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MSI GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-688ES vs MSI GT72 2QD(Dominator)-884XES

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  • 156specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 132identical
  • 14known for one product only

Key differences

  • Memory slots
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-688ES:2x SO-DIMM
    • GT72 2QD(Dominator)-884XES:4x SO-DIMM
  • Maximum internal memory
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-688ES:16 GB
    • GT72 2QD(Dominator)-884XES:32 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-688ES:1.12 TB
    • GT72 2QD(Dominator)-884XES:1 TB
  • Storage media
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-688ES:HDD+SSD
    • GT72 2QD(Dominator)-884XES:HDD
  • Optical drive type
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-688ES:Blu-Ray DVD Combo
    • GT72 2QD(Dominator)-884XES:DVD Super Multi
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-688ES:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 860M
    • GT72 2QD(Dominator)-884XES:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M
  • Discrete graphics card memory
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-688ES:2 GB
    • GT72 2QD(Dominator)-884XES:6 GB
  • Audio system
    • GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-688ES:Sound Blaster Cinema
    • GT72 2QD(Dominator)-884XES:Sound Blaster Cinema 2

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Comparison of GE70 2PE(Apache Pro)-688ES, GT72 2QD(Dominator)-884XES
170 specifications
Memory2 differ
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.12 TB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for onemSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray DVD ComboDVD Super Multi
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 860MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB6 GB
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
Network1 differ
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
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
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
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1FreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
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 & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg3.78 kg
WidthDiffers418 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers269 mm294 mm
HeightDiffers39 mm48 mm

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