Razer Blade 15 vs. MSI GS65 9SF (492UK Stealth)

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

In depth comparison and review of Razer Blade 15 and MSI GS65 9SF (492UK Stealth). 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.

MSI GS65 9SF (492UK Stealth) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS65 9SF (492UK Stealth) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

slim, attractive design

high refresh rate display

effective thermal management

good port selection

premium price point

average battery life

prone to fingerprints

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Razer Blade 15 and MSI GS65 9SF (492UK Stealth)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Razer Blade 15 vs. MSI GS65 9SF (492UK Stealth) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Blade 15 MSI GS65 9SF (492UK Stealth)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.5 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.98 cm 35.7 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2.03 kg 1.9 kg
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Razer Blade 15 MSI GS65 9SF (492UK 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 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features Matte WideView, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Colour Technology
PROCESSOR Razer Blade 15 MSI GS65 9SF (492UK Stealth)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache - 12 MB
64-bit Computing 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 9SF (492UK Stealth)
RAM 16 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 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 9SF (492UK Stealth)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD / 5400 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO Razer Blade 15 MSI GS65 9SF (492UK Stealth)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070
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 3 sound technology
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS Razer Blade 15 MSI GS65 9SF (492UK 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 Killer Wireless-AC 1550i
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology
BATTERY Razer Blade 15 MSI GS65 9SF (492UK Stealth)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 80 Wh 82 Wh
AC ADAPTER Razer Blade 15 MSI GS65 9SF (492UK Stealth)
Output - 230 Watt
INPUT Razer Blade 15 MSI GS65 9SF (492UK Stealth)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Anti-ghosting, Chroma lighting system, Razer Synapse enabled SteelSeries Engine 3, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Razer Blade 15 MSI GS65 9SF (492UK 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
LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Microphone input
Headphone output
SOFTWARE Razer Blade 15 MSI GS65 9SF (492UK Stealth)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home Advanced
Software Included Razer Synapse 3 MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Battery Calibration, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Killer Network Manager, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, MSI Help Desk, MSI Dragon Gaming Center 2.0, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player
MISCELLANEOUS Razer Blade 15 MSI GS65 9SF (492UK Stealth)
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 Trinity+ technology
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
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