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HP Spectre x2 12-a030nd Intel® Core™ m7 m7-6Y75 Hybrid (2-in-1) vs MSI GE72 6QD(Apache Pro)-651FR

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  • 130specifications compared
  • 56differ
  • 74identical
  • 63known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Spectre x2 12-a030nd Intel® Core™ m7 m7-6Y75 Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
    • GE72 6QD(Apache Pro)-651FR:Laptop
  • Product colour
    • Spectre x2 12-a030nd Intel® Core™ m7 m7-6Y75 Hybrid (2-in-1):Silver
    • GE72 6QD(Apache Pro)-651FR:Black
  • Form factor
    • Spectre x2 12-a030nd Intel® Core™ m7 m7-6Y75 Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
    • GE72 6QD(Apache Pro)-651FR:Clamshell
  • Display diagonal
    • Spectre x2 12-a030nd Intel® Core™ m7 m7-6Y75 Hybrid (2-in-1):30.5 cm (12")
    • GE72 6QD(Apache Pro)-651FR:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Touchscreen
    • Spectre x2 12-a030nd Intel® Core™ m7 m7-6Y75 Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
    • GE72 6QD(Apache Pro)-651FR:No
  • Processor family
    • Spectre x2 12-a030nd Intel® Core™ m7 m7-6Y75 Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ m7
    • GE72 6QD(Apache Pro)-651FR:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Spectre x2 12-a030nd Intel® Core™ m7 m7-6Y75 Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ m7-6xxx
    • GE72 6QD(Apache Pro)-651FR:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Spectre x2 12-a030nd Intel® Core™ m7 m7-6Y75 Hybrid (2-in-1):m7-6Y75
    • GE72 6QD(Apache Pro)-651FR:i7-6700HQ

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193 specifications
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersHybrid (2-in-1)Laptop
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Form factorDiffersConvertible (Detachable)Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers30.5 cm (12")43.9 cm (17.3")
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor17 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ m7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ m7-6xxx6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersm7-6Y75i7-6700HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.2 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 m7-6Y seriesIntel Core i7-6700 Mobile series
Bus typeDiffersOPIDMI3
SteppingDiffersD1R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs4.5 W45 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers3.5 W35 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1016
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2+2x1, 2x2, 1x4, 4x11x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one7 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB12 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2133 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB32 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB1.12 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 capacityDiffers256 GB128 GB
SSD form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD, SDHC, SDXC
Total SSDs capacityKnown for one256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneM.2Unknown — 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)Differs1000 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x191E0x191B
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audioidentical
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Audio systemKnown for oneBang & OlufsenUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — 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
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one5 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for one8 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
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)
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,1000,100 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM170
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features7 differ
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)DiffersYesNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffersYesNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers8819988967
Processor codeDiffersSR2EHSR2FQ
Processor package sizeDiffers20 X 16.5 mm42 x 28 mm
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown 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 oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers36
Battery capacityKnown for one42 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 oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.19 kg2.9 kg
WidthDiffers303 mm419.9 mm
DepthDiffers209 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 one13.1 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight (tablet mode)Known for one820 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Width (tablet mode)Known for one30.3 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Depth (tablet mode)Known for one20.9 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (tablet mode)Known for one8 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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