Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI GS30 2M(Shadow)-062AU vs MSI GT72 2QD(Dominator)-1065AU

155specifications compared
44differ
111identical
15known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- GS30 2M(Shadow)-062AU:33.8 cm (13.3")
- GT72 2QD(Dominator)-1065AU:43.9 cm (17.3")
Processor model
- GS30 2M(Shadow)-062AU:i7-4870HQ
- GT72 2QD(Dominator)-1065AU:i7-4720HQ
Processor boost frequency
- GS30 2M(Shadow)-062AU:3.7 GHz
- GT72 2QD(Dominator)-1065AU:3.6 GHz
Processor frequency
- GS30 2M(Shadow)-062AU:2.5 GHz
- GT72 2QD(Dominator)-1065AU:2.6 GHz
Processor codename
- GS30 2M(Shadow)-062AU:Crystal Well
- GT72 2QD(Dominator)-1065AU:Haswell
Memory slots
- GS30 2M(Shadow)-062AU:2x SO-DIMM
- GT72 2QD(Dominator)-1065AU:4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory
- GS30 2M(Shadow)-062AU:16 GB
- GT72 2QD(Dominator)-1065AU:32 GB
Total storage capacity
- GS30 2M(Shadow)-062AU:256 GB
- GT72 2QD(Dominator)-1065AU:1 TB

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Comparison of GS30 2M(Shadow)-062AU, GT72 2QD(Dominator)-1065AU
170 specifications	A MSI GS30 2M(Shadow)-062AU View product	B MSI GT72 2QD(Dominator)-1065AU View product
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	33.8 cm (13.3")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Processor5 differ
Processor modelDiffers	i7-4870HQ	i7-4720HQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.7 GHz	3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.5 GHz	2.6 GHz
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-4800 Mobile series	Intel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffers	Crystal Well	Haswell
Memory2 differ
Memory slotsDiffers	2x SO-DIMM	4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	32 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	256 GB	1 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	HDD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers	0	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	Blu-Ray RW
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one	128 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for one	mSATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR5
On-board graphics card familyDiffers	Intel® Iris™ Pro Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® Iris™ Pro Graphics 5200	Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	2 GB	1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	200 MHz	400 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0xD26	0x416
Audioidentical
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Speaker powerKnown for one	4 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	6
HDMI versionDiffers	1.4b	1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
S/PDIF out portDiffers	No	Yes
Line-inDiffers	No	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	Yes	No
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Processor special features9 differ
Intel TSX-NIDiffers	Yes	No
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers	1.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	83504	78934
Processor codeDiffers	SR1ZX	SR1Q8
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm	37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	No	Yes
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	9
Battery capacityDiffers	47.36 Wh	83 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	230 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.2 kg	3.78 kg
WidthDiffers	320 mm	428 mm
DepthDiffers	227 mm	294 mm
HeightDiffers	19.8 mm	48 mm

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