Razer Blade Pro 17 vs. MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Razer Blade Pro 17
Razer Blade Pro 17

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Razer Blade Pro 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.

Razer Blade Pro 17 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Razer Blade Pro 17 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

sleek, attractive design

ample connectivity options

robust build quality

high price point

average battery life

heavier than competitors

loud under load

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Razer Blade Pro 17 and MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Razer Blade Pro 17 vs. MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Blade Pro 17 MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
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 Anodised aluminium -
Colour Matte black -
DISPLAY Razer Blade Pro 17 MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth)
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)
Pixel Density (ppi) 127 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC
Features Micro-bezel design, 6 mm bezel MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, 7 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Razer Blade Pro 17 MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache 12 MB 9 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Razer Blade Pro 17 MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth)
RAM 16 GB 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2667 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
STORAGE Razer Blade Pro 17 MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Razer Blade Pro 17 MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features - Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic VR sound technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Razer Blade Pro 17 MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth)
Wireless Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 Killer Wireless-AC 1550i
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology, Killer Shield
BATTERY Razer Blade Pro 17 MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 70.5 Wh 82 Wh
AC ADAPTER Razer Blade Pro 17 MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth)
Output 230 Watt 180 Watt
INPUT Razer Blade Pro 17 MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Anti-ghosting, gesture function, Razer Synapse enabled, per key Chroma, LED-backlit, RGB lighting Multi-touch touchpad, SteelSeries Engine 3
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Razer Blade Pro 17 MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth)
Slots 1 x M.2 Card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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 (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE Razer Blade Pro 17 MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Advanced
Software Included Razer Synapse 3 -
MISCELLANEOUS Razer Blade Pro 17 MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security IR face unlock -
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 Scratch-resistant, 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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