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HP Spectre x360 - 13-4126na (ENERGY STAR) vs MSI GL72 6QE-497TW

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  • 132specifications compared
  • 53differ
  • 79identical
  • 61known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Spectre x360 - 13-4126na (ENERGY STAR):Hybrid (2-in-1)
    • GL72 6QE-497TW:Laptop
  • Product colour
    • Spectre x360 - 13-4126na (ENERGY STAR):Silver
    • GL72 6QE-497TW:Black
  • Form factor
    • Spectre x360 - 13-4126na (ENERGY STAR):Convertible (Folder)
    • GL72 6QE-497TW:Clamshell
  • Display diagonal
    • Spectre x360 - 13-4126na (ENERGY STAR):33.8 cm (13.3")
    • GL72 6QE-497TW:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Touchscreen
    • Spectre x360 - 13-4126na (ENERGY STAR):Yes
    • GL72 6QE-497TW:No
  • Processor family
    • Spectre x360 - 13-4126na (ENERGY STAR):Intel® Core™ i5
    • GL72 6QE-497TW:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Spectre x360 - 13-4126na (ENERGY STAR):6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • GL72 6QE-497TW:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Spectre x360 - 13-4126na (ENERGY STAR):i5-6200U
    • GL72 6QE-497TW:i7-6700HQ

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Comparison of 13-4126na, GL72 6QE-497TW
193 specifications
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersHybrid (2-in-1)Laptop
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Form factorDiffersConvertible (Folder)Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i56th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-6200Ui7-6700HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.6 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1356 (Socket B2)BGA 1440
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-6200 seriesIntel Core i7-6700 Mobile series
Processor codenameSkylakeSkylake
Bus typeDiffersQPIDMI3
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingDiffersD1R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W45 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers7.5 W35 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 4x11x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one2.4 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersLPDDR3-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz2133 MHz
Memory form factorDiffersOn-boardSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB32 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Total SSDs capacityKnown for one256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for onePCI ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD form factorKnown for oneM.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950M
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 familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
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)Differs1000 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers19160x191B
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
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNahimic Audio Enhancer
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneBang & OlufsenUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 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 source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
DisplayPorts quantity00
Mini DisplayPorts quantity11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking connectorNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM170
AccelerometerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Electronic compassKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
GyroscopeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography14 nm14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version1.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version1.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI version1.001.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)YesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers8819388967
Processor codeDiffersSR2EYSR2FQ
Processor package sizeDiffers42 X 24 mm42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers36
Battery capacityKnown for one56 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
DC-in jackYesYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.45 kg2.8 kg
WidthDiffers325 mm420 mm
DepthDiffers218 mm287 mm
HeightDiffers16 mm37 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Securityidentical
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one415 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one310 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one130 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one3.38 kgUnknown — not stated by the source

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