MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) vs. MSI GF65 9SD (010UK Thin)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) and MSI GF65 9SD (010UK Thin). 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 GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim, attractive design

powerful gaming performance

vivid, high-refresh display

comfortable, customizable keyboard

decent thermal management

average battery life

limited storage capacity

prone to fingerprints

noisy under load

MSI GF65 9SD (010UK Thin) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF65 9SD (010UK Thin) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

sleek lightweight design

affordable price point

high refresh rate display

efficient cooling system

average battery life

limited storage capacity

no thunderbolt support

mediocre sound quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) and MSI GF65 9SD (010UK Thin)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) vs. MSI GF65 9SD (010UK Thin) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) MSI GF65 9SD (010UK Thin)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.77 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.79 cm 35.9 cm x 25.4 cm x 2.17 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.86 kg
DISPLAY MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) MSI GF65 9SD (010UK Thin)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - IPS
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 16:9
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC -
Features MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, 7 ms response rate -
PROCESSOR MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) MSI GF65 9SD (010UK Thin)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (9th Gen) 9300H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 9 MB 8 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 GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) MSI GF65 9SD (010UK Thin)
RAM 16 GB 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 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
STORAGE MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) MSI GF65 9SD (010UK Thin)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) MSI GF65 9SD (010UK Thin)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 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, microphone
Audio Features Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic VR sound technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) MSI GF65 9SD (010UK Thin)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Killer Wireless-AC 1550i -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology, Killer Shield -
BATTERY MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) MSI GF65 9SD (010UK Thin)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 51 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) MSI GF65 9SD (010UK Thin)
Output 180 Watt 180 Watt
INPUT MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) MSI GF65 9SD (010UK Thin)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, SteelSeries Engine 3 Red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) MSI GF65 9SD (010UK Thin)
Interfaces Microphone input
Headphone output
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) MSI GF65 9SD (010UK Thin)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Advanced Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) MSI GF65 9SD (010UK Thin)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost Trinity technology -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years -
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