Razer Blade 15 Base vs. MSI GL73 9SD (216UK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
MSI GL73 9SD (216UK)
MSI GL73 9SD (216UK)

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of Razer Blade 15 Base and MSI GL73 9SD (216UK). 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 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 GL73 9SD (216UK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-refresh-rate display

robust build quality

reasonable price point

decent cooling system

heavy and bulky

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Razer Blade 15 Base and MSI GL73 9SD (216UK)
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Razer Blade 15 Base vs. MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Blade 15 Base MSI GL73 9SD (216UK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.5 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm 41.9 cm x 28.7 cm x 3.3 cm
Weight 2.09 kg 2.9 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Black | Black anodised finish Black
DISPLAY Razer Blade 15 Base MSI GL73 9SD (216UK)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
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 -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB, 94% NTSC
Features Matte, Factory Calibration, Wide Viewing Angle, 4.9 mm bezel Anti-glare, WideView, MSI Matrix Display
PROCESSOR Razer Blade 15 Base MSI GL73 9SD (216UK)
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 GL73 9SD (216UK)
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 GL73 9SD (216UK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage - 1 TB HDD SATA / 7200 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO Razer Blade 15 Base MSI GL73 9SD (216UK)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 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, microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features - MSI Audio Boost, Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Razer Blade 15 Base MSI GL73 9SD (216UK)
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 GL73 9SD (216UK)
Technology Lithium polymer 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 65 Wh 51 Wh
AC ADAPTER Razer Blade 15 Base MSI GL73 9SD (216UK)
Output 230 Watt 180 Watt
INPUT Razer Blade 15 Base MSI GL73 9SD (216UK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Precision touchpad, Chroma lighting system, N-key rollover Red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Razer Blade 15 Base MSI GL73 9SD (216UK)
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
Microphone input
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Headphone/SPDIF combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Razer Blade 15 Base MSI GL73 9SD (216UK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home Advanced
Software Included Razer Synapse 3 MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Online Backup (30 days trial), Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Remind Manager, MSI Battery Calibration, MSI System Control Manager, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), 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 GL73 9SD (216UK)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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