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MSI GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-827ES vs MSI GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro Dragon Edition)-697ES

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  • 156specifications compared
  • 44differ
  • 112identical
  • 16known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-827ES:Black
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro Dragon Edition)-697ES:Black, Red
  • Display diagonal
    • GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-827ES:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro Dragon Edition)-697ES:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor model
    • GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-827ES:i7-4720HQ
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro Dragon Edition)-697ES:i7-4980HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-827ES:3.6 GHz
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro Dragon Edition)-697ES:4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-827ES:2.6 GHz
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro Dragon Edition)-697ES:2.8 GHz
  • Processor codename
    • GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-827ES:Haswell
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro Dragon Edition)-697ES:Crystal Well
  • Internal memory
    • GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-827ES:8 GB
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro Dragon Edition)-697ES:32 GB
  • Memory slots
    • GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-827ES:2x SO-DIMM
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro Dragon Edition)-697ES:4x SO-DIMM

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Comparison of GE60 2PE(Apache Pro)-827ES, GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro Dragon Edition)-697ES
172 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Red
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Processor5 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-4720HQi7-4980HQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.6 GHz4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4900 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellCrystal Well
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB32 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB1.51 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiBlu-Ray RW
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcemSATA
Graphics8 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 860MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB8 GB
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® Iris™ Pro Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4600Intel® Iris™ Pro Graphics 5200
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB2 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers400 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1300 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x4160xD26
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersSound Blaster CinemaSound Blaster Cinema 2
Number of built-in speakersDiffers42
Speaker powerKnown for one2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolutionDiffers1280 x 720 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Network2 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers26
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one103Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features7 differ
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7893483503
Processor codeDiffersSR1Q8SR1ZY
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery capacityDiffers49 Wh83 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W230 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg3.78 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers249.5 mm294 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.23 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.76 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48 mm

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