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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models Omen 17-w212nv and GE63VR 7RE within the same category.
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | Omen 17-w212nv | GE63VR 7RE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | HP | MSI |
| Product Family | HP OMEN 17 | — |
| Model | Omen 17-w212nv | GE63VR 7RE |
| Model Number | 17-w212nv | — |
| Launch Year | 2017 year | 2017 year |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Clamshell |
| Laptop Category | Gaming | 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 i7-7700HQ | Intel Core i7 7700HQ 2.8GHz |
| Processor Generation | 7th Gen (Kaby Lake) | 7th Gen |
| CPU Architecture | Kaby Lake-H | 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 | 2.8 GHz | 2.8 GHz |
| CPU Max Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | — |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB | 6 MB |
| Processor Base Power | 45 W | 45 W |
| Maximum Processor Power | 45 W | — |
| CPU Manageability Technology | Intel Standard Manageability; Intel vPro not supported | — |
| AI / NPU | ||
| Platform AI Performance | — | 0 TOPS |
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics Type | Discrete | Discrete |
| GPU Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU Model | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 |
| GPU Architecture | Pascal | Pascal |
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| GPU TGP | 50 W | — |
| GPU Boost Clock | 1493 MHz | — |
| Maximum External Displays | 4 displays | 3 displays |
| Maximum External Resolution | 7680 x 4320 @ 60 Hz | 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 | 2400 MT/s |
| Memory Form Factor | SO-DIMM | SO-DIMM |
| Memory Slots | 2 slots | 2 slots |
| Memory Slots Used | 2 slots | 2 slots |
| Memory Upgradeable | Yes | Yes |
| Memory Channels | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |
| Storage | ||
| Primary Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Interface | SATA III / PCIe NVMe | PCIe NVMe; SATA |
| Storage PCIe Generation | — | PCIe 3.0 |
| Storage Form Factor | M.2 + 2.5-inch | M.2 2280; 2.5-inch |
| Installed Storage Drives | 2 drives | 2 drives |
| Maximum Storage Drives | 2 drives | 3 drives |
| M.2 Storage Slots | 1 slots | 2 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 | 17.3 inch | 15.6 inch |
| Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Resolution Class | FHD | FHD |
| Display Technology | LED-backlit LCD | IPS LCD |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Display Brightness | 300 nits | — |
| Color Depth | 8-bit | — |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Finish | Anti-glare | Anti-glare |
| Adaptive Sync Technology | — | — |
| Viewing Angle | 178° degree | — |
| Flicker-Free | Yes | — |
| Camera & Biometrics | ||
| Webcam Resolution | HP Wide Vision HD | 720p HD |
| Webcam Frame Rate | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Camera Features | — | Fixed-focus RGB webcam |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Configuration | 4 speakers | 2x 2W speakers + 2x 3W woofers |
| Audio Technology | Bang & Olufsen; HP Audio Boost | Nahimic; ESS SABRE HiFi |
| Microphone Configuration | Dual-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 | — | Per-key RGB |
| Numeric Keypad | Yes | 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 4.2 |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet Speed | 10/100/1000 Mbps | 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 | 2x USB 3.0; 1x USB 2.0 |
| USB Type-C Port Count | 0 ports | 1 ports |
| USB Type-C Specifications | — | USB 3.1 Gen 2 |
| USB4 Port Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| Thunderbolt Port Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| HDMI Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| HDMI Version | HDMI 2.0 | HDMI 2.0 |
| DisplayPort Output | — | 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 | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| microSD Card Slot Count | 0 ports | — |
| Smart Card Reader | No | — |
| Security Lock Slot | Yes | Yes |
| Internal PCIe Slots | 1 M.2 storage slot(s) | — |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Battery Capacity | 62 Wh | 51 Wh |
| Battery Cells | 6 cells | 6 cells |
| Battery Chemistry | Lithium-ion | Lithium-ion |
| Power Adapter | 180 W | 180 W |
| Power Connector | Barrel power connector | Barrel connector |
| Dimensions & Build | ||
| Width | 416 mm | 383 mm |
| Depth | 279 mm | 260 mm |
| Thickness | 32.9 mm | 27.5 mm |
| Weight | 3.35 kg | 2.4 kg |
| Chassis Material | Plastic | Aluminum; Plastic |
| Lid Material | Plastic | — |
| Base Material | Plastic | — |
| Hinge Opening Angle | 135 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 | ||
| Hall Sensor | — | 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 |
Omen 17-w212nv and GE63VR 7RE share specifications such as Display Resolution (1920 x 1080), Launch Year (2017 year), Form Factor (Clamshell), Laptop Category (Gaming).
The main differences: Processor Model (Omen 17-w212nv: Intel Core i7-7700HQ, GE63VR 7RE: Intel Core i7 7700HQ 2.8GHz); GPU Model (Omen 17-w212nv: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050, GE63VR 7RE: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060); Installed Memory (Omen 17-w212nv: 8 GB, GE63VR 7RE: 16 GB); Storage Capacity (Omen 17-w212nv: 128 GB, GE63VR 7RE: 256 GB).
Omen 17-w212nv 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.
