Razer Blade 15 Base vs. MSI GE65 9SF (012UK Raider)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Razer Blade 15 Base and MSI GE65 9SF (012UK Raider). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Razer Blade 15 Base Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Razer Blade 15 Base based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

premium aluminum chassis

compact, portable design

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

RGB keyboard lighting

average battery life

limited upgradeability

high price point

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 15 Base and MSI GE65 9SF (012UK Raider)
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Razer Blade 15 Base vs. MSI GE65 9SF (012UK Raider) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Blade 15 Base MSI GE65 9SF (012UK Raider)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.5 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm 38.3 cm x 26 cm x 2.95 cm
Weight 2.09 kg 2.49 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Black | Black anodised finish Black
DISPLAY Razer Blade 15 Base MSI GE65 9SF (012UK Raider)
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 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features Matte, Factory Calibration, Wide Viewing Angle, 4.9 mm bezel MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0
PROCESSOR Razer Blade 15 Base MSI GE65 9SF (012UK Raider)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz -
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache 12 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Intel HM470 Mobile Intel HM370
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) -
MEMORY Razer Blade 15 Base MSI GE65 9SF (012UK Raider)
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 2933 MHz -
Rated Speed 2933 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Razer Blade 15 Base MSI GE65 9SF (012UK Raider)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB 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 15 Base MSI GE65 9SF (012UK Raider)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two subwoofers, microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features - Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Razer Blade 15 Base MSI GE65 9SF (012UK Raider)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Razer Blade 15 Base MSI GE65 9SF (012UK Raider)
Technology Lithium polymer 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 65 Wh 51 Wh
AC ADAPTER Razer Blade 15 Base MSI GE65 9SF (012UK Raider)
Output 230 Watt 280 Watt
INPUT Razer Blade 15 Base MSI GE65 9SF (012UK Raider)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Precision touchpad, Chroma lighting system, N-key rollover Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Razer Blade 15 Base MSI GE65 9SF (012UK Raider)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4 / SATA) (1 free) -
Interfaces LAN
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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 15 Base MSI GE65 9SF (012UK Raider)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home Advanced
Software Included Razer Synapse 3 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 15 Base MSI GE65 9SF (012UK Raider)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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