MSI GL75 vs ASUS TUF705DU: Which is a Specification Winner?

Jaskaran Singh
MSI GL75 vs ASUS TUF705DU
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Today, in this article I will be comparing MSI GL75 vs ASUS TUF705DU. I will tell you about the differences and help you to choose the best gaming laptop.

MODEL

ASUS TUF705DU

MSI GL75
Brand
ASUS
MSI
Series
TUF Gaming
GL Series
Model

TUF705DU-KH74
GL75 9SDK-063

QUICK INFO

ASUS TUF705DU

MSI GL75
Color
GunmetalBlack
Operating System

Windows 10 Home 64-bit
Windows 10 Home 64-bit
CPU

AMD Ryzen 7 3750H 2.30 GHz
Intel Core i7-9750H 2.60 GHz
Screen

17.3" 120 Hz IPS
17.3" 144 Hz IPS
Memory

16 GB DDR4
16 GB DDR4
Storage

512 GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD
512 GB NVMe SSD
Graphics Card
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
Video Memory
6 GB GDDR6
6 GB GDDR6
Dimensions (W x D x H)
15.74" x 11.00" x 1.05"
15.63" x 10.67" x 1.10"
Weight
5.95 lbs.

5.51 lbs.

CPU

ASUS TUF705DU

MSI GL75
CPU Type
AMD Ryzen 7 2nd Gen
Intel Core i7 9th Gen
CPU Speed3750H (2.30 GHz)
9750H (2.60 GHz)
Number of CoresQuad-core Processor
6-core Processor
Core NameCoffee Lake
Turbo Frequencyup to 4.00 GHz
Up to 4.50 GHz
CPU L3 Cache4 MB

12 MB

CHIPSET

ASUS TUF705DU

MSI GL75
ChipsetIntel HM370

DISPLAY

ASUS TUF705DU

MSI GL75
Screen Size17.3"
17.3"
TouchscreenNoNo
Wide Screen SupportYes
Yes
Display Type
Full HD
Full HD
Resolution1920 x 1280
1920 x 1080
PanelIPS
IPS
Refresh Rate120 Hz
144 Hz
LCD Features120 Hz Value IPS-Level 45% NTSC Anti-Glare

144 Hz 3 ms, IPS-Level

OPERATING SYSTEM

ASUS TUF705DU

MSI GL75
Operating System
Windows 10 Home 64-bit

Windows 10 Home 64-bit

GRAPHICS

ASUS TUF705DU

MSI GL75
GPU/VPUNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
Video Memory6 GB
6 GB
Graphic TypeDedicated Card

Dedicated Card

STORAGE

ASUS TUF705DU

MSI GL75
SSD512 GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD

512 GB NVMe

MEMORY

ASUS TUF705DU

MSI GL75
Memory16 GB
16 GB
Memory Speed
DDR4 2400
DDR4 2666
Memory Spec
8 GB x 2
8 GB x 2
Memory Slot (Total)
22
Memory Slot (Available)
00
Max Memory Supported
32 GB64 GB

OPTICAL DRIVE

ASUS TUF705DU

MSI GL75
Optical Drive Type
No

COMMUNICATIONS

ASUS TUF705DU

MSI GL75
LAN
10/100/1000Mbps
RTL8111HS
WLAN
802.11ac Wireless LAN
Intel 9560 Jefferson Peak (2x2 802.11ac)
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.0

Bluetooth 5.0

PORTS

ASUS TUF705DU

MSI GL75
USB
1 x USB 2.0 Type-A
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A		1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A
Video Port
1 x Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
1 x HDMI 2.0
1 x HDMI (4K @ 30Hz)
Audio Ports
3.5mm combo audio jack

Headset AMP + Gold Flash jacks

AUDIO

ASUS TUF705DU

MSI GL75
AudioBuilt-in array microphone
Speaker2 x 2W speaker

Giant Speakers 3W x 2

OUTPUT DEVICE

ASUS TUF705DU

MSI GL75
Virtual Reality Ready
YesYes

INPUT DEVICE

ASUS TUF705DU

MSI GL75
TouchpadMulti Touch
KeyboardIlluminated Chiclet Keyboard RGB
Steel Series per-Key RGB with Anti-Ghost key + silver lining
Backlit Keyboard
Backlit
Backlit
Webcam720P HD

720p HD Webcam
Card Reader
SD (XC / HC)

GENERAL

ASUS TUF705DU

MSI GL75
StyleStandardStandard
Type
Gaming & Entertainment
Gaming & Entertainment
Usage
Consumer

Consumer

POWER

ASUS TUF705DU

MSI GL75
AC Adapter
180-watt AC adapter
180-watt AC adapter
Battery64 WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion

6-cell (51 Wh) Li-Ion

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT

ASUS TUF705DU

MSI GL75
Dimensions (W x D x H)
15.74" x 11.00" x 1.05"
15.63" x 10.67" x 1.10"
Weight
5.95 lbs.

5.51 lbs.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ASUS TUF705DU

MSI GL75
Date First Available
November 29, 2019
September 23, 2019
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Expert Reviews For ASUS TUF705DU

By Laptopmag

The GeForce GTX 1060-equipped Asus TUF Gaming FX705 is a reasonably priced gaming laptop with strong performance and a vivid display.

Expert Reviews For MSI GL75

By Notebookcheck

Overall, the GL75 fails to “wow.” The laptop is a fine machine, but unless you need a 17.3-inch gaming laptop with a good RGB keyboard and loud speakers, there are better options available.

Pros and Cons Listed:

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  • Vivid and crisp 144-Hz display
  • Comfortable keyboard
  • Excellent performance
[/joomdev-wpc-pros][joomdev-wpc-cons]
  • Poor webcam
  • Weak speakers
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  • Excellent SteelSeries keyboard
  • Per-key RGB backlight with lots of presets
  • 120 Hz refresh rate display
  • Above-average CPU and GPU performance
  • Great gaming experience
  • Good variety of ports
  • Loud and clear speakers with good balance
  • Internals perform well under extended stress
[/joomdev-wpc-pros][joomdev-wpc-cons]
  • Subpar build quality
  • Thin lid flexes easily
  • Poor SD card performance
  • Mediocre battery life
  • Fans are shrill and loud
  • Chassis gets hot in spots under load
  • No G-sync options
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Jaskaran Singh

Jaskaran, a tech enthusiast from childhood, inspired by his father, began his tech journey by rooting Android phones. He now writes on various tech topics, aiming to simplify complex ideas for a broad audience. His writing is direct, concise, and flows effortlessly, making tech topics accessible and engaging.

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