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HP Beats Special Edition 15-p393nr Ref vs MSI GT72S-6QE G16H21 Dominator Pro G

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  • 132specifications compared
  • 65differ
  • 67identical
  • 129known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Beats Special Edition 15-p393nr Ref:Black, Red
    • GT72S-6QE G16H21 Dominator Pro G:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • Beats Special Edition 15-p393nr Ref:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GT72S-6QE G16H21 Dominator Pro G:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Beats Special Edition 15-p393nr Ref:1366 x 768 pixels
    • GT72S-6QE G16H21 Dominator Pro G:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Beats Special Edition 15-p393nr Ref:Yes
    • GT72S-6QE G16H21 Dominator Pro G:No
  • HD type
    • Beats Special Edition 15-p393nr Ref:Not supported
    • GT72S-6QE G16H21 Dominator Pro G:Full HD
  • Processor manufacturer
    • Beats Special Edition 15-p393nr Ref:AMD
    • GT72S-6QE G16H21 Dominator Pro G:Intel
  • Processor family
    • Beats Special Edition 15-p393nr Ref:AMD A10
    • GT72S-6QE G16H21 Dominator Pro G:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Beats Special Edition 15-p393nr Ref:A10-7300
    • GT72S-6QE G16H21 Dominator Pro G:i7-6700HQ

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Comparison of Beats Special Edition 15-p393nr Ref, GT72S-6QE G16H21 Dominator Pro G
261 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlack, RedBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
Touchscreen typeKnown for oneCapacitiveUnknown — not stated by the source
HD typeDiffersNot supportedFull HD
Touch technologyKnown for oneMulti-touchUnknown — not stated by the source
Display number of coloursKnown for one16.78 million coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Maximum refresh rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source75 Hz
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD A10Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersA10-7300i7-6700HQ
Processor cores44
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.9 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GT/s
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1440
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i7-6700 Mobile series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSkylake
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI3
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceR0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory form factorSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 8 GB2 x 8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB64 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2133 MHz
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB1.25 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Total HDDs capacity1 TB1 TB
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity1 TB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Total SSDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
NVMeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVMe, PCI Express 3.0
SSD form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980M
On-board graphics card familyDiffersAMD Radeon R6Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon R6Intel® HD Graphics 530
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.7 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.4
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x191B
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersBeats AudioNahimic Audio Enhancer
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in subwooferYesYes
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Camera1 differ
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionDiffers1280 x 720 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Front camera HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Front camera signal formatKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1080p
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Disc types supportedKnown for oneCD, DVDUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
WWANKnown for oneNot installedUnknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.1
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers26
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt™ 3 TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard backlit colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVarious
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features28 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Execute Disable BitDiffersNoYes
Idle StatesDiffersNoYes
Intel 64DiffersNoYes
Intel Advanced Vector ExtensionsKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyNoNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel HD BoostKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel I/O Acceleration TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Instruction Replay TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Power Management TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel QuickAssist TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel QuickPath InterconnectNoNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel RealSense 3D CameraKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel RealSense SnapshotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure BootKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyNoNo
Intel Smart Idle TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)DiffersNoYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffersn1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel Unite installedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® OS GuardDiffersNoYes
Intel® Pro Wireless Display (Intel® Pro WiDi)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyNoNo
Intel® RealSense TechnologyNoNo
Intel® RealSense™ Technology with Long-Range CameraNoNo
Intel® Secure KeyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart Sound TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Intel® Unite™Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Wireless-AC TechnologyNoNo
Short-Range Intel RealSense CameraNoNo
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersNoYes
UARTKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source88967
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR2FQ
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers49
Battery capacityKnown for one41 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one4.7 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W230 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
True Key™Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-15 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitudeKnown for one0 - 3050 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one0 - 4570 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating shockKnown for one40 GUnknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating shockKnown for one240 GUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating vibrationKnown for one1.043 GUnknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating vibrationKnown for one3.5 GUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.56 kg3.78 kg
WidthDiffers384.5 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers260.2 mm294 mm
HeightDiffers25.3 mm48 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Bag includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel CM236

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