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HP 650 G4 + STM Bag vs MSI GL72M 7REX-1479CZ

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  • 122specifications compared
  • 44differ
  • 78identical
  • 53known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI GL72M 7REX-1479CZ has 0.2 GHz more processor boost frequency than the HP 650 G4 + STM Bag (3.8 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The MSI GL72M 7REX-1479CZ has 1.1 GHz more processor frequency than the HP 650 G4 + STM Bag (2.8 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The MSI GL72M 7REX-1479CZ has 4 GT/s more system bus rate than the HP 650 G4 + STM Bag (8 GT/s vs 4 GT/s). Only the MSI GL72M 7REX-1479CZ has discrete graphics card. Only the HP 650 G4 + STM Bag has docking connector.

  • Product colour
    • 650 G4 + STM Bag:Silver
    • GL72M 7REX-1479CZ:Black
  • Market positioning
    • 650 G4 + STM Bag:Business
    • GL72M 7REX-1479CZ:Gaming
  • Display diagonal
    • 650 G4 + STM Bag:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GL72M 7REX-1479CZ:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor family
    • 650 G4 + STM Bag:Intel® Core™ i5
    • GL72M 7REX-1479CZ:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • 650 G4 + STM Bag:8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • GL72M 7REX-1479CZ:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • 650 G4 + STM Bag:i5-8350U
    • GL72M 7REX-1479CZ:i7-7700HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 650 G4 + STM Bag:3.6 GHz
    • GL72M 7REX-1479CZ:3.8 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 650 G4 + STM Bag:1.7 GHz
    • GL72M 7REX-1479CZ:2.8 GHz

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175 specifications
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Market positioningDiffersBusinessGaming
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i57th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-8350Ui7-7700HQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.6 GHz3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2.8 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1356Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameDiffersKaby Lake RKaby Lake
Bus typeDiffersOPIDMI3
SteppingKnown for oneY0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W45 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one1.9 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downDiffers10 W35 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x8
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i7-7700 Mobile Series
Memoryidentical
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD+SSD
Total SSDs capacityKnown for one256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityDiffers256 GB128 GB
NVMeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneNVMe 3.0, PCI ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash)SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 Ti
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® UHD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® UHD Graphics 620Intel® HD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers32 GB64 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59170x591B
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
CUDAKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera HD typeKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera signal formatKnown for one720pUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Antenna typeKnown for one2x2Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersClickpadTouchpad
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 ProWindows 10 Home
Processor special features7 differ
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)DiffersYesNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffersYesNo
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers12496997185
Processor codeKnown for oneSR3L9Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 24 mm42 x 28 mm
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers36
Battery capacityDiffers48 Wh41 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one13 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one45 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.18 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers377 mm419 mm
DepthDiffers257 mm287 mm
HeightKnown for one23.9 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.9 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2 cm
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM175
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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