Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS Zenbook Pro UX501VW-FJ044T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop vs MSI GE72 6QC-022NL

142specifications compared
23differ
119identical
54known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Zenbook Pro UX501VW-FJ044T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:Silver
- GE72 6QC-022NL:Black
Display diagonal
- Zenbook Pro UX501VW-FJ044T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
- GE72 6QC-022NL:43.9 cm (17.3")
Touchscreen
- Zenbook Pro UX501VW-FJ044T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:Yes
- GE72 6QC-022NL:No
Internal memory
- Zenbook Pro UX501VW-FJ044T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:16 GB
- GE72 6QC-022NL:8 GB
Internal memory type
- Zenbook Pro UX501VW-FJ044T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:DDR3L-SDRAM
- GE72 6QC-022NL:DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speed
- Zenbook Pro UX501VW-FJ044T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:1600 MHz
- GE72 6QC-022NL:2133 MHz
Memory form factor
- Zenbook Pro UX501VW-FJ044T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:On-board + SO-DIMM
- GE72 6QC-022NL:SO-DIMM
Memory slots
- Zenbook Pro UX501VW-FJ044T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:1x SO-DIMM
- GE72 6QC-022NL:2x SO-DIMM

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only

Comparison of UX501VW-FJ044T, GE72 6QC-022NL
196 specifications	A ASUS Zenbook Pro UX501VW-FJ044T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop Model UX501VW-FJ044T View product	B MSI GE72 6QC-022NL View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Silver	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	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")
Display resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	Yes	No
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full HD
LED backlightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16:9
Dual-screenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation	6th gen Intel® Core™ i7	6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model	i7-6700HQ	i7-6700HQ
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threads	8	8
Processor boost frequency	3.5 GHz	3.5 GHz
Processor frequency	2.6 GHz	2.6 GHz
System bus rate	8 GT/s	8 GT/s
Processor cache	6 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	BGA 1440	BGA 1440
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core i7-6700 Mobile series	Intel Core i7-6700 Mobile series
Processor codename	Skylake	Skylake
Bus type	DMI3	DMI3
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	R0	R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	45 W	45 W
Configurable TDP-down	35 W	35 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory6 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1600 MHz	2133 MHz
Memory form factorDiffers	On-board + SO-DIMM	SO-DIMM
Memory slotsDiffers	1x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	24 GB	32 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one	24 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	512 GB	1 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	HDD
Total HDDs capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 TB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 TB
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD, SDXC	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one	512 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for one	SATA III	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card model	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M
Discrete graphics card memory	2 GB	2 GB
Discrete graphics memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 530	Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	1.7 GB	1.7 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	350 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1050 MHz	1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	12.0	12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version	4.4	4.4
On-board graphics card ID	0x191B	0x191B
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffers	SonicMaster Premium	Nahimic Audio Enchancer
Speakers manufacturerDiffers	Bang & Olufsen	Dynaudio
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1280 x 720 pixels
Front camera signal formatKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	720p
Video capturing speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 fps
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Built-in Wi-Fi switchKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	3	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
Mini DisplayPorts quantity	1	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Headphone outputsDiffers	0	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone inDiffers	No	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM87	Intel® HM170
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	QWERTY
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 10 Home	Windows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	No	No
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)	Yes	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)	No	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version	0.00	0.00
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI version	1.00	1.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK ID	88967	88967
Processor code	SR2FQ	SR2FQ
Processor package size	42 x 28 mm	42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction sets	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	120 W	120 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	6.32 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.9 kg
WidthDiffers	383 mm	419.9 mm
DepthDiffers	255 mm	287.8 mm
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.98 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.2 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	UL, TUV, CE, FCC, BSMI, C-TICK/NZ A-Tick, CCC, CB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Enterprise	Unknown — not stated by the source

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More laptop comparisons

All laptop comparisons