Razer Blade 15 vs. MSI GL73 8SE (025UK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Razer Blade 15
Razer Blade 15
MSI GL73 8SE (025UK)
MSI GL73 8SE (025UK)

Our Rating: 75 %

Side by side comparison and review of Razer Blade 15 and MSI GL73 8SE (025UK). 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.

MSI GL73 8SE (025UK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GL73 8SE (025UK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful graphics performance

high refresh rate display

ample storage options

robust build quality

reasonable price point

heavy and bulky

average battery life

noisy under load

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Razer Blade 15 and MSI GL73 8SE (025UK)
82 % - Design
78 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Razer Blade 15 vs. MSI GL73 8SE (025UK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Blade 15 MSI GL73 8SE (025UK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.5 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.98 cm 41.9 cm x 28.7 cm x 3.3 cm
Weight 2.03 kg 2.9 kg
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Razer Blade 15 MSI GL73 8SE (025UK)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 72% NTSC
Features Matte WideView, MSI Matrix Display, 3 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Razer Blade 15 MSI GL73 8SE (025UK)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache - 9 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Mobile Intel HM370
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Razer Blade 15 MSI GL73 8SE (025UK)
RAM 16 GB 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2667 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
STORAGE Razer Blade 15 MSI GL73 8SE (025UK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD / 5400 rpm 1 TB HDD SATA / 7200 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO Razer Blade 15 MSI GL73 8SE (025UK)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR5 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 Array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features - MSI Audio Boost, Nahimic VR sound technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS Razer Blade 15 MSI GL73 8SE (025UK)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9260 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Razer Blade 15 MSI GL73 8SE (025UK)
Technology Lithium polymer 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 80 Wh 51 Wh
AC ADAPTER Razer Blade 15 MSI GL73 8SE (025UK)
Output - 180 Watt
INPUT Razer Blade 15 MSI GL73 8SE (025UK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Anti-ghosting, Chroma lighting system, Razer Synapse enabled Anti-ghosting, red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Razer Blade 15 MSI GL73 8SE (025UK)
Slots 1 x M.2 Card -
Interfaces USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
3 x USB 3.0
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Gigabit Ethernet
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 2
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Razer Blade 15 MSI GL73 8SE (025UK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included Razer Synapse 3 -
MISCELLANEOUS Razer Blade 15 MSI GL73 8SE (025UK)
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, MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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