Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) vs MSI CX72 7QL-035

140specifications compared
44differ
96identical
60known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen):Hybrid (2-in-1)
- CX72 7QL-035:Laptop
Form factor
- ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen):Convertible (Folder)
- CX72 7QL-035:Clamshell
Display diagonal
- ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen):35.6 cm (14")
- CX72 7QL-035:43.9 cm (17.3")
Touchscreen
- ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen):Yes
- CX72 7QL-035:No
Processor family
- ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen):Intel® Core™ i5
- CX72 7QL-035:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen):7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
- CX72 7QL-035:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen):i5-7200U
- CX72 7QL-035:i7-7500U
Processor boost frequency
- ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen):3.1 GHz
- CX72 7QL-035:3.5 GHz

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Comparison of ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen), CX72 7QL-035
200 specifications	A Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen)View product	B MSI CX72 7QL-035 View product
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Laptop
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Folder)	Clamshell
Housing materialKnown for one	Carbon fibre	Unknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningKnown for one	Business	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	43.9 cm (17.3")
TouchscreenDiffers	Yes	No
Touchscreen typeKnown for one	Capacitive	Unknown — not stated by the source
Touch technologyKnown for one	Multi-touch	Unknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for one	IPS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Screen shapeKnown for one	Flat	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dual-screenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor7 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	7th gen Intel® Core™ i5	7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i5-7200U	i7-7500U
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.1 GHz	3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.5 GHz	2.7 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	4 MB
Configurable TDP-up frequencyDiffers	2.7 GHz	2.9 GHz
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	LPDDR3-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1866 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory form factorDiffers	On-board	SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	32 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one	16 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	256 GB	1.25 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	HDD+SSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for one	PCI Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD form factorKnown for one	M.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MicroSD (TransFlash)	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 TB
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	NVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1000 MHz	1050 MHz
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR3
CUDAKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio2 differ
Audio chipKnown for one	Conexant CX11771	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	2	4
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Conexant	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerDiffers	2 W	8 W
Audio decodersKnown for one	Dolby Audio Premium	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	1 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front camera signal formatKnown for one	720p	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 fps
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	4.1	4.2
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	3	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers	0	1
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffers	No	Yes
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel SoC	Unknown — not stated by the source
AccelerometerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ambient light sensorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Electronic compassKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
GyroscopeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceDiffers	ThinkPad UltraNav	Touchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Island-style keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 10 Pro	Windows 10 Home
Trial softwareKnown for one	McAfee LiveSafe	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features2 differ
Processor ARK IDDiffers	95443	95451
Processor codeDiffers	SR2ZU	SR2ZV
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	6
Battery capacityDiffers	56 Wh	41 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one	15.5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	HDD, Power on, Supervisor	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	EPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.42 kg	2.8 kg
WidthDiffers	333 mm	420 mm
DepthDiffers	229 mm	287 mm
HeightDiffers	17.4 mm	37 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Stylus penKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Enterprise, Small Business	Unknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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