MSI GS73VR 7RF (9S7-17B112-209) vs Apple MacBook MPXW2B/A
Comparison summary
For performance MSI GS73VR 7RF has a lot better performing processor.
For displaying graphics GS73VR 7RF has a lot faster graphics card.
Apple MacBook MPXW2B/A has a higher resolution screen (WQXGA).
GS73VR 7RF has a bigger screen. For carrying MPXW2B/A is lighter. It's also slimmer and smaller in size.
GS73VR 7RF has more SSD storage GS73VR 7RF has an HDD storage.
MSI GS73VR 7RF (9S7-17B112-209)
Apple MacBook MPXW2B/A
Compare laptop specifications
| MSI GS73VR 7RF (9S7-17B112-209) | Apple MacBook MPXW2B/A |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. | |
| Intel Core i7-7700HQ | Intel Core i5 Series |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed of a laptop. | |
| 8gb | 8gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. | |
| GeForce GTX 1060 | Intel Iris Graphics |
| Screen size | |
| 17.3″ | 13″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) | WQXGA (2560 x 1600 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 2.43 kg | 1.37 kg |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 41.1 x 28.4 x 1.96 cm | 30.4 x 21.23 x 1.5 cm |
| (16.18 x 11.18 x 0.77 inches) | (11.97 x 8.36 x 0.59 inches) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 10 | ? |
| Hard drives | |
| 120gb SSD, 2000gb HDD | 500gb SSD |
| Amazon.co.uk List Price | |
| £1,699.00 | £1,949.00 |
| Amazon.co.uk Lowest New Price | |
| £1,549.97 | £1,533.00 |
| Amazon.co.uk Lowest Used Price | |
| £1,420.00 | |
| Buy from Amazon.co.uk | Buy from Amazon.co.uk |
Amazon.co.uk description
MSI GS73VR 7RF (Stealth Pro) 17.3 Inch Gaming Laptop (Black) - (Kabylake Core i7-7700HQ, 8 GB RAM, 128GB SSD, 2TB HDD, GTX 1060, Windows 10)
7TH GENERATION INTEL« COREÖ i7 PROCESSORS
The perfect combination of MSI gaming laptops and 7th Generation Intel« CoreÖ i7 Processors shall bring you up to 10% performance enhancement of smoother VR experience. The 7th generation Intel Core H series processor utilizes a power-efficient microarchitecture, advanced process technology and silicon optimizations to deliver faster performance than processors of the previous generation. CPU core performance of Core i7-7700HQ is 8% faster than i7-6700HQ under average usage. CPU multimedia performance is enhanced, making it 10% faster than i7-6700HQ. 4K video decoding/transcoding is also improved 15%. The new media engine of the 7th generation Intel Core H series processor also delivers power-efficient VP9 and HEVC 10-bit hardware acceleration. 4K video playback with HDR visual quality is therefore significantly improved versus previous generation processors.
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PCI-E GEN3x 4 SSD û ULTRA SPEED STORAGE
Get in the game before everyone else with the latest PCI-E Gen 3.0 x4 bandwidth utilizing NVMe technology on single M.2 SSD. Harness the full performance potential of the Gen 3.0 SSD through the optimization of the hardware and software outputting extreme read speeds up to 2200MB/s, 5x faster than SATA3 SSD's.
LATEST ARCHITECTURE DDR4-2400 MEMORY SUPPORT
Get the best possible performance out of your notebook with support of the advanced DDR4-2400 memory, achieving over 32GB/s in reading speed and 36GB/s in writing. With over 40% faster performance than previous generations DDR3-1600, DDR4-2400 is the new laptop standard to take your extreme gaming experience to the next level.
DYNAMIC TEMPERATURE / PERFORMANCE BALANCING
The exclusive MSI ôSHIFTö technology pushes system to the extreme while minimizing noise and temperature.
Processor: Kabylake Core i7-7700HQ+HM175
Memory: DDR IV 8GB
Storage: 128GB NVMe SSD + 2 TB (SATA) HDD 7200rpm
Display: 17.3" FHD, Anti-Glare (1920*1080) eDP 120Hz Vivid Colour 94% (I)
Exclusive Cooler Boost Trinity Technology
Apple 13-Inch Macbook Pro with Retina (Space Grey) - (Intel Core i5 3.1 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD)
It's razor thin, feather light, and even faster and more powerful than before. It has the brightest, most colourful Mac notebook display ever. And it features the Touch Bar - a Multi-Touch-enabled strip of glass built into the keyboard for instant access to the tools you want, just when you want them. MacBook Pro is built on groundbreaking ideas. And it's ready for yours. It's razor thin, feather light, and even faster and more powerful than before. It has the brightest, most colourful Mac notebook display ever. And it features the Touch Bar - a Multi-Touch-enabled strip of glass built into the keyboard for instant access to the tools you want, just when you want them. MacBook Pro is built on groundbreaking ideas. And it's ready for yours. The Touch Bar replaces the function keys that have long occupied the top of your keyboard with something much more versatile and capable.2 It changes automatically based on what you're doing to show you relevant tools you already know how to use - system controls like volume and brightness, interactive ways to adjust or browse through content, intelligent typing features like emoji and predictive text, and more. And now TouchID is available on a Mac, enabling instant access to logins and fast, secure online purchases with Apple Pay. Every 13-inch model features powerful integrated graphics with 64MB of embedded DRAM, which accelerates graphics tasks. That means more time for what matters most - creating amazing work. MacBook Pro packs more performance into a thin design, yet still provides all-day battery life - up to 10 hours for both the 13-inch and 15-inch models.1 So you're free to keep watching, gaming and editing from wherever you are. The display in the MacBook Pro is the best ever in a Mac notebook. It features bright LED backlighting and a high contrast ratio, delivering deep blacks and bright whites. Its large pixel aperture and variable refresh rate make it power efficient.
Processor: 3.1GHz dual-core Intel Core i5, Turbo Boost up to 3.5GHz, with 64MB of eDRAM
RAM: 8GB of 2133MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory
Storage: 512GB PCIe-based onboard SSD
Retina display: 13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology; 2560x1600 native resolution at 227 pixels per inch with support for millions of colours
Operating System: macOS Sierra, Intel Iris Plus Graphics 650