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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Envy x360 vs GE63VR 7RE⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models Envy x360 and GE63VR 7RE within the same category.

Reference model ⁦HP Envy x360⁩

⁦Envy x360⁩

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Reference model ⁦MSI GE63VR 7RE⁩

⁦GE63VR 7RE⁩

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦Envy x360⁩ ⁦GE63VR 7RE⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
General
Brand HP MSI
Product Family Envy —
Model ⁦Envy x360⁩ ⁦GE63VR 7RE⁩
Launch Year ⁦2025 year⁩ ⁦2017 year⁩
Form Factor ⁦2-in-1 Convertible⁩ Clamshell
Laptop Category ⁦2-in-1⁩ Gaming
Operating System — ⁦Windows 10⁩
Operating System Architecture ⁦64-bit⁩ ⁦64-bit⁩
Processor
Processor Manufacturer Intel Intel
Processor Family ⁦Intel Core Ultra 7⁩ ⁦Intel Core i7⁩
Processor Model ⁦Core Ultra 7⁩ ⁦Intel Core i7 7700HQ 2.8GHz⁩
Processor Generation — ⁦7th Gen⁩
CPU Architecture ⁦x86-64⁩ ⁦x86-64⁩
CPU Process Node — ⁦14 nm⁩
CPU Cores — ⁦4 cores⁩
Efficiency Cores — ⁦0 cores⁩
CPU Threads — ⁦8 threads⁩
CPU Base Clock — ⁦2.8 GHz⁩
CPU Max Boost Clock — ⁦3.8 GHz⁩
L3 Cache — ⁦6 MB⁩
Processor Base Power — ⁦45 W⁩
AI / NPU
NPU Yes —
NPU Model Intel AI Boost —
Platform AI Performance — ⁦0 TOPS⁩
Graphics
Graphics Type Integrated Discrete
GPU Manufacturer Intel NVIDIA
GPU Model — ⁦Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060⁩
GPU Architecture — Pascal
VRAM Capacity ⁦0 GB⁩ ⁦6 GB⁩
VRAM Type Shared system memory ⁦GDDR5⁩
Maximum External Displays — ⁦3 displays⁩
Maximum External Resolution — ⁦3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz⁩
Memory
Installed Memory ⁦16 GB⁩ ⁦16 GB⁩
Maximum Memory — ⁦32 GB⁩
Memory Type — ⁦DDR4 SDRAM⁩
Memory Speed — ⁦2400 MT/s⁩
Memory Form Factor — SO-DIMM
Memory Slots — ⁦2 slots⁩
Memory Slots Used — ⁦2 slots⁩
Memory Upgradeable — Yes
Memory Channels — Dual-channel
Storage
Primary Storage Type SSD SSD
Storage Capacity ⁦1024 GB⁩ ⁦256 GB⁩
Storage Interface — PCIe NVMe; SATA
Storage PCIe Generation — ⁦PCIe 3.0⁩
Storage Form Factor — ⁦M.2 2280; 2.5-inch⁩
Installed Storage Drives ⁦1 drives⁩ ⁦2 drives⁩
Maximum Storage Drives — ⁦3 drives⁩
M.2 Storage Slots — ⁦2 slots⁩
2.5-inch Drive Bay — Yes
RAID Support — No
Card Reader — Yes
Card Reader Formats — SD; SDHC; SDXC
Card Reader Standard — SDXC
Display
Display Size — ⁦15.6 inch⁩
Display Resolution — ⁦1920 x 1080⁩
Resolution Class — FHD
Display Technology — IPS LCD
Panel Type — IPS
Refresh Rate — ⁦60 Hz⁩
Aspect Ratio — 16:9
Display Finish — Anti-glare
Adaptive Sync Technology — —
Camera & Biometrics
Webcam Resolution — ⁦720p HD⁩
Webcam Frame Rate — ⁦30 fps⁩
Camera Features — Fixed-focus RGB webcam
Audio
Speaker Configuration — ⁦2x 2W speakers + 2x 3W woofers⁩
Audio Technology — Nahimic; ESS SABRE HiFi
Microphone Configuration — Integrated microphone
Audio Jack — Yes
Keyboard & Input
Keyboard Type — Full-size keyboard
Keyboard Backlight — Yes
Keyboard RGB — Yes
Keyboard RGB Zones — Per-key RGB
Numeric Keypad — Yes
Touchpad Type — Multi-touch touchpad
Wireless & Networking
Wi-Fi Standard — ⁦Wi-Fi 5⁩
Wi-Fi IEEE Standard — ⁦IEEE 802.11ac⁩
Wi-Fi Bands — ⁦2.4 GHz; 5 GHz⁩
Wi-Fi Spatial Streams — ⁦2x2⁩
Bluetooth Version — ⁦Bluetooth 4.2⁩
Ethernet — Yes
Ethernet Speed — Gigabit Ethernet
WWAN — —
Ports & Expansion
USB Type-A Port Count — ⁦3 ports⁩
USB Type-A Specifications — ⁦2x USB 3.0; 1x USB 2.0⁩
USB Type-C Port Count — ⁦1 ports⁩
USB Type-C Specifications — ⁦USB 3.1 Gen 2⁩
USB4 Port Count — ⁦0 ports⁩
Thunderbolt Port Count — ⁦0 ports⁩
HDMI Port Count — ⁦1 ports⁩
HDMI Version — ⁦HDMI 2.0⁩
DisplayPort Output — ⁦Mini DisplayPort 1.2⁩
RJ-45 Port Count — ⁦1 ports⁩
3.5 mm Audio Combo Port Count — ⁦2 ports⁩
SD Card Slot Count — ⁦1 ports⁩
Smart Card Reader — —
Security Lock Slot — Yes
Internal PCIe Slots — —
Battery & Power
Battery Capacity — ⁦51 Wh⁩
Battery Cells — ⁦6 cells⁩
Battery Chemistry — Lithium-ion
Power Adapter — ⁦180 W⁩
Power Connector — Barrel connector
Dimensions & Build
Width — ⁦383 mm⁩
Depth — ⁦260 mm⁩
Thickness — ⁦27.5 mm⁩
Weight — ⁦2.4 kg⁩
Chassis Material — Aluminum; Plastic
Hinge Opening Angle — ⁦180 degree⁩
IP Rating — Not rated
Security & Manageability
TPM — ⁦Firmware TPM 2.0⁩
BIOS / UEFI Password Support — Yes
Drive Password Support — Yes
Secure Boot — Yes
Enterprise Manageability — —
Smart Card Support — —
BIOS Recovery / Self-Healing — Standard BIOS recovery
Sensors
Hall Sensor — Yes
Certifications & Sustainability
RoHS Compliance — Yes
Environment & Warranty
Operating Temperature — ⁦5–35 °C °C⁩
Operating Humidity — ⁦20–80% RH, non-condensing % RH⁩
Storage Temperature — ⁦-20–60 °C °C⁩
Warranty — ⁦2 years⁩
Warranty Type — Limited warranty

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose Envy x360 if you need:

  • Processor Model at ⁦Core Ultra 7⁩ (vs ⁦Intel Core i7 7700HQ 2.8GHz⁩)
  • Storage Capacity at ⁦1024 GB⁩ (vs ⁦256 GB⁩)

Choose GE63VR 7RE if you need:

  • Processor Model at ⁦Intel Core i7 7700HQ 2.8GHz⁩ (vs ⁦Core Ultra 7⁩)
  • Storage Capacity at ⁦256 GB⁩ (vs ⁦1024 GB⁩)

Overall, choosing between Envy x360 and GE63VR 7RE depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Installed Memory (⁦16 GB⁩) and Operating System Architecture (⁦64-bit⁩). They differ mainly on Processor Model. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between Envy x360 and GE63VR 7RE?

Envy x360 and GE63VR 7RE share specifications such as Installed Memory (⁦16 GB⁩), Operating System Architecture (⁦64-bit⁩), Processor Manufacturer (Intel), CPU Architecture (⁦x86-64⁩).

The main differences: Processor Model (Envy x360: ⁦Core Ultra 7⁩, GE63VR 7RE: ⁦Intel Core i7 7700HQ 2.8GHz⁩); Storage Capacity (Envy x360: ⁦1024 GB⁩, GE63VR 7RE: ⁦256 GB⁩).

Envy x360 may suit users who need its differing values, while GE63VR 7RE benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.