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Lenovo ideapad 720S (13") vs MSI GL72M 7RDX-1023PT

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  • 120specifications compared
  • 45differ
  • 75identical
  • 64known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • ideapad 720S (13"):Champagne
    • GL72M 7RDX-1023PT:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • ideapad 720S (13"):33.8 cm (13.3")
    • GL72M 7RDX-1023PT:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor generation
    • ideapad 720S (13"):8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • GL72M 7RDX-1023PT:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • ideapad 720S (13"):i7-8550U
    • GL72M 7RDX-1023PT:i7-7700HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ideapad 720S (13"):4 GHz
    • GL72M 7RDX-1023PT:3.8 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • ideapad 720S (13"):1.8 GHz
    • GL72M 7RDX-1023PT:2.8 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • ideapad 720S (13"):4 GT/s
    • GL72M 7RDX-1023PT:8 GT/s
  • Processor cache
    • ideapad 720S (13"):8 MB
    • GL72M 7RDX-1023PT:6 MB

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184 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersChampagneBlack
Housing materialKnown for oneAluminiumUnknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")43.9 cm (17.3")
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for one300 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor12 differ
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i77th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-8550Ui7-7700HQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4 GHz3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.8 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers8 MB6 MB
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 one2 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 cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i7-7700 Mobile Series
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory form factorDiffersOn-boardSO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB32 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers512 GB1.25 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD+SSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityDiffers512 GB256 GB
SSD form factorKnown for oneM.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050
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 dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1100 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
Audio2 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneJBLUnknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerDiffers1 W8 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio decodersKnown for oneDolby AtmosUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera signal formatKnown for one720pUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto focusKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.14.2
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown 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
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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
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 sourceNo
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Trial softwareKnown for oneMcAfee LiveSafeUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features2 differ
Processor ARK IDDiffers12258997185
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 Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityDiffers48 Wh41 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one8 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one45 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one20 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for onePower onUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.14 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers305.9 mm419 mm
DepthDiffers213.8 mm287 mm
HeightKnown for one13.6 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
Packaging contentidentical
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM175

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