Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI GS40 6QE(Phantom)-229XTH vs MSI GT72S 6QD(Dominator G)-1259XTH

158specifications compared
13differ
145identical
13known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- GS40 6QE(Phantom)-229XTH:35.6 cm (14")
- GT72S 6QD(Dominator G)-1259XTH:43.9 cm (17.3")
Memory slots
- GS40 6QE(Phantom)-229XTH:2x SO-DIMM
- GT72S 6QD(Dominator G)-1259XTH:4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory
- GS40 6QE(Phantom)-229XTH:32 GB
- GT72S 6QD(Dominator G)-1259XTH:64 GB
Optical drive type
- GS40 6QE(Phantom)-229XTH:No
- GT72S 6QD(Dominator G)-1259XTH:DVD Super Multi
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
- GS40 6QE(Phantom)-229XTH:2
- GT72S 6QD(Dominator G)-1259XTH:6
Motherboard chipset
- GS40 6QE(Phantom)-229XTH:Intel® HM170
- GT72S 6QD(Dominator G)-1259XTH:Intel CM236
Numeric keypad
- GS40 6QE(Phantom)-229XTH:No
- GT72S 6QD(Dominator G)-1259XTH:Yes
Battery technology
- GS40 6QE(Phantom)-229XTH:Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
- GT72S 6QD(Dominator G)-1259XTH:Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)

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Comparison of GS40 6QE(Phantom)-229XTH, GT72S 6QD(Dominator G)-1259XTH
171 specifications	A MSI GS40 6QE(Phantom)-229XTH View product	B MSI GT72S 6QD(Dominator G)-1259XTH View product
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Matt
Memory2 differ
Memory clock speedKnown for one	2133 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsDiffers	2x SO-DIMM	4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	32 GB	64 GB
Storage1 differ
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD Super Multi
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
Graphicsidentical
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cameraidentical
Video capturing speedKnown for one	30 fps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	6
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM170	Intel CM236
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	9
Battery capacityKnown for one	8060 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	150 W	230 W
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	1.6 kg	3.78 kg
WidthDiffers	345 mm	428 mm
DepthDiffers	245 mm	294 mm
Height (front)Known for one	2.18 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	2.28 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	48 mm

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