MSI GL63 8SE (093UK) vs. MSI GL65 9SD (246UK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
MSI GL63 8SE (093UK)
MSI GL63 8SE (093UK)

Our Rating: 75 %

MSI GL65 9SD (246UK)
MSI GL65 9SD (246UK)

Our Rating: 75 %

Side by side comparison and review of MSI GL63 8SE (093UK) and MSI GL65 9SD (246UK). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

MSI GL63 8SE (093UK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GL63 8SE (093UK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful graphics performance

responsive 120Hz display

adequate cooling system

robust build quality

competitive pricing

average battery life

heavyweight design

noisy under load

limited port selection

MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

comfortable keyboard layout

reasonable price point

solid build quality

average battery life

heavy and bulky

no thunderbolt support

loud under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GL63 8SE (093UK) and MSI GL65 9SD (246UK)
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GL63 8SE (093UK) vs. MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GL63 8SE (093UK) MSI GL65 9SD (246UK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.3 cm x 26 cm x 2.95 cm 35.77 cm x 24.8 cm x 2.75 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 2.3 kg
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY MSI GL63 8SE (093UK) MSI GL65 9SD (246UK)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Features WideView, MSI Matrix Display MSI Matrix Display
PROCESSOR MSI GL63 8SE (093UK) MSI GL65 9SD (246UK)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Mobile Intel HM370
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI GL63 8SE (093UK) MSI GL65 9SD (246UK)
RAM 16 GB 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
STORAGE MSI GL63 8SE (093UK) MSI GL65 9SD (246UK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GL63 8SE (093UK) MSI GL65 9SD (246UK)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features MSI Audio Boost, Nahimic VR sound technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology MSI Audio Boost, Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GL63 8SE (093UK) MSI GL65 9SD (246UK)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2400 -
BATTERY MSI GL63 8SE (093UK) MSI GL65 9SD (246UK)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 51 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GL63 8SE (093UK) MSI GL65 9SD (246UK)
Output 180 Watt 180 Watt
INPUT MSI GL63 8SE (093UK) MSI GL65 9SD (246UK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GL63 8SE (093UK) MSI GL65 9SD (246UK)
Interfaces Headphone/SPDIF combo jack
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
Microphone input
USB 3.1 Gen 2
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
Microphone input
Headphone output
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE MSI GL63 8SE (093UK) MSI GL65 9SD (246UK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GL63 8SE (093UK) MSI GL65 9SD (246UK)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost 5 technology SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
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