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MSI GS65 Stealth Thin

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Pros

  • slim and incredibly powerful
  • performance boost is respectable
  • the palm rejection is excellent

Cons

  • thin gaming laptops are a a crowded field now
  • no core jump from one generation to the other
  • puts the power plug on the right side

Key specs

  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070
  • 1920, 1080
  • 15.6 in
  • 16 GB
  • DDR4 SDRAM
  • Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H
  • 2.2 GHz

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MSI GS65 Stealth Thin - Pros & Cons

MSI GS65 Stealth Thin

Pros

  • slim and incredibly powerful
  • performance boost is respectable
  • the palm rejection is excellent
  • the pair on the Stealth are actually very good
  • elegant looks
  • premium build quality
  • and powerful components
  • a comfortable range of specs and prices
  • faster CPU and more capacious RAM
  • this performance is solid
  • good travel and very comfortable feedback

Cons

  • thin gaming laptops are a a crowded field now
  • no core jump from one generation to the other
  • puts the power plug on the right side
  • was a little scary to pick it up by one corner
  • high refresh rate panels are little more than a cheap marketing ploy
  • The screen is another story altogether
  • bad to mediocre in his cramped Manhattan apartment
  • the touchpad can be unreliable at times due to its misguided placement
  • do not position the touchpad this close to the keyboard deck
  • the keyboard keys are somewhat shallow
  • missing the 67-fps average

MSI GS65 Stealth Thin - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
15.6 in
Best:
MSI GT83 Titan SLI
Screen size: 18.4 in
IconClock speed
2400 MHz
Best:
Razer Blade Stealth 13
Clock speed: 3733 MHz
IconWeight
1800 g
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MSI GS65 Stealth Thin - Full Specifications

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Display
Resolution1920 x 1080
Aspect ratio16:9
Screen size15.6 in
WidescreenYes
Touchscreenno
LED backlightyes
LCD backlight technologyLED backlight
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Video
Graphics processorNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070
Video memory size8 GB
Video memory typeGDDR5 SDRAM
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Memory
RAM size16 GB
TechnologyDDR4 SDRAM
Form factorSO-DIMM 260-pin
Clock speed2400.0 MHz
Max RAM supported32 GB
Memory slots2
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Network
Wi-Fiyes
Wi-Fi standards802.11ac
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version5.0
InterfaceGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates
  • 10
  • 100
  • 1000
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Housing materialBrushed aluminium
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Connectivity
Charging port typeDC-in jack
Ethernet LANyes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) quantity1
HDMI ports quantity1
Headphone outputs1
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Storage
Main storage512 GB SSD
Storage typeM.2 PCIe NVMe
Integrated card readerno
Compatible memory cardsNot supported
Optical drive typeNone
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Audio properties
Built-in microphoneyes
Speakersyes
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Processor
CPU model
Intel Core i7 8750H
Clock speed2.2 GHz
Number of cores6-core
64-bit computingyes
Cache9 MB
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Input
Input methodTouchpad
Numeric keypadno
Keyboard backlightyes
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Dimensions
Height0.7 in
Weight63.49 oz
Width14.08 in
Depth9.75 in
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Camera
Built in camerayes
Camera resolutionHD
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Power
Battery capacity82.0 Wh
Battery technology
Lithium Polymer
Battery cells4

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MSI GS65 Stealth Thin MSI - Editorial Reviews (27)

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MSI GS65 Stealth Thin MSi GS65 Stealth Thin review: a nearly perfect gaming laptop
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The Verge
Published: 13.06.2018
MSi GS65 Stealth Thin review: a nearly perfect gaming laptop
4.3

It ticks all the boxes… almost

MSI GS65 Stealth Thin First Looks: MSI GS65 Stealth Thin takes thin bezel gaming notebooks to new extremes
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hardwarezone.com.sg
Published: 06.06.2018
First Looks: MSI GS65 Stealth Thin takes thin bezel gaming notebooks to new extremes

More than being a thin and light machine, the MSI GS65 Stealth Thin pushes the boundaries of what you can expect from this growing class of powerful and portable gaming notebooks and ticks several of the right boxes in this newcomer.

MSI GS65 Stealth Thin A gaming laptop that does split-personality with style
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CNET
Published: 19.08.2018
A gaming laptop that does split-personality with style

A good choice for work and play without looking too flashy -- or too boring.

MSI GS65 Stealth Thin MSI’s GS65 Stealth Is a Gaming Laptop Made for Adults
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Gizmodo
Published: 03.04.2018
MSI’s GS65 Stealth Is a Gaming Laptop Made for Adults

Shouty RGB lighting and aggressive red and black paints jobs can be a lot of fun, especially when you’re a teenager or someone who thinks putting lots of Xs in their gamertag makes them seem edgy. But at some point, it’s time to grow up. Now that doesn’t mean you need to cut out video games completely, don’t be silly.…

MSI GS65 Stealth Thin MSI GS65 Stealth Thin Gaming Laptop Review
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IGN India
Published: 08.05.2018
MSI GS65 Stealth Thin Gaming Laptop Review
4.0

A stealth fighter.

MSI GS65 Stealth Thin MSI GS65 Stealth Thin: The best of the best
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T3 Middle East
Published: 23.07.2018
MSI GS65 Stealth Thin: The best of the best

This notebook features nearly all the high-end hardware requirements that you can expect from a gaming notebook. Check out this latest MSI GS65 Stealth Thin.

MSI GS65 Stealth Thin MSI GS65 Stealth Thin Review
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TechSpot
Published: 24.04.2018
MSI GS65 Stealth Thin Review
4.3

MSI has joined the Coffee Lake laptop party with a brand new slim gaming laptop. The MSI GS65 has been hotly anticipated as it brings new internal...

MSI GS65 Stealth Thin MSI GS65 Stealth Thin 8RF gaming laptop review: To hell with Ultrabooks
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Tech2
Published: 22.06.2018
MSI GS65 Stealth Thin 8RF gaming laptop review: To hell with Ultrabooks

It’s slim, gorgeous and relatively lightweight. It also packs in some very impressive hardware.

MSI GS65 Stealth Thin A Battle of Look and Feel: Laptop Showdown - Gadget Pilipinas | Tech News, Reviews, Benchmarks and Build
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Gadget Pilipinas
Published: 18.11.2018
A Battle of Look and Feel: Laptop Showdown - Gadget Pilipinas | Tech News, Reviews, Benchmarks and Build

When we compare laptops, we usually do focus on performance, battery life, and the lot. Today though, we're going to do a different spin on our comparison. We

MSI GS65 Stealth Thin MSI GS65 Stealth Thin 8RF notebook review: Copper-accented gaming beauty
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hardwarezone.com.sg
Published: 07.10.2018
MSI GS65 Stealth Thin 8RF notebook review: Copper-accented gaming beauty
4.0

MSI's GS65 Stealth Thin 8RF falls into a burgeoning category of thin, light, and powerful notebooks that is continuing to redefine traditional expectations of a gaming laptop. Can it hold up to stiffer competition seen this year? We find out.

MSI GS65 Stealth Thin MSI GS65 Stealth Thin 8RE-051US (GTX 1060) Laptop Review
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Notebookcheck
Published: 15.09.2018
MSI GS65 Stealth Thin 8RE-051US (GTX 1060) Laptop Review
4.3

Despite its drawbacks, the MSI GS65 remains one of the best slim gaming notebooks currently available. Today’s updated, less expensive configuration ($1,849) features a Core i7-8750H, 16 GB of RAM, a GTX 1060, and 256 GB NVMe SSD. How does it stack up?

MSI GS65 Stealth Thin Capable gaming laptop at a premium
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The Straits Times
Published: 09.05.2018
Capable gaming laptop at a premium

Displays with narrow bezels are increasingly the norm for laptops and smartphones. This trend has now spread to gaming laptops, with the new MSI GS65 Stealth 8RF-Thin sporting a near-bezel-less display. Read more at straitstimes.com.

MSI GS65 Stealth Thin MSI GS65 8RF Stealth Thin (i7-8750H, GTX 1070 Max-Q, Full HD) Laptop Review
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Notebookcheck
Published: 09.05.2018
MSI GS65 8RF Stealth Thin (i7-8750H, GTX 1070 Max-Q, Full HD) Laptop Review
4.3

We test the MSI GS65 with an Intel Core i7-8750H processor, a GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q graphics card and a 144 Hz display. Can this ultra-thin 15-inch device contend with the Gigabyte Aero 15X?

MSI GS65 Stealth Thin MSI GS65 Stealth Thin review
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pcgamer
Published: 18.05.2018
MSI GS65 Stealth Thin review
4.8

A gaming powerhouse in an elegant, slim design.

MSI GS65 Stealth Thin MSI GS65 Stealth Thin 8RF gaming notebook video review > NAG
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NAG
Published: 15.05.2018
MSI GS65 Stealth Thin 8RF gaming notebook video review > NAG

Well well well, wouldja look at this. Regardt van der Berg is back with another video review of another smexy chunk o’ hardware. This time around, it’s another ultra-powerful gaming notebook that’s in Reej’s spotlight: MSI’s GS65 Stealth Thin 8RF. That’s, uh… THAT’S QUITE A NAME YOU’VE GOT THERE, BUDDY. If you’re keen to find out what Reej thought of it, the video’s stashed somewhere below. 

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