Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP 1040 G3 + USB-C Travel Dock + Ladies Black Tote + UC Wireless Duo Headset vs MSI GL62 6QE-1698RU

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  • 125specifications compared
  • 48differ
  • 77identical
  • 52known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI GL62 6QE-1698RU has 2 more processor cores than the HP 1040 G3 + USB-C Travel Dock + Ladies Black Tote + UC Wireless Duo Headset (4 vs 2). The MSI GL62 6QE-1698RU has 0.1 GHz more processor boost frequency than the HP 1040 G3 + USB-C Travel Dock + Ladies Black Tote + UC Wireless Duo Headset (3.2 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The HP 1040 G3 + USB-C Travel Dock + Ladies Black Tote + UC Wireless Duo Headset has 0.2 GHz more processor frequency than the MSI GL62 6QE-1698RU (2.5 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). Only the MSI GL62 6QE-1698RU has discrete graphics card. Only the MSI GL62 6QE-1698RU has Ethernet LAN.

  • Product type
    • 1040 G3 + USB-C Travel Dock + Ladies Black Tote + UC Wireless Duo Headset:Ultrabook
    • GL62 6QE-1698RU:Laptop
  • Product colour
    • 1040 G3 + USB-C Travel Dock + Ladies Black Tote + UC Wireless Duo Headset:Silver
    • GL62 6QE-1698RU:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • 1040 G3 + USB-C Travel Dock + Ladies Black Tote + UC Wireless Duo Headset:35.6 cm (14")
    • GL62 6QE-1698RU:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • 1040 G3 + USB-C Travel Dock + Ladies Black Tote + UC Wireless Duo Headset:Intel® Core™ i7
    • GL62 6QE-1698RU:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • 1040 G3 + USB-C Travel Dock + Ladies Black Tote + UC Wireless Duo Headset:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • GL62 6QE-1698RU:6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • 1040 G3 + USB-C Travel Dock + Ladies Black Tote + UC Wireless Duo Headset:i7-6500U
    • GL62 6QE-1698RU:i5-6300HQ
  • Processor cores
    • 1040 G3 + USB-C Travel Dock + Ladies Black Tote + UC Wireless Duo Headset:2
    • GL62 6QE-1698RU:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 1040 G3 + USB-C Travel Dock + Ladies Black Tote + UC Wireless Duo Headset:3.1 GHz
    • GL62 6QE-1698RU:3.2 GHz

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177 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersUltrabookLaptop
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i76th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-6500Ui5-6300HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1356 (Socket B2)BGA 1440
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-6500 Mobile seriesIntel® Core™ i5-6300 Mobile Series
Bus typeDiffersOPIDMI3
SteppingDiffersD1R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W45 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one2.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downDiffers7.5 W35 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 4x11x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Memory1 differ
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers512 GB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Total SSDs capacityKnown for one512 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one512 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD form factorKnown for oneM.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950M
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 520Intel® 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)Differs1050 MHz950 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers19160x191B
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneBang & OlufsenUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Network2 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile network generationKnown for one4GUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.24.0
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard1 differ
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneAZERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 10 Home
Recovery operating systemKnown for oneWindows 10 ProUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
Intel TSX-NIDiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers8819488959
Processor codeDiffersSR2EZSR2FP
Processor package sizeDiffers42 X 24 mm42 x 28 mm
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityKnown for one45.6 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W120 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.43 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers337 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers234.5 mm260 mm
HeightKnown for one15.8 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.7 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.9 cm
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterpriseUnknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM170
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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