD-687XTR Apache Pro:3.5 GHz

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191 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")43.9 cm (17.3")
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor17 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ m3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ m36th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersm3-6Y30i7-6700HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers0.9 GHz2.6 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1515BGA 1440
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core m3-6Y seriesIntel Core i7-6700 Mobile series
Bus typeDiffersOPIDMI3
SteppingDiffersD1R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs4.5 W45 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers3.8 W35 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1016
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2+2x1, 2x2, 1x4, 4x11x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one7 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersLPDDR3-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz2133 MHz
Memory form factorDiffersOn-boardSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB32 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers512 GB1.25 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
SSD capacityDiffers512 GB256 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDHCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 515Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB1.7 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs850 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x191E0x191B
Audioidentical
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Audio systemKnown for oneSonicMasterUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network2 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)
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,1000,100 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM170
Keyboard1 differ
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10FreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers8819888967
Processor codeDiffersSR2ENSR2FQ
Processor package sizeDiffers20 X 16.5 mm42 x 28 mm
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Battery capacityKnown for one56 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W120 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — 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
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.2 kg2.9 kg
WidthDiffers324 mm419.9 mm
DepthDiffers226 mm287.8 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.98 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2 cm
HeightKnown for one12.3 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterpriseUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUL, TUV, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, BSMI, CCC, EU Flower, WEEEUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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