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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models ThinkPad Yoga 370 20JH002Q and GE63VR 7RE within the same category.
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | ThinkPad Yoga 370 20JH002Q | GE63VR 7RE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | Lenovo | MSI |
| Product Family | ThinkPad | — |
| Model | ThinkPad Yoga 370 20JH002Q | GE63VR 7RE |
| Model Number | Yoga 370 | — |
| Part Number / SKU | 20JH002Q | — |
| Launch Year | 2017 year | 2017 year |
| Form Factor | 2-in-1 Convertible | Clamshell |
| Laptop Category | 2-in-1 | Gaming |
| Color | Black | — |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Pro 64 | Windows 10 |
| Operating System Architecture | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Processor | ||
| Processor Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
| Processor Family | Intel Core i5 | Intel Core i7 |
| Processor Model | Intel Core i5 7200U 2.5GHz | Intel Core i7 7700HQ 2.8GHz |
| Processor Generation | 7th Gen | 7th Gen |
| CPU Architecture | x86-64 | 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 | 2.5 GHz | 2.8 GHz |
| CPU Max Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | 6 MB |
| Processor Base Power | 15 W | 45 W |
| CPU Manageability Technology | Not Intel vPro eligible | — |
| 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 |
| Maximum External Displays | 2 displays | 3 displays |
| Maximum External Resolution | 4096 x 2160 @ 24Hz | 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz |
| Memory | ||
| Installed Memory | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum Memory | — | 32 GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Memory Speed | 2133 MT/s | 2400 MT/s |
| Memory Form Factor | — | SO-DIMM |
| Memory Slots | — | 2 slots |
| Memory Slots Used | — | 2 slots |
| Memory Upgradeable | — | Yes |
| Memory Channels | 2 | Dual-channel |
| Storage | ||
| Primary Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Interface | PCIe NVMe | PCIe NVMe; SATA |
| Storage PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 x4 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Storage Form Factor | M.2 | 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 | UHS-I / SD-family | SDXC |
| Display | ||
| Display Size | 13.3 inch | 15.6 inch |
| Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Resolution Class | FHD | FHD |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Touchscreen | Yes | — |
| Pen Support | Yes | — |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Display Brightness | 300 nits | — |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Finish | Glossy | Anti-glare |
| Adaptive Sync Technology | — | — |
| Viewing Angle | 170 horizontal / 170 vertical degree | — |
| Camera & Biometrics | ||
| Webcam Resolution | 720p | 720p HD |
| Webcam Frame Rate | — | 30 fps |
| Fingerprint Reader | Yes | — |
| Camera Features | Fixed focus | Fixed-focus RGB webcam |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Configuration | 2 x speakers | 2x 2W speakers + 2x 3W woofers |
| Speaker Power | 2 x 2W W | — |
| Audio Technology | Dolby Audio Premium (DAX2) | Nahimic; ESS SABRE HiFi |
| Microphone Configuration | Dual-array microphone | Integrated microphone |
| Audio Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard & Input | ||
| Keyboard Type | 6-row ThinkPad keyboard | Full-size keyboard |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard RGB | — | Yes |
| Keyboard RGB Zones | 0 zones | Per-key RGB |
| Numeric Keypad | — | Yes |
| Spill-Resistant Keyboard | Yes | — |
| Touchpad Type | Buttonless multi-touch clickpad | Multi-touch touchpad |
| Touchpad Material | Mylar surface | — |
| Pointing Stick | Yes | — |
| Stylus Included | Yes | — |
| Stylus Model | Lenovo Pen Pro | — |
| Wireless & Networking | ||
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 5 | 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 8265 | — |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Ethernet Speed | 1Gbps | Gigabit Ethernet |
| WWAN | Sierra EM7455 | — |
| Ports & Expansion | ||
| USB Type-A Port Count | 2 ports | 3 ports |
| USB Type-A Specifications | USB 5Gbps | 2x USB 3.0; 1x USB 2.0 |
| USB Type-C Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| USB Type-C Specifications | USB 10Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt 3 | USB 3.1 Gen 2 |
| USB4 Port Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| Thunderbolt Port Count | 1 ports | 0 ports |
| Thunderbolt Version | Thunderbolt 3 | — |
| HDMI Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| HDMI Version | 1.4b | 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 |
| microSD Card Slot Count | 1 ports | — |
| Smart Card Reader | Yes | — |
| Security Lock Slot | Yes | Yes |
| Internal PCIe Slots | M.2 storage, WLAN and optional WWAN slots | — |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Battery Capacity | 51 Wh | 51 Wh |
| Battery Cells | 4 cells | 6 cells |
| Battery Chemistry | Li-Polymer | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Life | 12.5 hours | — |
| Battery Life Test Method | MobileMark 2014 | — |
| Power Adapter | 45 W | 180 W |
| Power Connector | USB-C | Barrel connector |
| USB-C Charging | Yes | — |
| USB Power Delivery Version | USB Power Delivery (revision not stated) | — |
| Maximum USB-C Charging Power | 65 W | — |
| Dimensions & Build | ||
| Width | 313.5 mm | 383 mm |
| Depth | 222.2 mm | 260 mm |
| Thickness | 18.2 mm | 27.5 mm |
| Weight | 1.37 kg | 2.4 kg |
| Chassis Material | Carbon-Fiber Hybrid | Aluminum; Plastic |
| Lid Material | Carbon-fiber hybrid | — |
| Base Material | Magnesium alloy | — |
| Hinge Opening Angle | 360 degree | 180 degree |
| MIL-STD Testing | MIL-STD-810G | — |
| IP Rating | No rated ingress protection | 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 | Yes |
| Enterprise Manageability | No Intel vPro platform eligibility | — |
| Smart Card Support | Optional | — |
| BIOS Recovery / Self-Healing | — | Standard BIOS recovery |
| Sensors | ||
| Ambient Light Sensor | Yes | — |
| Accelerometer | Yes | — |
| Gyroscope | Yes | — |
| Hall Sensor | — | Yes |
| Certifications & Sustainability | ||
| ENERGY STAR | ENERGY STAR 6.1 | — |
| RoHS Compliance | Yes | Yes |
| Environment & Warranty | ||
| Operating Temperature | 5 to 35 °C | 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 | — | Limited warranty |
ThinkPad Yoga 370 20JH002Q and GE63VR 7RE share specifications such as Storage Capacity (256 GB), Display Resolution (1920 x 1080), Launch Year (2017 year), Operating System Architecture (64-bit).
The main differences: Processor Model (ThinkPad Yoga 370 20JH002Q: Intel Core i5 7200U 2.5GHz, GE63VR 7RE: Intel Core i7 7700HQ 2.8GHz); GPU Model (ThinkPad Yoga 370 20JH002Q: Intel HD Graphics 620, GE63VR 7RE: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060); Installed Memory (ThinkPad Yoga 370 20JH002Q: 8 GB, GE63VR 7RE: 16 GB); Display Size (ThinkPad Yoga 370 20JH002Q: 13.3 inch, GE63VR 7RE: 15.6 inch).
ThinkPad Yoga 370 20JH002Q 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.
