Razer Blade 14 vs. MSI GE65 9SF (012UK Raider)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Razer Blade 14 and MSI GE65 9SF (012UK Raider). 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.

Razer Blade 14 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Razer Blade 14 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact powerhouse design

superior gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust aluminum chassis

efficient thermal management

premium price tag

limited port selection

average battery life

noisy under load

MSI GE65 9SF (012UK Raider) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GE65 9SF (012UK Raider) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vibrant 240Hz display

effective cooling system

per-key RGB lighting

high-quality speakers

heavy and bulky

short battery life

noisy under load

expensive

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Razer Blade 14 and MSI GE65 9SF (012UK Raider)
81 % - Design
86 % - Display
87 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
81 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Razer Blade 14 vs. MSI GE65 9SF (012UK Raider) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Blade 14 MSI GE65 9SF (012UK Raider)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.97 cm x 22 cm x 1.68 cm 38.3 cm x 26 cm x 2.95 cm
Weight 1.78 kg 2.49 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Anodized black Black
DISPLAY Razer Blade 14 MSI GE65 9SF (012UK Raider)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 (QHD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 100% DCI-P3 -
Features Factory Calibration, FreeSync Technology MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0
PROCESSOR Razer Blade 14 MSI GE65 9SF (012UK Raider)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX / 3.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz -
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB -
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
MEMORY Razer Blade 14 MSI GE65 9SF (012UK Raider)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Razer Blade 14 MSI GE65 9SF (012UK Raider)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Razer Blade 14 MSI GE65 9SF (012UK Raider)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, NVIDIA CUDA Technology, NVIDIA GPU Boost 2.0 Technology, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, NVIDIA WhisperMode 2.0 -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two subwoofers, microphone
Compliant Standards THX Spatial Audio -
Audio Features - Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS Razer Blade 14 MSI GE65 9SF (012UK Raider)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Razer Blade 14 MSI GE65 9SF (012UK Raider)
Technology Lithium polymer 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 61.6 Wh 51 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours -
AC ADAPTER Razer Blade 14 MSI GE65 9SF (012UK Raider)
Output 230 Watt 280 Watt
INPUT Razer Blade 14 MSI GE65 9SF (012UK Raider)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features N-key rollover, per-key RGB, Razer Chroma RGB, precision glass touchpad Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Razer Blade 14 MSI GE65 9SF (012UK Raider)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Microphone input
Headphone/SPDIF combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Razer Blade 14 MSI GE65 9SF (012UK Raider)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home Advanced
Software Included - Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), 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, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player
MISCELLANEOUS Razer Blade 14 MSI GE65 9SF (012UK Raider)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Illuminated Razer logo, vapor chamber cooling system, Modern Standby Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
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