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MSI GL72 6QD-016FR vs MSI GS40 6QE-074FR Phantom

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  • 161specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 145identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • GL72 6QD-016FR:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • GS40 6QE-074FR Phantom:35.6 cm (14")
  • Internal memory
    • GL72 6QD-016FR:8 GB
    • GS40 6QE-074FR Phantom:16 GB
  • Optical drive type
    • GL72 6QD-016FR:DVD Super Multi
    • GS40 6QE-074FR Phantom:No
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • GL72 6QD-016FR:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950M
    • GS40 6QE-074FR Phantom:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M
  • Discrete graphics card memory
    • GL72 6QD-016FR:2 GB
    • GS40 6QE-074FR Phantom:3 GB
  • Front camera resolution
    • GL72 6QD-016FR:1280 x 720 pixels
    • GS40 6QE-074FR Phantom:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Bluetooth version
    • GL72 6QD-016FR:4.0
    • GS40 6QE-074FR Phantom:4.1
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • GL72 6QD-016FR:1
    • GS40 6QE-074FR Phantom:0

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Comparison of GL72 6QD-016FR, GS40 6QE-074FR Phantom
182 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")35.6 cm (14")
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Storage1 differ
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB3 GB
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolutionDiffers1280 x 720 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Network1 differ
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.04.1
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboard1 differ
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8060 mAh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W150 W
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.8 kg1.6 kg
WidthDiffers420 mm345 mm
DepthDiffers287 mm245 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.18 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.28 cm
HeightKnown for one37 mmUnknown — not stated by the source

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