MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) vs. MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) and MSI GS75 8SE (058UK 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 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 GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim, lightweight design

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

ample connectivity options

comfortable RGB keyboard

average battery life

high surface temperatures

noisy under load

premium price tag

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) and MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth)
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) vs. MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 41.9 cm x 28.7 cm x 3.3 cm 39.61 cm x 25.95 cm x 1.895 cm
Weight 2.9 kg 2.25 kg
Colour Black -
DISPLAY MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 17.3"
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. - 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 94% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, WideView, MSI Matrix Display MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, 3 ms response rate
PROCESSOR MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache - 9 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
MEMORY MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
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 GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth)
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 -
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
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, microphone
Audio Features MSI Audio Boost, Nahimic 3 sound technology Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic VR sound technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) MSI GS75 8SE (058UK 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 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology
BATTERY MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 82 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth)
Output 180 Watt 180 Watt
INPUT MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Red backlighting SteelSeries Engine 3
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth)
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
Microphone input
Headphone output
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE MSI GL73 9SD (216UK) MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth)
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 GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost Trinity technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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