Razer Blade 15 vs. MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Razer Blade 15
Razer Blade 15

Detailed comparison and review of Razer Blade 15 and MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superb gaming performance

thin, lightweight design

vibrant 144Hz display

effective thermal management

decent battery life

premium price tag

limited storage capacity

average speaker quality

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Razer Blade 15 and MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Razer Blade 15 vs. MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Blade 15 MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.5 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.98 cm 35.77 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2.03 kg 1.9 kg
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Razer Blade 15 MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
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 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC
Features Matte Anti-glare, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, 7 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Razer Blade 15 MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth)
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 - Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Razer Blade 15 MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth)
RAM 16 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2667 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Razer Blade 15 MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth)
Total Capacity - 1.024 TB
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s 2 x 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - MSI Super RAID 4, NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD / 5400 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO Razer Blade 15 MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus Max-Q design
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features - Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic VR sound technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS Razer Blade 15 MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth)
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
Features - Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology, Killer Shield
BATTERY Razer Blade 15 MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 80 Wh 82 Wh
AC ADAPTER Razer Blade 15 MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth)
Output - 230 Watt
INPUT Razer Blade 15 MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Anti-ghosting, Chroma lighting system, Razer Synapse enabled Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Razer Blade 15 MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth)
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
Microphone input
Headphone output
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
SOFTWARE Razer Blade 15 MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home Advanced
Software Included Razer Synapse 3 -
MISCELLANEOUS Razer Blade 15 MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost Trinity technology
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
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