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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models ThinkPad E580 and GS73VR 6RF Stealth Pro within the same category.
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | ThinkPad E580 | GS73VR 6RF Stealth Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | Lenovo | MSI |
| Product Family | ThinkPad | Stealth |
| Model | ThinkPad E580 | GS73VR 6RF Stealth Pro |
| Model Number | ThinkPad E580 | GS73VR 6RF |
| Launch Year | 2018 year | 2016 year |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Clamshell |
| Laptop Category | Mainstream | 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 8550U 1.8GHz | Intel Core i7 6700HQ 2.6GHz |
| Processor Generation | 8th Gen | 6th Gen |
| CPU Architecture | x86-64 | x86-64 |
| CPU Process Node | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| CPU Cores | 4 cores | 4 cores |
| Efficiency Cores | 0 cores | 0 cores |
| CPU Threads | 8 threads | 8 threads |
| CPU Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2.6 GHz |
| CPU Max Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 6 MB |
| Processor Base Power | 15 W | 45 W |
| AI / NPU | ||
| Platform AI Performance | — | 0 TOPS |
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics Type | Discrete | Discrete |
| GPU Manufacturer | AMD | NVIDIA |
| GPU Model | AMD Radeon RX 550 | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 |
| GPU Architecture | — | Pascal |
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 6 GB |
| VRAM Type | — | GDDR5 |
| Maximum External Displays | — | 3 displays |
| Maximum External Resolution | 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz via HDMI | 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz |
| Memory | ||
| Installed Memory | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum Memory | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Memory Speed | 2400 MT/s | 2133 MT/s |
| Memory Form Factor | SO-DIMM | SO-DIMM |
| Memory Slots | 2 slots | 2 slots |
| Memory Slots Used | — | 2 slots |
| Memory Upgradeable | Yes | Yes |
| Memory Channels | Dual | Dual-channel |
| Storage | ||
| Primary Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Interface | PCIe NVMe | PCIe NVMe; SATA |
| Storage PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Storage Form Factor | M.2 2280 + 2.5-inch | M.2 2280; 2.5-inch |
| Installed Storage Drives | 1 drives | 2 drives |
| Maximum Storage Drives | 2 drives | 2 drives |
| M.2 Storage Slots | 1 slots | 1 slots |
| 2.5-inch Drive Bay | Yes | Yes |
| RAID Support | — | No |
| Card Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Card Reader Formats | microSD | SD; SDHC; SDXC |
| Card Reader Standard | — | SDXC |
| Display | ||
| Display Size | 15.6 inch | 17.3 inch |
| Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Resolution Class | FHD | 4K |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Display Brightness | 250 nits | — |
| Contrast Ratio | 600:1 | — |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Finish | Anti-glare | Anti-glare |
| Adaptive Sync Technology | — | — |
| Camera & Biometrics | ||
| Webcam Resolution | 720p | 720p HD |
| Webcam Frame Rate | — | 30 fps |
| Camera Features | — | Fixed-focus RGB webcam |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Configuration | 2 speakers | 4x 2W speakers + 1x 3W woofer |
| Speaker Power | 2 x 2 W | — |
| Audio Technology | Dolby Advanced Audio | Nahimic; ESS SABRE HiFi |
| Microphone Configuration | Dual-array microphone | Integrated microphone |
| Audio Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard & Input | ||
| Keyboard Type | Spill-resistant 6-row keyboard | Full-size keyboard |
| Keyboard Backlight | — | Yes |
| Keyboard RGB | — | Yes |
| Keyboard RGB Zones | — | Multi-zone RGB |
| Numeric Keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Touchpad Type | ThinkPad Mylar touchpad | Multi-touch touchpad |
| Touchpad Material | Mylar | — |
| Pointing Stick | Yes | — |
| Wireless & Networking | ||
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Wi-Fi IEEE Standard | 802.11ac | IEEE 802.11ac |
| Wi-Fi Bands | Dual-band | 2.4 GHz; 5 GHz |
| Wi-Fi Spatial Streams | 2x2 | 2x2 |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet Speed | 1 GbE | Gigabit Ethernet |
| WWAN | No | — |
| SIM Slot | — | — |
| Ports & Expansion | ||
| USB Type-A Port Count | 3 ports | 3 ports |
| USB Type-A Specifications | 2x USB 3.1 Gen 1; 1x USB 2.0 | USB 3.0 |
| USB Type-C Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| USB Type-C Specifications | 1x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 / Power Delivery / DisplayPort | 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 | 1.4b | HDMI 2.0 |
| DisplayPort Output | DisplayPort via USB-C | Mini DisplayPort 1.2 |
| RJ-45 Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| 3.5 mm Audio Combo Port Count | 1 ports | 2 ports |
| SD Card Slot Count | 0 ports | 1 ports |
| microSD Card Slot Count | 1 ports | — |
| Smart Card Reader | No | — |
| Security Lock Slot | Yes | Yes |
| Internal PCIe Slots | 1x M.2 storage slot | — |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Battery Capacity | 45 Wh | 65 Wh |
| Battery Cells | — | 3 cells |
| Battery Chemistry | Li-polymer | Lithium-polymer |
| Battery Life | 13 hours | — |
| Battery Life Test Method | MobileMark 2014 | — |
| Fast Charging | Yes | — |
| Fast Charge Level | 80 % | — |
| Fast Charge Time | 60 min | — |
| Power Adapter | 65 W | 180 W |
| Power Connector | USB-C | Barrel connector |
| USB-C Charging | Yes | — |
| Dimensions & Build | ||
| Width | 369 mm | 411.8 mm |
| Depth | 252 mm | 284.9 mm |
| Thickness | 19.95 mm | 19.6 mm |
| Weight | 2.1 kg | 2.43 kg |
| Chassis Material | Aluminum / PC-ABS | Aluminum; Plastic |
| Lid Material | Aluminum | — |
| Base Material | PC/ABS | — |
| Hinge Opening Angle | — | 180 degree |
| MIL-STD Testing | MIL-STD-810G tested | — |
| IP Rating | — | Not rated |
| Security & Manageability | ||
| TPM | dTPM 2.0 | Firmware TPM 2.0 |
| BIOS / UEFI Password Support | Yes | Yes |
| Drive Password Support | Yes | Yes |
| Secure Boot | — | Yes |
| Enterprise Manageability | — | — |
| Smart Card Support | No | — |
| BIOS Recovery / Self-Healing | — | Standard BIOS recovery |
| Sensors | ||
| Hall Sensor | — | Yes |
| Certifications & Sustainability | ||
| ENERGY STAR | ENERGY STAR 6.1 | — |
| EPEAT | Gold | — |
| RoHS Compliance | Yes | Yes |
| Environment & Warranty | ||
| Operating Temperature | — | 5–35 °C °C |
| Operating Humidity | — | 20–80% RH, non-condensing % RH |
| Storage Temperature | — | -20–60 °C °C |
| Warranty | 1 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Type | Mail-in or depot limited warranty | Limited warranty |
ThinkPad E580 and GS73VR 6RF Stealth Pro share specifications such as Form Factor (Clamshell), Operating System (Windows 10), Operating System Architecture (64-bit), Processor Manufacturer (Intel).
The main differences: Processor Model (ThinkPad E580: Intel Core i7 8550U 1.8GHz, GS73VR 6RF Stealth Pro: Intel Core i7 6700HQ 2.6GHz); GPU Model (ThinkPad E580: AMD Radeon RX 550, GS73VR 6RF Stealth Pro: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060); Installed Memory (ThinkPad E580: 8 GB, GS73VR 6RF Stealth Pro: 16 GB); Storage Capacity (ThinkPad E580: 256 GB, GS73VR 6RF Stealth Pro: 512 GB).
ThinkPad E580 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.
