MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) vs. MSI GL63 9SD (478UK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
MSI GL73 9SD (216UK)
MSI GL73 9SD (216UK)

Our Rating: 78 %

MSI GL63 9SD (478UK)
MSI GL63 9SD (478UK)

Our Rating: 75 %

In depth comparison and review of MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) and MSI GL63 9SD (478UK). 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 GL73 9SD (216UK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-refresh-rate display

robust build quality

reasonable price point

decent cooling system

heavy and bulky

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

MSI GL63 9SD (478UK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GL63 9SD (478UK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vivid full-hd display

comfortable keyboard layout

reasonable price point

decent cooling system

average battery life

heavy build

limited port selection

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) and MSI GL63 9SD (478UK)
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
69 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) vs. MSI GL63 9SD (478UK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) MSI GL63 9SD (478UK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 41.9 cm x 28.7 cm x 3.3 cm 38.3 cm x 26 cm x 2.95 cm
Weight 2.9 kg 2.3 kg
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) MSI GL63 9SD (478UK)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 94% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, WideView, MSI Matrix Display WideView
PROCESSOR MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) MSI GL63 9SD (478UK)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Mobile Intel HM370
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) MSI GL63 9SD (478UK)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) MSI GL63 9SD (478UK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA / 7200 rpm 1 TB HDD / 7200 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) MSI GL63 9SD (478UK)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers
Audio Features MSI Audio Boost, Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) MSI GL63 9SD (478UK)
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 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) MSI GL63 9SD (478UK)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 51 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) MSI GL63 9SD (478UK)
Output 180 Watt 180 Watt
INPUT MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) MSI GL63 9SD (478UK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Red backlighting Red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) MSI GL63 9SD (478UK)
Interfaces LAN
Microphone input
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Headphone/SPDIF combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Microphone input
Headphone output
LAN
Mini DisplayPort
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) MSI GL63 9SD (478UK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Advanced Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Online Backup (30 days trial), Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Remind Manager, MSI Battery Calibration, MSI System Control Manager, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI Help Desk, Nahimic VR, MSI Dragon Gaming Center 2.0, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) MSI GL63 9SD (478UK)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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