Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP x360 G5 vs MSI GV62 8RC-042MX

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  • 119specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 81identical
  • 79known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • x360 G5:Mobile workstation
    • GV62 8RC-042MX:Laptop
  • Product colour
    • x360 G5:Silver
    • GV62 8RC-042MX:Black
  • Form factor
    • x360 G5:Convertible (Folder)
    • GV62 8RC-042MX:Clamshell
  • Display resolution
    • x360 G5:3840 x 2160 pixels
    • GV62 8RC-042MX:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • x360 G5:Yes
    • GV62 8RC-042MX:No
  • HD type
    • x360 G5:4K Ultra HD
    • GV62 8RC-042MX:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • x360 G5:Intel® Core™ i9
    • GV62 8RC-042MX:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • x360 G5:8th gen Intel® Core™ i9
    • GV62 8RC-042MX:8th gen Intel® Core™ i5

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198 specifications
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersMobile workstationLaptop
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Form factorDiffersConvertible (Folder)Clamshell
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display3 differ
Display resolutionDiffers3840 x 2160 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
HD typeDiffers4K Ultra HDFull HD
Touch technologyKnown for oneMulti-touchUnknown — not stated by the source
Anti-glare screenKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Display glass typeKnown for oneGorilla GlassUnknown — not stated by the source
Display bezel technologyKnown for oneMicro-EdgeUnknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for one600 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour gamutKnown for one100%Unknown — not stated by the source
Display diagonal (metric)Known for one39.6 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
RGB colour spaceKnown for oneAdobe RGBUnknown — not stated by the source
sRGB coverage (typical)Known for one100%Unknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor9 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i9Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i98th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi9-8950HKi5-8300H
Processor coresDiffers64
Processor threadsDiffers128
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4.8 GHz4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers12 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i9-8000 Mobile seriesUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneU0Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.8 GHz
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
ECCKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers512 GB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Total SSDs capacityKnown for one512 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one512 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD memory typeKnown for oneTLCUnknown — not stated by the source
NVMeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneNVMeUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD form factorKnown for oneM.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Self-Encrypting Drive (SED)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Total HDDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Graphics3 differ
Discrete GPU manufacturerKnown for oneNVIDIAUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® Quadro® P1000NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® UHD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1000 MHz
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
CUDAKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio1 differ
Audio systemKnown for oneBang & OlufsenUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 W
Cameraidentical
Infrared (IR) cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers20
HDMI versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Thunderbolt 3 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
Performanceidentical
Ambient light sensorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM370
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersClickpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlit colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRed
Island-style keyboardKnown 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 features3 differ
Intel TSX-NIDiffersYesNo
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers1.000.00
Processor ARK IDDiffers134903134876
Processor codeKnown for oneSRCKNUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP speaker typeKnown for oneHP Quad SpeakersUnknown — not stated by the source
HP front cameraKnown for oneHP Webcam HD IRUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityDiffers95.6 Wh41 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers150 W135 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.26 kg2.2 kg
WidthDiffers360 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers254 mm260 mm
HeightKnown for one20.4 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.2 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.9 cm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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