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MSI GS30 2M(Shadow)-016UK vs MSI GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro Dragon Edition)-697ES

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  • 156specifications compared
  • 35differ
  • 121identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-016UK:Black
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro Dragon Edition)-697ES:Black, Red
  • Display diagonal
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-016UK:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro Dragon Edition)-697ES:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor model
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-016UK:i7-4870HQ
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro Dragon Edition)-697ES:i7-4980HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-016UK:3.7 GHz
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro Dragon Edition)-697ES:4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-016UK:2.5 GHz
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro Dragon Edition)-697ES:2.8 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-016UK:16 GB
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro Dragon Edition)-697ES:32 GB
  • Memory slots
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-016UK:2x SO-DIMM
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro Dragon Edition)-697ES:4x SO-DIMM
  • Maximum internal memory
    • GS30 2M(Shadow)-016UK:16 GB
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro Dragon Edition)-697ES:32 GB

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Comparison of GS30 2M(Shadow)-016UK, GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro Dragon Edition)-697ES
189 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Red
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")43.9 cm (17.3")
Processor4 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-4870HQi7-4980HQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.7 GHz4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4800 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4900 Mobile Series
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers512 GB1.51 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers01
Number of SSDs installedDiffers24
SSD capacityDiffers256 GB128 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersNoBlu-Ray RW
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980M
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1300 MHz
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
Audioidentical
Speaker powerKnown for one4 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolutionDiffers1280 x 720 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers26
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionDiffers1.4b1.4
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Line-inDiffersNoYes
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Processor special features2 differ
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers8350483503
Processor codeDiffersSR1ZXSR1ZY
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers49
Battery capacityDiffers47.36 Wh83 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W230 W
Docking stationidentical
Docking station connecting interfaceKnown for onePCI Express x16 (Gen 3)Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station graphics card modelKnown for oneNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station graphics card memoryKnown for one4 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking station graphics card memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station built-in speakersKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking station audio output channelsKnown for one2.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station speakers RMS powerKnown for one10 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking station subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking station Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking station USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station mini DisplayPortKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking station headphone outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking station microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking station power connectorKnown for one24-pinUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking station power supplyKnown for one450 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking station LAN controllerKnown for oneKiller Gb LANUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking station supported HDD sizeKnown for one3.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.2 kg3.78 kg
WidthDiffers320 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers227 mm294 mm
HeightDiffers19.8 mm48 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Docking station includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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