MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) vs. MSI GS65 9SG (1002UK Stealth)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) and MSI GS65 9SG (1002UK 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 GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable gaming option

lightweight design

decent processor performance

solid build quality

good thermal management

average battery life

limited storage capacity

dim display brightness

no thunderbolt support

MSI GS65 9SG (1002UK Stealth) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS65 9SG (1002UK Stealth) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim, lightweight design

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

good thermal management

decent battery life

premium price tag

limited storage capacity

average sound quality

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) and MSI GS65 9SG (1002UK Stealth)
86 % - Design
63 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) vs. MSI GS65 9SG (1002UK Stealth) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) MSI GS65 9SG (1002UK Stealth)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.4 cm x 2.17 cm 35.77 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.86 kg 1.9 kg
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) MSI GS65 9SG (1002UK Stealth)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
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. 60 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features - MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0
PROCESSOR MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) MSI GS65 9SG (1002UK Stealth)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache 12 MB 12 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 Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) MSI GS65 9SG (1002UK Stealth)
RAM 8 GB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) MSI GS65 9SG (1002UK Stealth)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - MSI Super RAID 4, NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) MSI GS65 9SG (1002UK Stealth)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design Max-Q design
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features MSI Audio Boost, Nahimic 3 sound technology Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) MSI GS65 9SG (1002UK 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 9560 Killer Wireless-AC 1550i
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Killer Wireless xTend Technology
BATTERY MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) MSI GS65 9SG (1002UK Stealth)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 82 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) MSI GS65 9SG (1002UK Stealth)
Output 120 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) MSI GS65 9SG (1002UK Stealth)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Red backlighting Multi-touch touchpad, SteelSeries Engine 3, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) MSI GS65 9SG (1002UK Stealth)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Microphone input
Headphone output
Microphone input
Headphone output
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB 3.2 Gen 2
SOFTWARE MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) MSI GS65 9SG (1002UK Stealth)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Advanced
Software Included Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Battery Calibration, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI Help Desk, MSI Dragon Gaming Center 2.0, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), SteelSeries Engine 3, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Killer Network Manager, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, MSI Help Desk, Nahimic VR, MSI Dragon Gaming Center 2.0, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GF63 9SC (418UK Thin) MSI GS65 9SG (1002UK Stealth)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features Cooler Boost 3 technology, MSI SHIFT Technology SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost Trinity technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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