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Product comparison · 2 laptops

Dell Inspiron 15 5558 Laptop vs MSI GE72 2QD(Apache Pro)-250XES

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  • 169specifications compared
  • 51differ
  • 118identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Black, Silver
    • Black
  • Market positioning
    • Business
    • Gaming
  • Display diagonal
    • 39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • 1366 x 768 pixels
    • 1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor model
    • i7-5500U
    • i7-5700HQ
  • Processor cores
    • 2
    • 4
  • Processor threads
    • 4
    • 8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 3 GHz
    • 3.5 GHz

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Dell

Inspiron 15 5558 LaptopView product
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MSI

GE72 2QD(Apache Pro)-250XESView product
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Market positioningDiffersBusinessGaming
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Pixel pitchKnown for one0.2265 x 0.2265 mm
Processor14 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-5500Ui7-5700HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1364
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-5500 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-5700 Mobile Series
SteppingDiffersF0G0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W47 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers7.5 W37 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers4x1, 2x41x16, 2x4, 1x8, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Memory1 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers2 TB1 TB
HDD capacityDiffers2 TB1 TB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATA IIISATA
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 920MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 5500Intel® HD Graphics 5600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs950 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x16160x1612
CUDAKnown for oneYes
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for oneNo
NVIDIA GameWorks VRKnown for oneNo
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GB
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.3
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersMaxxAudioNahimic Sound Technology
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2
Speakers manufacturerDiffersWavesDynaudio
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.92 MP
Optical driveidentical
Disc types supportedKnown for oneDVD, CD
LightScribeKnown for oneNo
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers13
HDMI versionDiffers1.4a1.4
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one0
Headphone outputsDiffers01
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYes
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1
Keyboardidentical
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneYes
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYes
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1FreeDOS
Drivers includedKnown for oneYes
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)DiffersVT-x, VT-dVT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers8521487716
Processor codeDiffersSR23WSR2BP
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.3 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.8 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.2, AVX 2.0, SSE4.1
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneNo
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery voltageKnown for one14.8 V
Battery life (max)Known for one7 h
Battery recharge timeKnown for one4 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W120 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one3.34 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19.5 V
Securityidentical
Password protectionKnown for oneYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-40 - 65 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 95%
Operating altitudeKnown for one-15.2 - 3048 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one-15.2 - 10668 m
Operating shockKnown for one110 G
Non-operating shockKnown for one160 G
Operating vibrationKnown for one0.66 G
Non-operating vibrationKnown for one1.3 G
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.24 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm419 mm
DepthDiffers260.4 mm280 mm
HeightDiffers23.8 mm29 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Warranty cardKnown for oneYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM87

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