Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP Spectre 13 -v118ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop vs MSI GE72VR 6RF-238XFR Apache Pro

136specifications compared
60differ
76identical
69known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Spectre 13 -v118ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop:Black, Copper
- GE72VR 6RF-238XFR Apache Pro:Black
Display diagonal
- Spectre 13 -v118ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
- GE72VR 6RF-238XFR Apache Pro:43.9 cm (17.3")
Processor family
- Spectre 13 -v118ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
- GE72VR 6RF-238XFR Apache Pro:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- Spectre 13 -v118ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
- GE72VR 6RF-238XFR Apache Pro:6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Spectre 13 -v118ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop:i7-7500U
- GE72VR 6RF-238XFR Apache Pro:i5-6300HQ
Processor cores
- Spectre 13 -v118ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop:2
- GE72VR 6RF-238XFR Apache Pro:4
Processor boost frequency
- Spectre 13 -v118ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop:3.5 GHz
- GE72VR 6RF-238XFR Apache Pro:3.2 GHz
Processor frequency
- Spectre 13 -v118ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop:2.7 GHz
- GE72VR 6RF-238XFR Apache Pro:2.3 GHz

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Comparison of 13-v118ca, GE72VR 6RF-238XFR Apache Pro
205 specifications	A HP Spectre 13 -v118ca Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop Model 13-v118ca View product	B MSI GE72VR 6RF-238XFR Apache Pro View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black, Copper	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Housing materialKnown for one	Aluminium, Carbon fibre	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for one	China	Unknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gaming
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	33.8 cm (13.3")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
Panel typeKnown for one	IPS	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Gloss	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dual-screenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	7th gen Intel® Core™ i7	6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i7-7500U	i5-6300HQ
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.5 GHz	3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.7 GHz	2.3 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	4 GT/s	8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	4 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1356	BGA 1440
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor codenameDiffers	Kaby Lake	Skylake
Bus typeDiffers	OPI	DMI3
SteppingDiffers	H0	R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	15 W	45 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one	2.9 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one	25 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downDiffers	7.5 W	35 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	0.8 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® Core™ i5-6300 Mobile Series
Memory4 differ
Internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	LPDDR3-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1866 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory form factorDiffers	On-board	SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsDiffers	1x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	32 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	256 GB	1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	HDD+SSD
Total SSDs capacityKnown for one	256 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityDiffers	256 GB	128 GB
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedDiffers	No	Yes
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC, SDXC	SD, SDHC, SDXC
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
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 620	Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	32 GB	1.7 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	300 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1050 MHz	950 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 IDDiffers	0x5916	0x191B
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR5
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
CUDAKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
NVIDIA GameWorks VRKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
NVIDIA 3D VisionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	2	4
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Bang & Olufsen	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 fps
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers	2	1
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputs	1	1
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffers	No	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard backlit	Yes	Yes
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Island-style keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 10 Home	FreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features7 differ
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 Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology 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-NIDiffers	No	Yes
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers	0.00	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® 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)Differs	Yes	No
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 IDDiffers	95451	88959
Processor codeDiffers	SR2ZV	SR2FP
Processor package sizeDiffers	42 x 24 mm	42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	6
Battery capacityDiffers	38 Wh	51.4 Wh
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	45 W	180 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageDiffers	19 V	19.5 V
Power auto-sensingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	5 - 35 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-15 - 60 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	10 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	10 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitudeKnown for one	0 - 3050 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one	0 - 4570 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating shockKnown for one	40 G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating shockKnown for one	240 G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating vibrationKnown for one	1.043 G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating vibrationKnown for one	3.5 G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	1.11 kg	2.7 kg
WidthDiffers	325 mm	420 mm
DepthDiffers	229 mm	288 mm
HeightKnown for one	10.4 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performanceidentical
Virtual Reality (VR) readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HM170
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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