MSI GS65 8SG (061UK Stealth) vs. MSI GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GS65 8SG (061UK Stealth) and MSI GF65 10SDR (289UK 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 GS65 8SG (061UK Stealth) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS65 8SG (061UK Stealth) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

slim, attractive design

vivid, high-refresh display

comfortable, RGB-backlit keyboard

decent battery life

gets quite hot

loud fans under load

premium price tag

limited upgradeability

MSI GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

sleek lightweight design

high refresh rate display

competitive pricing

solid build quality

average battery life

limited storage capacity

noisy under load

lacks thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GS65 8SG (061UK Stealth) and MSI GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
78 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GS65 8SG (061UK Stealth) vs. MSI GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GS65 8SG (061UK Stealth) MSI GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.77 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.79 cm 35.9 cm x 25.4 cm x 2.17 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.86 kg
Colour Black -
DISPLAY MSI GS65 8SG (061UK Stealth) MSI GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin)
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. 144 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, 7 ms response rate -
PROCESSOR MSI GS65 8SG (061UK Stealth) MSI GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache 9 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Intel HM470
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY MSI GS65 8SG (061UK Stealth) MSI GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 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
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE MSI GS65 8SG (061UK Stealth) MSI GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GS65 8SG (061UK Stealth) MSI GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic VR sound technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GS65 8SG (061UK Stealth) MSI GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology, Killer Shield -
BATTERY MSI GS65 8SG (061UK Stealth) MSI GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 51 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GS65 8SG (061UK Stealth) MSI GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin)
Output 230 Watt 180 Watt
INPUT MSI GS65 8SG (061UK Stealth) MSI GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GS65 8SG (061UK Stealth) MSI GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin)
Interfaces Microphone input
Headphone output
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE MSI GS65 8SG (061UK Stealth) MSI GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Advanced Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Battery Calibration, SteelSeries Engine 3, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Killer Network Manager, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, MSI Help Desk, Nahimic VR, MSI Dragon Gaming Center 2.0, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GS65 8SG (061UK Stealth) MSI GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost Trinity technology -
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810G
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years -
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