MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK) vs. Razer Blade 14

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK) and Razer Blade 14. 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.

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK) vs. Razer Blade 14 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK) Razer Blade 14
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.3 cm x 26 cm x 2.9 cm 31.97 cm x 22 cm x 1.68 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.78 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour Black Anodized black
DISPLAY MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK) Razer Blade 14
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Colour Gamut 94% NTSC 100% sRGB, 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, WideView, MSI Matrix Display Factory Calibration, FreeSync Technology
PROCESSOR MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK) Razer Blade 14
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7300HQ AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache - L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM175 -
MEMORY MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK) Razer Blade 14
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK) Razer Blade 14
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD SATA 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK) Razer Blade 14
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, NVIDIA CUDA Technology, NVIDIA GPU Boost 2.0 Technology, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, NVIDIA WhisperMode 2.0
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Four speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - THX Spatial Audio
Audio Features MSI Audio Boost, Nahimic 2+ sound technology -
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK) Razer Blade 14
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3168 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK) Razer Blade 14
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 61.6 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK) Razer Blade 14
Output 135 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK) Razer Blade 14
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Red backlighting N-key rollover, per-key RGB, Razer Chroma RGB, precision glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK) Razer Blade 14
Interfaces LAN
Microphone input
Headphone/SPDIF combo jack
2 x USB 3.0
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK) Razer Blade 14
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home
Software Included WinZip, MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Online Backup (30 days trial), Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Remind Manager, MSI Battery Calibration, MSI Dragon Gaming Center, MSI System Control Manager, MSI Sizing, WTFast Gamers Private Network, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), Nahimic Audio Enhancer 2+, MSI Help Desk, X-Boost, NVIDIA GeForce Experience -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK) Razer Blade 14
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
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 4 technology, X Boost function Illuminated Razer logo, vapor chamber cooling system, Modern Standby
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
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