Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI GE60 Apache-629 vs MSI GT72 2QD(Dominator)-281NL

151specifications compared
19differ
132identical
15known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- GE60 Apache-629:39.6 cm (15.6")
- GT72 2QD(Dominator)-281NL:43.9 cm (17.3")
Memory slots
- GE60 Apache-629:2x SO-DIMM
- GT72 2QD(Dominator)-281NL:4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory
- GE60 Apache-629:16 GB
- GT72 2QD(Dominator)-281NL:32 GB
Discrete graphics card model
- GE60 Apache-629:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 850M
- GT72 2QD(Dominator)-281NL:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M
Discrete graphics card memory
- GE60 Apache-629:2 GB
- GT72 2QD(Dominator)-281NL:6 GB
Discrete graphics memory type
- GE60 Apache-629:GDDR3
- GT72 2QD(Dominator)-281NL:GDDR5
Front camera resolution
- GE60 Apache-629:1280 x 720 pixels
- GT72 2QD(Dominator)-281NL:1920 x 1080 pixels
Ethernet LAN data rates
- GE60 Apache-629:10,1000,100 Mbit/s
- GT72 2QD(Dominator)-281NL:10,100,1000 Mbit/s

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Comparison of GE60 Apache-629, GT72 2QD(Dominator)-281NL
166 specifications	A MSI GE60 Apache-629 View product	B MSI GT72 2QD(Dominator)-281NL View product
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Memory2 differ
Memory slotsDiffers	2x SO-DIMM	4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	32 GB
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 850M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers	2 GB	6 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffers	GDDR3	GDDR5
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,1000,100 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 featuresidentical
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VT-d, VT-x
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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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