MSI GS75 8SG (046UK Stealth) vs. MSI GL65 9SD (246UK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI GS75 8SG (046UK Stealth) and MSI GL65 9SD (246UK). 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 GS75 8SG (046UK Stealth) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS75 8SG (046UK Stealth) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim, attractive design

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate screen

ample connectivity options

comfortable RGB keyboard

high price point

average battery life

gets quite hot

loud under load

MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

comfortable keyboard layout

reasonable price point

solid build quality

average battery life

heavy and bulky

no thunderbolt support

loud under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GS75 8SG (046UK Stealth) and MSI GL65 9SD (246UK)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GS75 8SG (046UK Stealth) vs. MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GS75 8SG (046UK Stealth) MSI GL65 9SD (246UK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.61 cm x 25.95 cm x 1.895 cm 35.77 cm x 24.8 cm x 2.75 cm
Weight 2.25 kg 2.3 kg
Colour - Black
DISPLAY MSI GS75 8SG (046UK Stealth) MSI GL65 9SD (246UK)
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)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, 3 ms response rate MSI Matrix Display
PROCESSOR MSI GS75 8SG (046UK Stealth) MSI GL65 9SD (246UK)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache 9 MB 12 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 GS75 8SG (046UK Stealth) MSI GL65 9SD (246UK)
RAM 32 GB 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 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 GS75 8SG (046UK Stealth) MSI GL65 9SD (246UK)
Total Capacity 1.024 TB -
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 x 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - MSI Super RAID 4, NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage - 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GS75 8SG (046UK Stealth) MSI GL65 9SD (246UK)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 6 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 MSI Audio Boost, Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GS75 8SG (046UK Stealth) MSI GL65 9SD (246UK)
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 -
BATTERY MSI GS75 8SG (046UK Stealth) MSI GL65 9SD (246UK)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 51 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GS75 8SG (046UK Stealth) MSI GL65 9SD (246UK)
Output 230 Watt 180 Watt
INPUT MSI GS75 8SG (046UK Stealth) MSI GL65 9SD (246UK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Anti-ghosting, multi-touch touchpad, SteelSeries Engine 3 Red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GS75 8SG (046UK Stealth) MSI GL65 9SD (246UK)
Interfaces 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
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
Microphone input
Headphone output
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE MSI GS75 8SG (046UK Stealth) MSI GL65 9SD (246UK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Advanced Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GS75 8SG (046UK Stealth) MSI GL65 9SD (246UK)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost Trinity technology SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years -
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