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HP ZBook 15 G3 + ZBook 150W Thunderbolt 3 Dock + Z24nf vs MSI GS40 6QD-(Phantom)005XTR

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  • 133specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 111identical
  • 49known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • ZBook 15 G3 + ZBook 150W Thunderbolt 3 Dock + Z24nf:Mobile workstation
    • GS40 6QD-(Phantom)005XTR:Laptop
  • Display diagonal
    • ZBook 15 G3 + ZBook 150W Thunderbolt 3 Dock + Z24nf:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GS40 6QD-(Phantom)005XTR:35.6 cm (14")
  • Memory slots
    • ZBook 15 G3 + ZBook 150W Thunderbolt 3 Dock + Z24nf:4x SO-DIMM
    • GS40 6QD-(Phantom)005XTR:2x SO-DIMM
  • Maximum internal memory
    • ZBook 15 G3 + ZBook 150W Thunderbolt 3 Dock + Z24nf:64 GB
    • GS40 6QD-(Phantom)005XTR:32 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • ZBook 15 G3 + ZBook 150W Thunderbolt 3 Dock + Z24nf:256 GB
    • GS40 6QD-(Phantom)005XTR:1.12 TB
  • Storage media
    • ZBook 15 G3 + ZBook 150W Thunderbolt 3 Dock + Z24nf:SSD
    • GS40 6QD-(Phantom)005XTR:HDD+SSD
  • SSD capacity
    • ZBook 15 G3 + ZBook 150W Thunderbolt 3 Dock + Z24nf:256 GB
    • GS40 6QD-(Phantom)005XTR:128 GB
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • ZBook 15 G3 + ZBook 150W Thunderbolt 3 Dock + Z24nf:NVIDIA® Quadro® M1000M
    • GS40 6QD-(Phantom)005XTR:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M

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Comparison of ZBook 15 G3 + ZBook 150W Thunderbolt 3 Dock + Z24nf, GS40 6QD-(Phantom)005XTR
182 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffersMobile workstationLaptop
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processoridentical
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsDiffers4x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB32 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
SSD capacityDiffers256 GB128 GB
SSD form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2
Total SSDs capacityKnown for one256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for onePCI ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® Quadro® M1000MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneBang & OlufsenUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Network1 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.04.1
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityDiffers21
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel CM236Intel® HM170
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalFreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Recovery operating systemKnown for oneWindows 10 ProUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers94
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one90 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers150 W120 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.59 kg1.6 kg
WidthDiffers386 mm345 mm
DepthDiffers264 mm245 mm
HeightDiffers26 mm22.8 mm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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

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