Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS Zenbook Pro UX501JW-FI184P laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ vs MSI GT72 2QE-1460UK Dominator Pro G

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  • 52differ
  • 75identical
  • 61known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI GT72 2QE-1460UK Dominator Pro G has 1 th gen Intel® Core™ i7 more processor generation than the ASUS Zenbook Pro UX501JW-FI184P laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ (5th gen Intel® Core™ i7 vs 4th gen Intel® Core™ i7). The ASUS Zenbook Pro UX501JW-FI184P laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ has 0.1 GHz more processor boost frequency than the MSI GT72 2QE-1460UK Dominator Pro G (3.6 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The MSI GT72 2QE-1460UK Dominator Pro G has 0.1 GHz more processor frequency than the ASUS Zenbook Pro UX501JW-FI184P laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ (2.7 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). Only the MSI GT72 2QE-1460UK Dominator Pro G has Ethernet LAN. Only the MSI GT72 2QE-1460UK Dominator Pro G has S/PDIF out port.

  • Product colour
    • Zenbook Pro UX501JW-FI184P laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:Grey, Stainless steel
    • GT72 2QE-1460UK Dominator Pro G:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • Zenbook Pro UX501JW-FI184P laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GT72 2QE-1460UK Dominator Pro G:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Zenbook Pro UX501JW-FI184P laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:3840 x 2160 pixels
    • GT72 2QE-1460UK Dominator Pro G:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • Zenbook Pro UX501JW-FI184P laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:4K Ultra HD
    • GT72 2QE-1460UK Dominator Pro G:Full HD
  • Processor generation
    • Zenbook Pro UX501JW-FI184P laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • GT72 2QE-1460UK Dominator Pro G:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Zenbook Pro UX501JW-FI184P laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:i7-4720HQ
    • GT72 2QE-1460UK Dominator Pro G:i7-5700HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Zenbook Pro UX501JW-FI184P laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:3.6 GHz
    • GT72 2QE-1460UK Dominator Pro G:3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Zenbook Pro UX501JW-FI184P laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:2.6 GHz
    • GT72 2QE-1460UK Dominator Pro G:2.7 GHz

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188 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersGrey, Stainless steelBlack
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers3840 x 2160 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
HD typeDiffers4K Ultra HDFull HD
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor11 differ
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i75th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-4720HQi7-5700HQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.6 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-5700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellBroadwell
SteppingDiffersC0G0
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.6 GHz
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x4, 1x8, 2x8
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 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
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlu-Ray RW
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — 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
Graphics8 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4600Intel® HD Graphics 5600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers400 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.2/1211.2
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x4160x1612
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speakers manufacturerDiffersBang & OlufsenDynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio systemKnown for oneSonicMaster PremiumUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Network1 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11a, 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
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers36
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityDiffers12
Headphone outputsDiffers01
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 8.1
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features9 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7893487716
Processor codeDiffersSR1Q8SR2BP
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.8 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.2, AVX 2.0, SSE4.1
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneVT-x, VT-dUnknown — 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 source9
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source83 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W230 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one6.32 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.06 kg3.78 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers255 mm294 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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

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