Razer Blade 14 vs. MSI GL63 9SD (478UK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Razer Blade 14 and MSI GL63 9SD (478UK). 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 GL63 9SD (478UK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GL63 9SD (478UK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vivid full-hd display

comfortable keyboard layout

reasonable price point

decent cooling system

average battery life

heavy build

limited port selection

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Razer Blade 14 and MSI GL63 9SD (478UK)
81 % - Design
86 % - Display
87 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
69 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Razer Blade 14 vs. MSI GL63 9SD (478UK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Blade 14 MSI GL63 9SD (478UK)
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 2.3 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Anodized black Black
DISPLAY Razer Blade 14 MSI GL63 9SD (478UK)
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 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 100% DCI-P3 -
Features Factory Calibration, FreeSync Technology WideView
PROCESSOR Razer Blade 14 MSI GL63 9SD (478UK)
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 -
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Razer Blade 14 MSI GL63 9SD (478UK)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 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
STORAGE Razer Blade 14 MSI GL63 9SD (478UK)
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)
Secondary Storage - 1 TB HDD / 7200 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO Razer Blade 14 MSI GL63 9SD (478UK)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
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 -
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
Compliant Standards THX Spatial Audio -
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS Razer Blade 14 MSI GL63 9SD (478UK)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Razer Blade 14 MSI GL63 9SD (478UK)
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 GL63 9SD (478UK)
Output 230 Watt 180 Watt
INPUT Razer Blade 14 MSI GL63 9SD (478UK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
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 GL63 9SD (478UK)
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 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Microphone input
Headphone output
LAN
Mini DisplayPort
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Razer Blade 14 MSI GL63 9SD (478UK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Razer Blade 14 MSI GL63 9SD (478UK)
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 -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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