In depth comparison and review of Razer Blade 17 and MSI GS65 8SE (224UK 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Razer Blade 17 | MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 39.5 cm x 26 cm x 1.99 cm | 35.77 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.79 cm |
| Weight | 2.75 kg | 1.9 kg |
| Case Material | Aluminum | - |
| Colour | Black | - |
| DISPLAY | Razer Blade 17 | MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 17.3" | 15.6" |
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| LCD Backlight Technology | - | LED backlight |
| Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 360 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | - | 16:9 |
| Colour Gamut | 100% sRGB | 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC |
| Features | Anti-glare, Factory Calibration, 3 ms response rate, 6 mm bezel | MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, 7 ms response rate |
| PROCESSOR | Razer Blade 17 | MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12800H / 2.4 GHz | Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.8 GHz | 4.1 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 14-core | 6-core |
| Cache | 24 MB | 9 MB |
| 64-bit Computing | - | Yes |
| Chipset | - | Mobile Intel HM370 |
| Features | Intel Turbo Boost Technology, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache |
| MEMORY | Razer Blade 17 | MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) |
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| RAM | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) | 16 GB |
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| Max RAM Supported | - | 32 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Speed | 4800 MHz | 2666 MHz |
| Rated Speed | 4800 MHz | 2666 MHz |
| Form Factor | - | SO-DIMM 260-pin |
| Slots Qty | - | 2 |
| STORAGE | Razer Blade 17 | MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) | 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | Razer Blade 17 | MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 |
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| Video Memory | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Video System Features | NVIDIA Battery Boost technology, NVIDIA WhisperMode, NVIDIA GPU Boost Technology | - |
| Camera | Yes - 1080p | Yes - 720p |
| Camera Features | IR camera, Windows Hello | - |
| Frame Rate | - | 30 frames per second |
| Sound | Eight speakers, 2 multi-array microphones | Stereo speakers, microphone |
| Compliant Standards | THX Spatial Audio | - |
| Audio Features | - | Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic VR sound technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Razer Blade 17 | MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) |
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| Wireless | Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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| Wireless Controller | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1690 | Killer Wireless-AC 1550i |
| Network Interface | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Compliant Standards | IEEE 802.11az | - |
| Features | - | Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology, Killer Shield |
| BATTERY | Razer Blade 17 | MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) |
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| Technology | - | 4-cell lithium polymer |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 82 Wh | 82 Wh |
| AC ADAPTER | Razer Blade 17 | MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) |
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| Output | 280 Watt | 180 Watt |
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| INPUT | Razer Blade 17 | MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes (RGB) |
| Features | Anti-ghosting, per key Chroma, precision glass touchpad | Multi-touch touchpad, SteelSeries Engine 3 |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Razer Blade 17 | MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) |
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| Slots | 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free) | - |
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| Interfaces | 2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4) USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (Power Delivery 3.0) 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 HDMI Headphone/microphone combo jack LAN |
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 |
| Memory Card Reader | Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) | - |
| SOFTWARE | Razer Blade 17 | MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 11 Home | Windows 10 Advanced |
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| MISCELLANEOUS | Razer Blade 17 | MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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| Security | Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip | - |
| 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 | Fingerprint-resistant coating, illuminated Razer logo, vapor chamber cooling system | MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost Trinity technology |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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