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MSI GE72 2QD(Apache)-016LU vs MSI GT72 2QD(Dominator)-1044XES

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  • 159specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 135identical
  • 9known for one product only

Key differences

  • Memory slots
    • GE72 2QD(Apache)-016LU:2x SO-DIMM
    • GT72 2QD(Dominator)-1044XES:4x SO-DIMM
  • Maximum internal memory
    • GE72 2QD(Apache)-016LU:16 GB
    • GT72 2QD(Dominator)-1044XES:32 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • GE72 2QD(Apache)-016LU:1 TB
    • GT72 2QD(Dominator)-1044XES:1.12 TB
  • Storage media
    • GE72 2QD(Apache)-016LU:HDD
    • GT72 2QD(Dominator)-1044XES:HDD+SSD
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • GE72 2QD(Apache)-016LU:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M
    • GT72 2QD(Dominator)-1044XES:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M
  • Discrete graphics card memory
    • GE72 2QD(Apache)-016LU:2 GB
    • GT72 2QD(Dominator)-1044XES:3 GB
  • Audio system
    • GE72 2QD(Apache)-016LU:Sound Blaster Cinema
    • GT72 2QD(Dominator)-1044XES:Sound Blaster Cinema 2
  • Number of built-in speakers
    • GE72 2QD(Apache)-016LU:4
    • GT72 2QD(Dominator)-1044XES:2

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Comparison of GE72 2QD(Apache)-016LU, GT72 2QD(Dominator)-1044XES
168 specifications
Memory2 differ
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcemSATA
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB3 GB
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersSound Blaster CinemaSound Blaster Cinema 2
Number of built-in speakersDiffers42
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Speaker powerKnown for one2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolutionDiffers1280 x 720 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Networkidentical
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers36
HDMI versionDiffers1.4b1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityDiffers12
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1FreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery capacityDiffers60 Wh83 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers150 W230 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg3.78 kg
WidthDiffers419 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers280 mm294 mm
HeightDiffers29 mm48 mm

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