Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP Notebook - 15-ay168sa vs MSI GE72VR 6RF(Apache Pro)-090CN

132specifications compared
44differ
88identical
67known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Notebook - 15-ay168sa:Silver
- GE72VR 6RF(Apache Pro)-090CN:Black
Display diagonal
- Notebook - 15-ay168sa:39.6 cm (15.6")
- GE72VR 6RF(Apache Pro)-090CN:43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution
- Notebook - 15-ay168sa:1366 x 768 pixels
- GE72VR 6RF(Apache Pro)-090CN:1920 x 1080 pixels
HD type
- Notebook - 15-ay168sa:HD
- GE72VR 6RF(Apache Pro)-090CN:Full HD
Processor generation
- Notebook - 15-ay168sa:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
- GE72VR 6RF(Apache Pro)-090CN:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- Notebook - 15-ay168sa:i7-7500U
- GE72VR 6RF(Apache Pro)-090CN:i7-6700HQ
Processor cores
- Notebook - 15-ay168sa:2
- GE72VR 6RF(Apache Pro)-090CN:4
Processor threads
- Notebook - 15-ay168sa:4
- GE72VR 6RF(Apache Pro)-090CN:8

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Comparison of 15-ay168sa, GE72VR 6RF(Apache Pro)-090CN
199 specifications	A HP Notebook - 15-ay168sa Model 15-ay168sa View product	B MSI GE72VR 6RF(Apache Pro)-090CN View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Silver	Black
Country of originKnown for one	China	Unknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gaming
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffers	HD	Full HD
Panel typeKnown for one	SVA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dual-screenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor15 differ
Processor generationDiffers	7th gen Intel® Core™ i7	6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i7-7500U	i7-6700HQ
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.7 GHz	2.6 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	4 GT/s	8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	4 MB	6 MB
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1356	BGA 1440
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
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Core i7-6700 Mobile series
Memoryidentical
Memory clock speedKnown for one	2133 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD	HDD+SSD
Total HDDs capacityKnown for one	1 TB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	128 GB
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060
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 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
Audio decodersKnown for one	DTS Studio Sound	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 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
Network3 differ
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 LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionDiffers	4.2	4.0
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboardidentical
Island-style keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Windows keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers	0.00	1.00
Processor ARK IDDiffers	95451	88967
Processor codeDiffers	SR2ZV	SR2FQ
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
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP JumpStartKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HP Audio SwitchKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HP front cameraKnown for one	HP TrueVision HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
HP Software providedKnown for one	HP Lounge	Unknown — not stated by the source
HP segmentKnown for one	Home	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	6
Battery capacityDiffers	41 Wh	51.4 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one	10 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	45 W	180 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19.5 V
Securityidentical
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	Power on	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	2.04 kg	2.7 kg
WidthDiffers	384.3 mm	420 mm
DepthDiffers	254.6 mm	288 mm
HeightKnown for one	24.3 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 dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	520 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	305 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	69 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	2.93 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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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