What are the differences between these two laptops?

[Solid Slate]

http/www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834152817

http/www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834152815R&cm_re=Msi_15.6_970m-_-34-152-815R-_-Product

Are they the same except for screen size?

 

[jaguarskx]

Yep. As far as I can tell the difference is 15.6" vs 17.3" and of course the weight. Both will likely have terrible battery life as well.

 

[velo3100]

Yes the specs are the same except the size.