Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI CX62 6QD-201XAU vs MSI GS40 6QD-(Phantom)005XTR

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  • 141specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 123identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • CX62 6QD-201XAU:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GS40 6QD-(Phantom)005XTR:35.6 cm (14")
  • Display resolution
    • CX62 6QD-201XAU:1366 x 768 pixels
    • GS40 6QD-(Phantom)005XTR:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • CX62 6QD-201XAU:HD
    • GS40 6QD-(Phantom)005XTR:Full HD
  • Total storage capacity
    • CX62 6QD-201XAU:1 TB
    • GS40 6QD-(Phantom)005XTR:1.12 TB
  • Storage media
    • CX62 6QD-201XAU:HDD
    • GS40 6QD-(Phantom)005XTR:HDD+SSD
  • Optical drive type
    • CX62 6QD-201XAU:DVD Super Multi
    • GS40 6QD-(Phantom)005XTR:No
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • CX62 6QD-201XAU:NVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX
    • GS40 6QD-(Phantom)005XTR:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M
  • Discrete graphics memory type
    • CX62 6QD-201XAU:GDDR3
    • GS40 6QD-(Phantom)005XTR:GDDR5

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Comparison of CX62 6QD-201XAU, GS40 6QD-(Phantom)005XTR
176 specifications
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Dual-screenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processoridentical
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
SSD form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 940MXNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolutionDiffers1280 x 720 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.04.1
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersNoFreeDOS
Processor special featuresidentical
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
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg1.6 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm345 mm
DepthDiffers260 mm245 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.7 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one2.9 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22.8 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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