Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI GS40-6QE16H21 Phantom vs MSI GT72S-6QE G16H21 Dominator Pro G

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  • 165specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 149identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • GS40-6QE16H21 Phantom:35.6 cm (14")
    • GT72S-6QE G16H21 Dominator Pro G:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Memory slots
    • GS40-6QE16H21 Phantom:2x SO-DIMM
    • GT72S-6QE G16H21 Dominator Pro G:4x SO-DIMM
  • Maximum internal memory
    • GS40-6QE16H21 Phantom:32 GB
    • GT72S-6QE G16H21 Dominator Pro G:64 GB
  • Optical drive type
    • GS40-6QE16H21 Phantom:No
    • GT72S-6QE G16H21 Dominator Pro G:DVD Super Multi
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • GS40-6QE16H21 Phantom:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M
    • GT72S-6QE G16H21 Dominator Pro G:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980M
  • Discrete graphics card memory
    • GS40-6QE16H21 Phantom:3 GB
    • GT72S-6QE G16H21 Dominator Pro G:4 GB
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • GS40-6QE16H21 Phantom:2
    • GT72S-6QE G16H21 Dominator Pro G:6
  • Motherboard chipset
    • GS40-6QE16H21 Phantom:Intel® HM170
    • GT72S-6QE G16H21 Dominator Pro G:Intel CM236

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Comparison of GS40-6QE16H21 Phantom, GT72S-6QE G16H21 Dominator Pro G
207 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")43.9 cm (17.3")
Maximum refresh rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source75 Hz
Memory2 differ
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB64 GB
Storage1 differ
Total HDDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Total SSDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
NVMeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVMe, PCI Express 3.0
SSD form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers3 GB4 GB
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Front camera signal formatKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1080p
Ports & interfaces1 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 oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM170Intel CM236
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Keyboard backlit colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVarious
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features1 differ
Intel QuickPath InterconnectKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Pro Wireless Display (Intel® Pro WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® RealSense TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® RealSense™ Technology with Long-Range CameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Wireless-AC TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Short-Range Intel RealSense CameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers49
Battery capacityKnown for one8060 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers150 W230 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.6 kg3.78 kg
WidthDiffers345 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers245 mm294 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.18 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one2.28 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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