Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI GE60 2PL(Apache)-657CZ vs MSI GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-1210BE

155specifications compared
29differ
126identical
13known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- GE60 2PL(Apache)-657CZ:39.6 cm (15.6")
- GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-1210BE:43.9 cm (17.3")
Processor model
- GE60 2PL(Apache)-657CZ:i7-4710HQ
- GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-1210BE:i7-4720HQ
Processor boost frequency
- GE60 2PL(Apache)-657CZ:3.5 GHz
- GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-1210BE:3.6 GHz
Processor frequency
- GE60 2PL(Apache)-657CZ:2.5 GHz
- GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-1210BE:2.6 GHz
Processor cache type
- GE60 2PL(Apache)-657CZ:Smart Cache
- GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-1210BE:L3
Internal memory
- GE60 2PL(Apache)-657CZ:8 GB
- GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-1210BE:16 GB
Memory slots
- GE60 2PL(Apache)-657CZ:2x SO-DIMM
- GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-1210BE:4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory
- GE60 2PL(Apache)-657CZ:16 GB
- GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-1210BE:32 GB

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Comparison of GE60 2PL(Apache)-657CZ, GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-1210BE
168 specifications	A MSI GE60 2PL(Apache)-657CZ View product	B MSI GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-1210BE View product
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Processor4 differ
Processor modelDiffers	i7-4710HQ	i7-4720HQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.5 GHz	3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.5 GHz	2.6 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L3
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	16 GB
Memory slotsDiffers	2x SO-DIMM	4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	32 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD	HDD+SSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	mSATA
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 850M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers	2 GB	4 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffers	GDDR3	GDDR5
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	12.0	11.2/12
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolutionDiffers	1280 x 720 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Networkidentical
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	6
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	0
S/PDIF out portDiffers	No	Yes
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM86	Intel® HM87
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	78930	78934
Processor codeDiffers	SR1PX	SR1Q8
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	9
Battery capacityDiffers	4400 mAh	83 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	120 W	230 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.4 kg	3.78 kg
WidthDiffers	383 mm	428 mm
DepthDiffers	249.5 mm	294 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	48 mm
Height (front)Known for one	3.23 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.76 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source

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