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Name: MSI GT72VR 6RE-015US
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#438 Intel Core i7-6700HQ

#138 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile

32768 MB

256 GB

SSD

17.30-inch

1920x1080

3867 g

428 x 294 x 48

83 Wh

Euro

#438 Intel Core i7-6700HQ » 100%

#138 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile » 100%

32768 MB » 100%

256 GB » 100%

SSD

15.60-inch » 90%

1920x1080 » 100%

2600 g » 67%

390 x 266 x 30 » 52%

62 Wh » 75%

2000 Euro

Specifications

MSI GT72VR 6RE-015US (GT72VR Series)

Processor

Intel Core i7-6700HQ 4 x 2.6 - 3.5 GHz (Intel Core i7)

Graphics adapter

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile - 8 GB VRAM, Core: 1442 MHz, Memory: 8008 MHz, GDDR5, 368.79

Memory

32 GB

, DDR4, 2400 MHz, 15-15-15-36, Dual-Channel

Display

17.30 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel 127 PPI, LG Philips LGD046E, IPS, glossy: no

Mainboard

Intel HM170 (Skylake PCH-H)

Storage

SanDisk SD8SNAT256G1122, 256 GB

, Secondary: 1 TB HGST HTS721010A9E630

Soundcard

NVIDIA GP104 - High Definition Audio Controller

Connections

7 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 USB 3.1 Gen2, 0 Thunderbolt, 1 HDMI, 1 DisplayPort, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: headphone, microphone, line-in, line-out (7.1 analog + S/PDIF), Card Reader: SD reader

Networking

Qualcomm/Atheros e2400 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet Controller (10/100/1000MBit/s), Atheros/Qualcomm QCA6174 (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 4.1

Optical drive

HT-DT-ST DVDRAM GUD0N

Size

height x width x depth (in mm): 48 x 428 x 294 ( = 1.89 x 16.85 x 11.57 in)

Battery

83 Wh Lithium-Ion, 7500 mAh, 9 cells

Operating System

Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64 Bit

Camera

Webcam: FHD (1080p @ 30 fps)
Primary Camera: 2 MPix

Additional features

Speakers: 2.1 Dynaudio (Nahimic Audio Enhancer) , Keyboard: Steelseries Chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, Velvet cloth, warranty card, Recovery information, Quick start guide, XSplit Gamecaster Trial, MSI Afterburner, RivaTuner, 24 Months Warranty

Weight

3.867 kg ( = 136.4 oz / 8.53 pounds), Power Supply: 940 g ( = 33.16 oz / 2.07 pounds)

Links

MSI homepage
MSI notebook section

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Specifications

Asus Strix GL502VS-FY032T (Strix GL502VS Series)

Processor

Intel Core i7-6700HQ 4 x 2.6 - 3.5 GHz (Intel Core i7)

Graphics adapter

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile - 8 GB VRAM, Core: 1443 MHz, Memory: 4000 MHz, GDDR5, ForceWare 372.53, No Optimus

Memory

32 GB

, DDR4, 2133 MHz, Dual-Channel, both slots in use

Display

15.60 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel 141 PPI, LG Philips LP156WF6-SPB6 (LGD046F), IPS, Full HD, G-Sync, glossy: no

Mainboard

Intel HM170 (Skylake PCH-H)

Storage

SanDisk SD8SNAT256G1002, 256 GB

, m.2-SSD + HGST Travelstar 7K1000 HTS721010A9E630, 1000 GB @ 7200 rpm, 2,5-Zoll-HDD

Soundcard

Realtek ALC255 @ Intel Sunrise Point PCH - High Definition Audio Controller

Connections

3 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 USB 3.1 Gen2, 1 HDMI, 1 DisplayPort, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: combined 3.5 mm stereo jack, Card Reader: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Brightness Sensor

Networking

Realtek RTL8168/8111 Gigabit-LAN (10/100/1000MBit/s), Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 4.1

Size

height x width x depth (in mm): 30 x 390 x 266 ( = 1.18 x 15.35 x 10.47 in)

Battery

62 Wh Lithium-Ion, 4 cells

Operating System

Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64 Bit

Camera

Webcam: HD (1280 x 720P @ 30fps)

Additional features

Speakers: stereo (3 W), Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, cable tie, ROG Gaming Center, 24 Months Warranty

Weight

2.6 kg ( = 91.71 oz / 5.73 pounds), Power Supply: 570 g ( = 20.11 oz / 1.26 pounds)

Price

2000 EUR

Links

Asus homepage
Asus notebook section

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317.3 cd/m²	323.7 cd/m²	312.6 cd/m²
339.8 cd/m²	348.7 cd/m²	310.9 cd/m²
337.3 cd/m²	339.6 cd/m²	309.8 cd/m²

Distribution of brightness

LG Philips LGD046E tested with X-Rite i1Pro Basic 2

Maximum: 348.7 cd/m² (Nits) Average: 326.6 cd/m² Minimum: 16.2 cd/m²
Brightness Distribution: 89 %
Center on Battery: 348.7 cd/m²
Contrast: 1080:1 (Black: 0.323 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 4.09 | 0.5-29.43 Ø4.99
ΔE Greyscale 2.14 | 0.57-98 Ø5.2
86.5% sRGB (Argyll 1.6.3 3D)
56.9% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 1.6.3 3D)
63.4% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
86.7% sRGB (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
68.3% Display P3 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
Gamma: 2.25

Download ICC File (X-Rite i1Pro 2)


290 cd/m²	291 cd/m²	277 cd/m²
310 cd/m²	315 cd/m²	296 cd/m²
279 cd/m²	282 cd/m²	269 cd/m²

Distribution of brightness

LG Philips LP156WF6-SPB6 (LGD046F) tested with X-Rite i1Pro 2

Maximum: 315 cd/m² (Nits) Average: 289.9 cd/m² Minimum: 35 cd/m²
Brightness Distribution: 85 %
Center on Battery: 315 cd/m²
Contrast: 984:1 (Black: 0.32 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 4.88 | 0.5-29.43 Ø4.99
ΔE Greyscale 4.17 | 0.57-98 Ø5.2
83% sRGB (Argyll 1.6.3 3D)
55% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 1.6.3 3D)
60.8% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
83.1% sRGB (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
64.5% Display P3 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
Gamma: 2.53

Download ICC File (X-Rite i1Pro 2)

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Noise Level

Idle		32.4 / 32.4 / 32.4 dB(A)
Load		39.4 / 52 dB(A)

	30 dB silent 40 dB(A) audible 50 dB(A) loud
min: , med: , max: BK Precision 732A (15 cm distance) environment noise: 28.9 dB(A)

Noise Level

Idle		32 / 33 / 34 dB(A)
Load		39 / 51 dB(A)

	30 dB silent 40 dB(A) audible 50 dB(A) loud
min: , med: , max: Audix TM1, Arta (15 cm distance) environment noise: 30 dB(A)

Power Consumption

Off / Standby	0.47 / 1.22 Watt
Idle	22.3 / 27.3 / 30 Watt
Load	152.2 / 204.2 Watt


Key: min: , med: , max: Metrahit Energy Currently we use the Metrahit Energy, a professional single phase power quality and energy measurement digital multimeter, for our measurements. Find out more about it here. All of our test methods can be found here.

Power Consumption

Off / Standby	0.6 / 1.4 Watt
Idle	20 / 24 / 29 Watt
Load	86 / 183 Watt


Key: min: , med: , max: Metrahit Energy Currently we use the Metrahit Energy, a professional single phase power quality and energy measurement digital multimeter, for our measurements. Find out more about it here. All of our test methods can be found here.

Battery Runtime

Idle (without WLAN, min brightness)		5h 22min
WiFi Websurfing		3h 44min
Load (maximum brightness)		1h 26min

Battery Runtime

Idle (without WLAN, min brightness)		4h 03min
WiFi Websurfing		3h 16min
Load (maximum brightness)		0h 58min

MSI GT72VR 6RE-015US - 2016-08-11 08/11/2016 v5.1 ^(old)
Redaktion

Chassis

80 / 98 → 81%

Keyboard

81%

Pointing Device

81%

Connectivity

74 / 81 → 91%

Weight

51 / 10-66 → 73%

Battery

73%

Display

88%

Games Performance

96%

Application Performance

91%

Temperature

89 / 95 → 94%

Noise

78 / 90 → 87%

Audio

90%

Camera

40 / 85 → 47%

Average

78%

87%

Gaming - Weighted Average

Asus Strix GL502VS-FY032T - 2016-08-21 08/21/2016 v5.1 ^(old)
Redaktion

Chassis

80 / 98 → 82%

Keyboard

84%

Pointing Device

75%

Connectivity

64 / 81 → 79%

Weight

59 / 10-66 → 88%

Battery

71%

Display

86%

Games Performance

97%

Application Performance

93%

Temperature

85 / 95 → 89%

Noise

74 / 90 → 82%

Audio

70%

Camera

55 / 85 → 65%

Average

76%

85%

Gaming - Weighted Average

Pros
+	very fast graphics performance from Pascal
+	good sound quality; dedicated subwoofer
+	updated Dragon system utility software
+	120 Hz and 5 ms response time option
+	relatively cool operating temperatures
+	upgradeable GPU (MXM 3.0 slot)
+	strong chassis and good quality
+	healthy number of ports
+	RGB backlit keyboard
+	easy serviceability
Cons
-	3x M.2 slots removed; no more NVMe support
-	no desktop-class Skylake CPU options
-	slight-moderate backlight bleeding
-	manual graphics switch removed
-	no individually backlit keys
-	Thunderbolt 3 removed
-	thick design; bulky
-	fans always active

Pros
+	comprehensive and modern port selection
+	pretty frugal for the performance
+	excellent maintainability
+	nice and well-built chassis
+	very good 3D performance
+	decent multimedia speakers
+	generally good input devices
+	high-contrast IPS display
+	decent WLAN performance
+	additional 1-TB HDD
+	8 GB GDDR5-VRAM
+	32 GB DDR4-RAM
+	comparatively light
Cons
-	response times might be too slow for ambitious gamers
-	creaking sounds from the rear of the chassis under pressure
-	gliding capabilities of the touchpad not perfect
-	no accessories despite the high price
-	rather mediocre SSD performance
-	only 2 RAM slots
-	very loud under maximum load

CrystalDiskMark 3.0 Write 4k QD32: 236.9 MB/s

CrystalDiskMark 3.0 Write 4k QD32: 256.3 MB/s » 108%

CrystalDiskMark 3.0 Read 4k QD32: 147.5 MB/s

CrystalDiskMark 3.0 Read 4k QD32: 149.4 MB/s » 101%

CrystalDiskMark 3.0 Write 4k: 99.4 MB/s

CrystalDiskMark 3.0 Write 4k: 75.7 MB/s » 76%

CrystalDiskMark 3.0 Read 4k: 23.1 MB/s

CrystalDiskMark 3.0 Read 4k: 21.44 MB/s » 93%

CrystalDiskMark 3.0 Write 512: 319.2 MB/s

CrystalDiskMark 3.0 Write 512: 287.8 MB/s » 90%

CrystalDiskMark 3.0 Read 512: 288.9 MB/s

CrystalDiskMark 3.0 Read 512: 294.8 MB/s » 102%

CrystalDiskMark 3.0 Write Seq: 338.5 MB/s

CrystalDiskMark 3.0 Write Seq: 312.4 MB/s » 92%

CrystalDiskMark 3.0 Read Seq: 529 MB/s

CrystalDiskMark 3.0 Read Seq: 485.4 MB/s » 92%

Cinebench R10 Shading 32Bit: 6811

Cinebench R10 Rendering Multiple CPUs 32Bit: 20102

Cinebench R10 Rendering Single 32Bit: 4949

Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 1M 1M: 11.97 s*

Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 2M 2M: 27.28 s*

Super Pi Mod 1.5 XS 32M 32M: 652 s*

AS SSD Copy Game MB/s: 274.2 MB/s

AS SSD Copy Program MB/s: 106.2 MB/s

AS SSD Copy ISO MB/s: 462 MB/s

AS SSD Score Total: 688 Points

AS SSD Score Total: 598 Points » 87%

AS SSD Score Write: 372 Points

AS SSD Score Write: 288 Points » 77%

AS SSD Score Read: 210 Points

AS SSD Score Read: 207 Points » 99%

AS SSD Access Time Write: 0.164 ms*

AS SSD Access Time Write: 0.161 ms* » 98%

AS SSD Access Time Read: 0.069 ms*

AS SSD Access Time Read: 0.097 ms* » 141%

AS SSD 4K-64 Write: 255.7 MB/s

AS SSD 4K-64 Write: 191.8 MB/s » 75%

AS SSD 4K-64 Read: 137.8 MB/s

AS SSD 4K-64 Read: 140.7 MB/s » 102%

AS SSD 4K Write: 84.1 MB/s

AS SSD 4K Write: 65.5 MB/s » 78%

AS SSD 4K Read: 21.41 MB/s

AS SSD 4K Read: 16.31 MB/s » 76%

AS SSD Seq Write: 322.1 MB/s

AS SSD Seq Write: 309.9 MB/s » 96%

AS SSD Seq Read: 507 MB/s

AS SSD Seq Read: 504 MB/s » 99%

Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64Bit: 130 Points

Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64Bit: 147 Points » 113%

Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64Bit: 671 Points

Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64Bit: 676 Points » 101%

Cinebench R15 Ref. Match 64Bit: 99.6 %

Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64Bit: 88.3 fps

Cinebench R11.5 CPU Single 64Bit: 1.5 Points

Cinebench R11.5 CPU Single 64Bit: 1.56 Points » 104%

Cinebench R11.5 CPU Multi 64Bit: 7.38 Points

Cinebench R11.5 CPU Multi 64Bit: 7.3 Points » 99%

Cinebench R11.5 OpenGL 64Bit: 59.9 fps

ComputeMark v2.1 Normal, QJuliaRayTrace: 4326

ComputeMark v2.1 Normal, Mandel Scalar: 2683

ComputeMark v2.1 Normal, Mandel Vector: 2436

ComputeMark v2.1 Normal, Fluid 2DTexArr: 1378

ComputeMark v2.1 Normal, Fluid 3DTex: 1412

ComputeMark v2.1 Normal, Score: 12235

3DMark 11 Performance Combined: 8452 Points

3DMark 11 Performance Combined: 8396 Points » 99%

3DMark 11 Performance Physics: 8521 Points

3DMark 11 Performance Physics: 8704 Points » 102%

3DMark 11 Performance GPU: 13760 Points

3DMark 11 Performance GPU: 22022 Points » 160%

3DMark 11 Performance: 11913 Points

3DMark 11 Performance: 15822 Points » 133%

LuxMark v2.0 64Bit Room GPUs-only: 2369 Samples/s

LuxMark v2.0 64Bit Sala GPUs-only: 4097 Samples/s

3DMark Fire Strike Ultra Combined: 2063 Points

3DMark Fire Strike Ultra Physics: 9808 Points

3DMark Fire Strike Ultra Graphics: 3984 Points

3DMark Fire Strike Ultra Score: 3967 Points

3DMark Fire Strike Extreme Combined: 3552 Points

3DMark Fire Strike Extreme Physics: 9843 Points

3DMark Fire Strike Extreme Graphics: 8153 Points

3DMark Fire Strike Extreme Score: 7386 Points

3DMark Fire Strike Combined: 5855 Points

3DMark Fire Strike Combined: 5935 Points » 101%

3DMark Fire Strike Physics: 9846 Points

3DMark Fire Strike Physics: 9852 Points » 100%

3DMark Fire Strike Graphics: 17354 Points

3DMark Fire Strike Graphics: 16525 Points » 95%

3DMark Fire Strike Score: 13239 Points

3DMark Fire Strike Score: 12909 Points » 98%

3DMark Cloud Gate Standard Physics: 6954 Points

3DMark Cloud Gate Standard Physics: 7029 Points » 101%

3DMark Cloud Gate Standard Graphics: 103082 Points

3DMark Cloud Gate Standard Graphics: 64973 Points » 63%

3DMark Cloud Gate Standard Score: 25315 Points

3DMark Cloud Gate Standard Score: 22943 Points » 91%

3DMark Ice Storm Unlimited Physics: 46247 Points

3DMark Ice Storm Unlimited Graphics Score: 310610 Points

3DMark Ice Storm Unlimited Score: 136814 Points

3DMark Ice Storm Extreme Physics: 45592 Points

3DMark Ice Storm Extreme Graphics: 222392 Points

3DMark Ice Storm Extreme Score: 119453 Points

3DMark Ice Storm Standard Physics: 45795 Points

3DMark Ice Storm Standard Graphics: 243107 Points

3DMark Ice Storm Standard Score: 124194 Points

wPrime 2.10 : 243.6 s*

wPrime 2.10 : 7.996 s*

Octane V2 Total Score: 27266 Points

Octane V2 Total Score: 36243 Points » 133%

SPECviewperf 12 Solidworks (sw-03): 43.14 fps

SPECviewperf 12 Siemens NX (snx-02): 7.46 fps

SPECviewperf 12 Showcase (showcase-01): 78.8 fps

SPECviewperf 12 Medical (medical-01): 37.56 fps

SPECviewperf 12 Maya (maya-04): 78.1 fps

SPECviewperf 12 Energy (energy-01): 8.27 fps

SPECviewperf 12 Creo (creo-01): 45.62 fps

SPECviewperf 12 Catia (catia-04): 72.3 fps

Sunspider 1.0 Total Score: 91.3 ms*

TrueCrypt Serpent Mean 100MB: 0.377 GB/s

TrueCrypt Twofish Mean 100MB: 0.645 GB/s

TrueCrypt AES Mean 100MB: 2.9 GB/s

X264 HD Benchmark 4.0 Pass 2: 40.8 fps

X264 HD Benchmark 4.0 Pass 1: 142.8 fps

PCMark 8 Storage Score v2: 4837 Points

PCMark 8 Work Score Accelerated v2: 5095 Points

PCMark 8 Work Score Accelerated v2: 5011 Points » 98%

PCMark 8 Creative Score Accelerated v2: 7636 Points

PCMark 8 Home Score Accelerated v2: 4620 Points

PCMark 8 Home Score Accelerated v2: 4651 Points » 101%

JetStream 1.1 Total Score: 233.6 Points

JetStream 1.1 Total Score: 234.2 Points » 100%

Batman: Arkham Knight High / On: 79 fps

Guild Wars 2 All Maximum / On: 54.7 fps

StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm Ultra / Extreme: 124.4 fps

BioShock Infinite Ultra Preset, DX11 (DDOF): 129.5 fps

Thief Very High Preset: 78 fps

Metal Gear Solid V Extra High / On: 60 fps

Fallout 4 Ultra Preset: 100.9 fps

Rise of the Tomb Raider Very High Preset: 92.3 fps

Rise of the Tomb Raider Very High Preset: 88.7 fps » 96%

Rise of the Tomb Raider High Preset: 104 fps

Need for Speed 2016 Ultra / On: 100.3 fps

Need for Speed 2016 High / On: 104 fps

Need for Speed 2016 Medium / Off: 126.6 fps

Need for Speed 2016 Medium / Off: 128.9 fps

Need for Speed 2016 Low / Off: 142.9 fps

Doom Ultra Preset: 101.6 fps

Doom Ultra Preset: 125.1 fps » 123%

Doom High Preset: 130.1 fps

Overwatch Epic (Render Scale 100 %): 151.7 fps

Mirror's Edge Catalyst Ultra Preset: 92.1 fps

Mirror's Edge Catalyst Ultra Preset: 92 fps » 100%

Mirror's Edge Catalyst High Preset: 117.3 fps

Mirror's Edge Catalyst High Preset: 99.6 fps » 85%

Mirror's Edge Catalyst Medium Preset: 137.6 fps

Mirror's Edge Catalyst Low Preset: 176 fps

SD Card Reader JPG Copy Test (av. of 3 runs): 135.3 MB/s

SD Card Reader JPG Copy Test (av. of 3 runs): 74 MB/s » 55%

SD Card Reader AS SSD Seq Read Test (1GB): 186.3 MB/s

SD Card Reader AS SSD Seq Read Test (1GB): 84 MB/s » 45%

Battery Runtime WiFi Websurfing: 224 min

Battery Runtime WiFi Websurfing: 196 min » 88%

Response Times Response Time Grey 50% / Grey 80%: 34.4 ms*

Response Times Response Time Grey 50% / Grey 80%: 38 ms* » 110%

Response Times Response Time Black / White: 25.2 ms*

Response Times Response Time Black / White: 23 ms* » 91%

Response Times PWM Frequency: 0 Hz

Loudspeakers Pink Noise: 57 dB(A)

Loudspeakers Pink Noise: 77 dB(A) » 135%

Networking iperf Server (receive) TCP 1 m 512KB: 467.9 MBit/s

Networking iperf Client (transmit) TCP 1 m 512KB: 544 MBit/s

Networking iperf Server (receive) TCP 1 m: 648 MBit/s

Networking iperf Client (transmit) TCP 1 m: 468 MBit/s

Display Display P3 Coverage: 68.3 %

Display Display P3 Coverage: 64.5 % » 94%

Display sRGB Coverage: 86.7 %

Display sRGB Coverage: 83.1 % » 96%

Display AdobeRGB 1998 Coverage: 63.4 %

Display AdobeRGB 1998 Coverage: 60.8 % » 96%

Mozilla Kraken 1.1 Total: 1087 ms*

Battlefield 4 Ultra Preset: 132.7 fps

Battlefield 4 High Preset: 192.2 fps

The Witcher 3 Ultra Graphics & Postprocessing (HBAO+): 55.2 fps

The Witcher 3 High Graphics & Postprocessing (Nvidia HairWorks Off): 102.4 fps

The Witcher 3 Medium Graphics & Postprocessing: 165.9 fps

* Smaller values are better.

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