MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) vs. MSI GF75 9SC (431UK Thin)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
MSI GL73 9SD (216UK)
MSI GL73 9SD (216UK)

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) and MSI GF75 9SC (431UK Thin). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-refresh-rate display

robust build quality

reasonable price point

decent cooling system

heavy and bulky

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

MSI GF75 9SC (431UK Thin) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF75 9SC (431UK Thin) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim lightweight design

full hd display

powerful gaming performance

affordable price point

decent cooling system

average battery life

limited storage capacity

no thunderbolt support

plastic build quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) and MSI GF75 9SC (431UK Thin)
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) vs. MSI GF75 9SC (431UK Thin) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) MSI GF75 9SC (431UK Thin)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 41.9 cm x 28.7 cm x 3.3 cm 39.7 cm x 26 cm x 2.31 cm
Weight 2.9 kg 2.2 kg
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) MSI GF75 9SC (431UK Thin)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 94% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, WideView, MSI Matrix Display -
PROCESSOR MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) MSI GF75 9SC (431UK Thin)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 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 - Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) MSI GF75 9SC (431UK Thin)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) MSI GF75 9SC (431UK Thin)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA / 7200 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) MSI GF75 9SC (431UK Thin)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
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 3 sound technology Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) MSI GF75 9SC (431UK Thin)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) MSI GF75 9SC (431UK Thin)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 51 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) MSI GF75 9SC (431UK Thin)
Output 180 Watt 150 Watt
INPUT MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) MSI GF75 9SC (431UK Thin)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Red backlighting Anti-ghosting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) MSI GF75 9SC (431UK Thin)
Interfaces LAN
Microphone input
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Headphone/SPDIF combo jack
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Microphone input
Headphone output
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) MSI GF75 9SC (431UK Thin)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Advanced Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Online Backup (30 days trial), Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Remind Manager, MSI Battery Calibration, MSI System Control Manager, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI Help Desk, Nahimic VR, MSI Dragon Gaming Center 2.0, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) MSI GF75 9SC (431UK Thin)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology SteelSeries gaming keyboard
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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