Razer Blade 14 vs. MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Razer Blade 14 and MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK 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.

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 GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

lightweight, portable design

reasonable price point

solid build quality

average battery life

limited storage capacity

noisy under load

lacks thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Razer Blade 14 and MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin)
81 % - Design
86 % - Display
87 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
84 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Razer Blade 14 vs. MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Blade 14 MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.97 cm x 22 cm x 1.68 cm 35.9 cm x 25.4 cm x 2.17 cm
Weight 1.78 kg 1.86 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Anodized black Black
DISPLAY Razer Blade 14 MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin)
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 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 100% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Features Factory Calibration, FreeSync Technology IPS-level
PROCESSOR Razer Blade 14 MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX / 3.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 12 MB
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Razer Blade 14 MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Razer Blade 14 MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Razer Blade 14 MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, NVIDIA CUDA Technology, NVIDIA GPU Boost 2.0 Technology, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, NVIDIA WhisperMode 2.0 -
Gaming - Yes
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, microphone
Compliant Standards THX Spatial Audio -
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS Razer Blade 14 MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin)
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
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Razer Blade 14 MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 61.6 Wh 51 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours Up to 7 hours
AC ADAPTER Razer Blade 14 MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin)
Output 230 Watt 180 Watt
INPUT Razer Blade 14 MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features N-key rollover, per-key RGB, Razer Chroma RGB, precision glass touchpad Red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Razer Blade 14 MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 / SATA)
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
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Razer Blade 14 MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home No operating system
MISCELLANEOUS Razer Blade 14 MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) 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 - 1 year
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