MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) vs. MSI GS65 8SG (061UK Stealth)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) and MSI GS65 8SG (061UK Stealth). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

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 GS65 8SG (061UK Stealth) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS65 8SG (061UK Stealth) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

slim, attractive design

vivid, high-refresh display

comfortable, RGB-backlit keyboard

decent battery life

gets quite hot

loud fans under load

premium price tag

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) and MSI GS65 8SG (061UK Stealth)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) vs. MSI GS65 8SG (061UK Stealth) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) MSI GS65 8SG (061UK Stealth)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.77 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.79 cm 35.77 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.9 kg
Colour - Black
DISPLAY MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) MSI GS65 8SG (061UK 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. 144 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC
Features MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, 7 ms response rate Anti-glare, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, 7 ms response rate
PROCESSOR MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) MSI GS65 8SG (061UK Stealth)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache 9 MB 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 Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) MSI GS65 8SG (061UK Stealth)
RAM 16 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 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 GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) MSI GS65 8SG (061UK Stealth)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) MSI GS65 8SG (061UK Stealth)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - 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 Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic VR sound technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology 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 GS65 8SG (061UK Stealth)
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 Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology, Killer Shield
BATTERY MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) MSI GS65 8SG (061UK Stealth)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 82 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) MSI GS65 8SG (061UK Stealth)
Output 180 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) MSI GS65 8SG (061UK Stealth)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad, SteelSeries Engine 3 Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) MSI GS65 8SG (061UK Stealth)
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
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
SOFTWARE MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) MSI GS65 8SG (061UK Stealth)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Advanced Windows 10 Home Advanced
Software Included - MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Battery Calibration, 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, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) MSI GS65 8SG (061UK Stealth)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost Trinity technology MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost Trinity technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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