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Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP Notebook - 15-ay009na (ENERGY STAR) vs MSI GS40 6QE(Phantom)-208TW

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  • 142specifications compared
  • 48differ
  • 94identical
  • 76known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Silver
    • Black
  • Display diagonal
    • 39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 35.6 cm (14")
  • Panel type
    • SVA
    • IPS
  • Processor model
    • i7-6500U
    • i7-6700HQ
  • Processor cores
    • 2
    • 4
  • Processor threads
    • 4
    • 8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 3.1 GHz
    • 3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.5 GHz
    • 2.6 GHz

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HP

Notebook - 15-ay009na (ENERGY STAR)

Model 15-ay009na

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MSI

GS40 6QE(Phantom)-208TWView product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Country of originKnown for oneChina
Market positioningKnown for oneGaming
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Panel typeDiffersSVAIPS
Display surfaceKnown for oneMatt
Dual-screenKnown for oneNo
Processor15 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-6500Ui7-6700HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.6 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 i7-6700 Mobile series
Bus typeDiffersOPIDMI3
SteppingDiffersD1R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W45 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one2.6 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers7.5 W35 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.8 GHz
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 4x11x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
FSB ParityKnown for oneNo
Memoryidentical
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 8 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one32 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB1.25 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Total HDDs capacityKnown for one1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
SSD capacityKnown for one256 GB
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M
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 IDDiffers19160x191B
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one3 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneYes
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersDTS Studio SoundNahimic Audio Enhancer
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneDynaudio
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1920 x 1080 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fps
Optical driveidentical
Disc types supportedKnown for oneCD, DVD
LightScribeKnown for oneNo
Network3 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
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.24.1
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYes
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one2
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one2
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNo
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNo
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYes
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYes
Windows keysKnown for oneYes
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneYes
Pre-installed softwareKnown for oneCyberLink PowerDirector, Netflix
Bundled softwareKnown for oneMcAfee LiveSafe
Processor special features3 differ
Processor ARK IDDiffers8819488967
Processor codeDiffersSR2EZSR2FQ
Processor package sizeDiffers42 X 24 mm42 x 28 mm
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneNo
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneNo
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYes
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP Software providedKnown for oneHP Lounge
HP segmentKnown for oneHome
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacityDiffers41 Wh8060 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one10 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W150 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
Securityidentical
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYes
Password protectionKnown for oneYes
Password protection typeKnown for onePower on
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.04 kg1.6 kg
WidthDiffers384.3 mm345 mm
DepthDiffers254.6 mm245 mm
HeightKnown for one24.3 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.18 cm
Height (rear)Known for one2.28 cm
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one520 mm
Package depthKnown for one305 mm
Package heightKnown for one69 mm
Package weightKnown for one2.93 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Power cord includedKnown for oneYes
ManualKnown for oneYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM170

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