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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models Inspiron 7378 and GS73VR 6RF Stealth Pro within the same category.
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | Inspiron 7378 | GS73VR 6RF Stealth Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | Dell | MSI |
| Product Family | Dell Inspiron | Stealth |
| Model | Inspiron 7378 | GS73VR 6RF Stealth Pro |
| Model Number | Inspiron 7378 | GS73VR 6RF |
| Launch Year | 2017 year | 2016 year |
| Form Factor | Convertible 2-in-1 | Clamshell |
| Laptop Category | 2-in-1 | Gaming |
| Operating System | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Operating System Architecture | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Processor | ||
| Processor Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
| Processor Family | Intel Core i7 | Intel Core i7 |
| Processor Model | Intel Core i7-7500U | Intel Core i7 6700HQ 2.6GHz |
| Processor Generation | 7th Gen (Kaby Lake) | 6th Gen |
| CPU Architecture | Kaby Lake | x86-64 |
| CPU Process Node | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| CPU Cores | 2 cores | 4 cores |
| Efficiency Cores | 0 cores | 0 cores |
| CPU Threads | 4 threads | 8 threads |
| CPU Base Clock | 2.7 GHz | 2.6 GHz |
| CPU Max Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | — |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 6 MB |
| Processor Base Power | 15 W | 45 W |
| Maximum Processor Power | 25 W | — |
| CPU Manageability Technology | Intel Standard Manageability; Intel vPro not supported | — |
| AI / NPU | ||
| Platform AI Performance | — | 0 TOPS |
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics Type | Integrated | Discrete |
| GPU Manufacturer | Intel | NVIDIA |
| GPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 620 | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 |
| GPU Architecture | Intel Gen9.5 | Pascal |
| VRAM Capacity | 0 GB | 6 GB |
| VRAM Type | Shared system memory | GDDR5 |
| GPU TGP | 15 W | — |
| GPU Boost Clock | 1050 MHz | — |
| Maximum External Displays | 3 displays | 3 displays |
| Maximum External Resolution | 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz | 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz |
| Memory | ||
| Installed Memory | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum Memory | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Memory Speed | 2133 MT/s | 2133 MT/s |
| Memory Form Factor | SO-DIMM | SO-DIMM |
| Memory Slots | 2 slots | 2 slots |
| Memory Slots Used | 1 slots | 2 slots |
| Memory Upgradeable | Yes | Yes |
| Memory Channels | Dual-channel capable | Dual-channel |
| Storage | ||
| Primary Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Interface | SATA III | PCIe NVMe; SATA |
| Storage PCIe Generation | — | PCIe 3.0 |
| Storage Form Factor | 2.5-inch | M.2 2280; 2.5-inch |
| Installed Storage Drives | 1 drives | 2 drives |
| Maximum Storage Drives | 1 drives | 2 drives |
| M.2 Storage Slots | 0 slots | 1 slots |
| 2.5-inch Drive Bay | Yes | Yes |
| RAID Support | — | No |
| Card Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Card Reader Formats | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD; SDHC; SDXC |
| Card Reader Standard | UHS-I | SDXC |
| Display | ||
| Display Size | 13.3 inch | 17.3 inch |
| Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Resolution Class | FHD | 4K |
| Display Technology | LED-backlit LCD | IPS LCD |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Touchscreen | Yes | — |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Display Brightness | 300 nits | — |
| Color Depth | 8-bit | — |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Finish | Glossy | Anti-glare |
| Adaptive Sync Technology | — | — |
| Viewing Angle | 160° degree | — |
| Flicker-Free | Yes | — |
| Camera & Biometrics | ||
| Webcam Resolution | 720p HD | 720p HD |
| Webcam Frame Rate | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Camera Features | — | Fixed-focus RGB webcam |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Configuration | 2 speakers | 4x 2W speakers + 1x 3W woofer |
| Audio Technology | Waves MaxxAudio Pro | Nahimic; ESS SABRE HiFi |
| Microphone Configuration | Digital-array microphone | Integrated microphone |
| Audio Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard & Input | ||
| Keyboard Type | Full-size island-style keyboard | Full-size keyboard |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard RGB | — | Yes |
| Keyboard RGB Zones | — | Multi-zone RGB |
| Numeric Keypad | — | Yes |
| Touchpad Type | Multi-touch precision touchpad | Multi-touch touchpad |
| Wireless & Networking | ||
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Wi-Fi IEEE Standard | 802.11ac | IEEE 802.11ac |
| Wi-Fi Bands | 2.4 GHz; 5 GHz | 2.4 GHz; 5 GHz |
| Wi-Fi Spatial Streams | 2x2 | 2x2 |
| Wi-Fi Module | Intel dual-band wireless | — |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Ethernet Speed | Not present | Gigabit Ethernet |
| WWAN | No | — |
| SIM Slot | — | — |
| Ports & Expansion | ||
| USB Type-A Port Count | 3 ports | 3 ports |
| USB Type-A Specifications | USB 3.x Type-A | USB 3.0 |
| USB Type-C Port Count | 0 ports | 1 ports |
| USB Type-C Specifications | — | USB 3.1 Type-C |
| USB4 Port Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| Thunderbolt Port Count | 0 ports | 1 ports |
| Thunderbolt Version | — | Thunderbolt 3 |
| HDMI Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| HDMI Version | HDMI 1.4 | HDMI 2.0 |
| DisplayPort Output | — | Mini DisplayPort 1.2 |
| RJ-45 Port Count | 0 ports | 1 ports |
| 3.5 mm Audio Combo Port Count | 1 ports | 2 ports |
| SD Card Slot Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| microSD Card Slot Count | 0 ports | — |
| Smart Card Reader | No | — |
| Security Lock Slot | Yes | Yes |
| Internal PCIe Slots | — | — |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Battery Capacity | 42 Wh | 65 Wh |
| Battery Cells | 3 cells | 3 cells |
| Battery Chemistry | Lithium-ion | Lithium-polymer |
| Power Adapter | 45 W | 180 W |
| Power Connector | Barrel power connector | Barrel connector |
| Dimensions & Build | ||
| Width | 321.9 mm | 411.8 mm |
| Depth | 224 mm | 284.9 mm |
| Thickness | 18.7 mm | 19.6 mm |
| Weight | 1.6 kg | 2.43 kg |
| Chassis Material | Aluminum; plastic | Aluminum; Plastic |
| Lid Material | Aluminum | — |
| Base Material | Plastic | — |
| Hinge Opening Angle | 360 degree | 180 degree |
| MIL-STD Testing | Not claimed | — |
| IP Rating | — | Not rated |
| Security & Manageability | ||
| TPM | TPM 2.0 | Firmware TPM 2.0 |
| BIOS / UEFI Password Support | Yes | Yes |
| Drive Password Support | Yes | Yes |
| Secure Boot | Yes | Yes |
| Enterprise Manageability | Consumer BIOS/UEFI management | — |
| Smart Card Support | No | — |
| BIOS Recovery / Self-Healing | BIOS recovery supported | Standard BIOS recovery |
| Sensors | ||
| Accelerometer | Yes | — |
| Gyroscope | Yes | — |
| Hall Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Certifications & Sustainability | ||
| ENERGY STAR | Not claimed | — |
| EPEAT | Not claimed | — |
| TCO Certified | Not claimed | — |
| RoHS Compliance | Yes | Yes |
| Recycled Materials | Not claimed | — |
| Environment & Warranty | ||
| Operating Temperature | 5 to 35 °C | 5–35 °C °C |
| Operating Humidity | 10 to 90 (non-condensing) % RH | 20–80% RH, non-condensing % RH |
| Storage Temperature | -20 to 60 °C | -20–60 °C °C |
| Warranty | 1 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Type | Limited hardware warranty; region dependent | Limited warranty |
Inspiron 7378 and GS73VR 6RF Stealth Pro share specifications such as Operating System (Windows 10), Operating System Architecture (64-bit), Processor Manufacturer (Intel), Processor Family (Intel Core i7).
The main differences: Processor Model (Inspiron 7378: Intel Core i7-7500U, GS73VR 6RF Stealth Pro: Intel Core i7 6700HQ 2.6GHz); GPU Model (Inspiron 7378: Intel HD Graphics 620, GS73VR 6RF Stealth Pro: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060); Installed Memory (Inspiron 7378: 12 GB, GS73VR 6RF Stealth Pro: 16 GB); Storage Capacity (Inspiron 7378: 256 GB, GS73VR 6RF Stealth Pro: 512 GB).
Inspiron 7378 may suit users who need its differing values, while GS73VR 6RF Stealth Pro benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.
