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MSI GT60 2QD(Dominator 4K Edition)-1206AU vs MSI GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-494AU

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  • 159specifications compared
  • 30differ
  • 129identical
  • 3known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • GT60 2QD(Dominator 4K Edition)-1206AU:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-494AU:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • GT60 2QD(Dominator 4K Edition)-1206AU:3840 x 2160 pixels
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-494AU:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • GT60 2QD(Dominator 4K Edition)-1206AU:4K Ultra HD
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-494AU:Full HD
  • Processor model
    • GT60 2QD(Dominator 4K Edition)-1206AU:i7-4710MQ
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-494AU:i7-4710HQ
  • Processor socket
    • GT60 2QD(Dominator 4K Edition)-1206AU:PGA946
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-494AU:BGA 1364
  • Bus type
    • GT60 2QD(Dominator 4K Edition)-1206AU:DMI
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-494AU:DMI2
  • Internal memory
    • GT60 2QD(Dominator 4K Edition)-1206AU:8 GB
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-494AU:16 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • GT60 2QD(Dominator 4K Edition)-1206AU:1 TB
    • GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-494AU:1.25 TB

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Comparison of GT60 2QD(Dominator 4K Edition)-1206AU, GT72 2QE(Dominator Pro)-494AU
162 specifications
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers3840 x 2160 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffers4K Ultra HDFull HD
Processor3 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-4710MQi7-4710HQ
Processor socketDiffersPGA946BGA 1364
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI2
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB1.25 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray DVD ComboBlu-Ray RW
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970MNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers3 GB8 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.2/1212.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.3
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSound Blaster CinemaSound Blaster Cinema 2
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolutionDiffers1280 x 720 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Networkidentical
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers36
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Processor special features4 differ
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)DiffersVT-xVT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers7893178930
Processor codeDiffersSR1PQSR1PX
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers7800 mAh83 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers180 W230 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3.5 kg3.78 kg
WidthDiffers395 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers267 mm294 mm
HeightDiffers55 mm48 mm

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