MSI GE60 Series
Processor: Intel Core i5 3210M, Intel Core i5 3230M, Intel Core i7 3610QM, Intel Core i7 3630QM, Intel Core i7 4700HQ, Intel Core i7 4700MQ, Intel Core i7 4710HQ, Intel Core i7 4720HQGraphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M, NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660M, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 765M, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 850M, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M
Display: 15.60 inch
Weight: 2.4kg, 2.6kg, 2.674kg, 2.696kg
Price: 700, 800, 900, 1000, 1100, 1149, 1200, 1300 euro
Average of 20 scores (from 30 reviews)
MSI GE60-i547W7H
Specifications
Notebook: MSI GE60-i547W7HProcessor: Intel Core i5 3210M
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:10, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.4kg
Price: 800 euro
Links: MSI homepage MSI notebook section GE60 (Series)
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Foreign Reviews
Source: Notebookjournal DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/27/2012
Rating: performance: 70% features: 50% display: 70% mobility: 30% workmanship: 50% ergonomy: 50%
Source: Notebookinfo DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/11/2012
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 90% display: 90% mobility: 80% ergonomy: 90% emissions: 83%
MSI GE60-i789W7H
Specifications
Notebook: MSI GE60-i789W7HProcessor: Intel Core i7 3610QM
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M 2048 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.6kg
Price: 1000 euro
Links: MSI homepage MSI notebook section GE60 (Series) GE60-i789W7H (Model)
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Gamers' choice? MSI hopes to attract mobile gaming fans with the MSI GE60. The 15.6-inch notebook promises strong application and 3D performance with its combination of Core i7 processor and a 600-series Nvidia graphics card based on an already-tested barebones system and a matte, Full HD display.
MSI GE60-0NC-006US
Specifications
Notebook: MSI GE60-0NC-006USProcessor: Intel Core i7 3610QM
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.4kg
Price: 1200 euro
Links: MSI homepage MSI notebook section GE60 (Series) GE60-0NC-006US (Model)
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Reviews
Source: Comp Reviews Archive.org version
The MSI GE60 laptop is designed as a more affordable and portable 15-inch gaming laptop and it does very well with this task. Its dimension are much more inline with a typical 15-inch laptop than gaming specific ones which does make it portable even though it features a large power brick. Performance is good both for gaming and general performance thanks to the quad core processor and NVIDIA graphics.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/02/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
MSI GE60-I760M287
Specifications
Notebook: MSI GE60-I760M287Processor: Intel Core i7 3630QM
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.4kg
Price: 1100 euro
Links: MSI homepage MSI notebook section GE60 (Series)
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Foreign Reviews
Source: Cyberbloc DE→EN Archive.org version
Positive: High performance; connectivity; matte fullHD display; good keyboard; pleasant sound. Negative: Plastic case; small "Enter" key; hot under high load.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/19/2012
MSI GE60-0ND-257US
Specifications
Notebook: MSI GE60-0ND-257USProcessor: Intel Core i7 3630QM
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.4kg
Price: 1200 euro
Links: MSI homepage MSI notebook section GE60 (Series) GE60-0ND-257US (Model)
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Reviews
Source: Computer Shopper Archive.org version
Still, it's hard to spend $1,249 only to be told you'll need to learn to live with dialed-down resolution and detail settings in your favorite games. The GE60 is a capable system that will save you a good deal of money, but if gaming performance is more important to you than productivity benchmarks, we think you'll want to check out the AMD-based MSI GX60 for only $50 more.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/22/2013
Rating: Total score: 60%
MSI GE60-2OE-003US
Specifications
Notebook: MSI GE60-2OE-003USProcessor: Intel Core i7 4700MQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 765M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.4kg
Price: 1200 euro
Links: MSI homepage MSI notebook section GE60 (Series) GE60-2OE-003US (Model)
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Reviews
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
In terms of performance, MSI offers one of the most impressive gaming laptops for the price in the GE60. However, that affordability brings with it some trade-offs, namely an occasionally frustrating touchpad and a cheaper-looking design than premium rigs.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/03/2013
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Digital Versus Archive.org version
The MSI GE60 (2OE) has all the fundamentals a gaming PC should have: processing power, high graphics capability and plenty of connectivity, all for a low price. All the same, this first stab at the Haswell processor was not a hole in one, due in part to an under-sized battery and a noisy fan.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/21/2013
Rating: Total score: 60%
MSI GE60H-i765M2811B
Specifications
Notebook: MSI GE60H-i765M2811BProcessor: Intel Core i7 4700MQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 765M 2048 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.674kg
Price: 1300 euro
Links: MSI homepage MSI notebook section GE60 (Series)
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Colorful Mix. The MSI gaming collection is dominated by 17-inch models and includes a handful of 14 and 15-inch models to round off the offering. The new GE60H-i765M2811B is a member of the latter and offers an interesting design and high-class hardware. How does it fare in our in-depth tests? Find out in the following review.
Foreign Reviews
Source: Computerbild - Heft 25/2013
Single Review, online available, Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 84%
Source: Computerbild - Heft 25/2013
Single Review, online available, Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 84%
Source: Notebookinfo DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/16/2013
Rating: performance: 90% display: 85% mobility: 65% ergonomy: 95% emissions: 80%
Source: Notebookinfo DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/16/2013
Rating: performance: 90% display: 85% mobility: 65% ergonomy: 95% emissions: 80%
Source: Notebookjournal DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/05/2013
Rating: performance: 80% features: 70% display: 70% mobility: 50% workmanship: 70% ergonomy: 30%
Source: Notebookjournal DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/05/2013
Rating: performance: 80% features: 70% display: 70% mobility: 50% workmanship: 70% ergonomy: 30%
Source: Comuterbild Spiele - Heft 3/2014
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 02/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 84% performance: 91% features: 85% mobility: 77%
Source: Comuterbild Spiele - Heft 3/2014
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 02/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 84% performance: 91% features: 85% mobility: 77%
MSI GE60-i560M247
Specifications
Notebook: MSI GE60-i560M247Processor: Intel Core i5 3230M
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.4kg
Price: 700 euro
Links: MSI homepage MSI notebook section GE60 (Series)
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Foreign Reviews
Source: Chip.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/09/2013
Rating: Total score: 63% price: 49% performance: 67% features: 80% display: 94% mobility: 36% ergonomy: 58%
MSI GE60-i750M245FD
Specifications
Notebook: MSI GE60-i750M245FDProcessor: Intel Core i7 4700MQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.6kg
Price: 800 euro
Links: MSI homepage MSI notebook section GE60 (Series)
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Foreign Reviews
Source: Chip.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/02/2013
Rating: Total score: 66% price: 47% performance: 100% features: 76% display: 88% mobility: 23% ergonomy: 62%
MSI GE60-2PE-029UK
Specifications
Notebook: MSI GE60-2PE-029UKProcessor: Intel Core i7 4700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.6kg
Price: 1200 euro
Links: MSI homepage MSI notebook section GE60 (Series) GE60-2PE-029UK (Model)
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Reviews
Source: AnandTech Archive.org version
After testing and using the MSI GE60 for several weeks, I've come away reasonably impressed with what's being offered. It's not the fastest or flashiest laptop around, and it's not the cheapest either, but it gets most of the important areas right when it comes to building a good gaming notebook. Perhaps most importantly, the performance is good, the keyboard and touchpad work well, and the display also looks nice.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/17/2014
Source: CNet Archive.org version
I often have mixed feelings about gaming laptops. On one hand, I love how even a midline gaming laptop can run rings around next-gen game consoles, and the current crop of CPUs and GPUs make this the best time ever to be a PC gamer. On the other hand, these bricklike boxes make me mental with their outdated industrial design and dorm-room-chic vibe.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/20/2014
Rating: Total score: 85% performance: 90% mobility: 60%
Source: Computer Shopper Archive.org version
Overall, the MSI GE60 Apache Pro-003 is a remarkably well-rounded gaming laptop. For just $1,349—less than half the cost of a high-end, heavyweight 17.3-inch rig—it offers a comfortable keyboard, vivid 1080p screen, rich and well-balanced audio, and solid gaming performance, all wrapped up in an attractive, lightweight aluminum build.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/12/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Bit-Tech Archive.org version
The MSI GT60 2PE Dominator Pro is clearly an accomplished performer. It packs in masses of powerful hardware, has a good keyboard and finishes it off with a mostly excellent 3K resolution screen. However, almost inevitably when it comes to gaming laptops we do have some issues. Firstly the design and build is just a little below what we'd hope for given the price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/12/2014
Rating: Total score: 81% price: 70% performance: 87%
MSI GE60 2PE-062CZ
Specifications
Notebook: MSI GE60 2PE-062CZProcessor: Intel Core i7 4700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.4kg
Links: MSI homepage MSI notebook section GE60 (Series)
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Foreign Reviews
Source: Notebook.cz CZ→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Excellent performance for its price; multi-color backlit keys; extra PLS display. Negative: Quality plastic case; cooling system; touchpad.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/08/2014
MSI GE60-2PEi781B
Specifications
Notebook: MSI GE60-2PEi781BProcessor: Intel Core i7 4700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M 2048 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.696kg
Price: 1200 euro
Links: MSI homepage MSI notebook section GE60 (Series)
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A Motley of Colors. Once again, we find an MSI GE60 gaming notebook on our table with advanced hardware and an interesting design. A faster i7 processor and backlit keyboard make the laptop quite attractive at first glance, but can it deliver what it promises?
MSI GE60 2PC-032XPL
Specifications
Notebook: MSI GE60 2PC-032XPLProcessor: Intel Core i7 4700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 850M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.4kg
Links: MSI homepage MSI notebook section GE60 (Series)
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Foreign Reviews
Source: PC Lab.pl PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: High performance; aluminum case; good keyboard; attractive appearance; 4 speakers; good price. Negative: Hot under load; mediocre display.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/13/2014
Source: Laptopkalauz HU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/30/2014
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 70% workmanship: 90% emissions: 80%
MSI GE60 2PE-015RU Apache Pro
Specifications
Notebook: MSI GE60 2PE-015RU Apache ProProcessor: Intel Core i7 4700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.6kg
Links: MSI homepage MSI notebook section GE60 (Series)
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Foreign Reviews
Source: 3DNews.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good FHD IPS screen; good design; powerful performance; good price. Negative: Poor cooling system; poor sound system.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/29/2014
MSI GE60-2PCi781W7
Specifications
Notebook: MSI GE60-2PCi781W7Processor: Intel Core i7 4710HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 850M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.6kg
Price: 900 euro
Links: MSI homepage MSI notebook section GE60 (Series)
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Foreign Reviews
Source: Chip.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/27/2015
Rating: Total score: 62% price: 40% performance: 62% features: 98% display: 85% mobility: 12% ergonomy: 51%
MSI GE60-2QDi782
Specifications
Notebook: MSI GE60-2QDi782Processor: Intel Core i7 4720HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.6kg
Price: 1300 euro
Links: MSI homepage MSI notebook section GE60 (Series)
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Foreign Reviews
Source: PC Online.com.cn zh-CN→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/31/2015
MSI GE60-2QEWi781
Specifications
Notebook: MSI GE60-2QEWi781Processor: Intel Core i7 4720HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 2048 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.6kg
Price: 1149 euro
Links: MSI homepage MSI notebook section GE60 (Series)
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Solid gamer. The MSI GE60 is a powerful, yet affordable, gaming notebook. The laptop performs well but suffers from high noise and temperature emissions.
Comment
MSI: Micro-Star International (MSI) was founded in 1986 in Taiwan. MSI is especially known as a manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards for PCs, but also offers computer accessories, complete systems, motherboards, graphics cards, laptops, desktop PCs, monitors and other components. However, the Microstar brand name in Germany belongs to the Medion company. MSI is known for its gaming products and has developed a wide range of gaming laptops and desktop PCs. The company is also active in workstations, servers and industrial automation. MSI has offices in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.
NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M: A mid-range GPU and the fastest GeForce GT as part of the 600M series
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660M:
High-end graphics solution as part of the 600M series and the slowest enthusiast GTX model.
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 765M:
High-End Graphics cards as part of the Geforce 700M series based on the Kepler architecture.
NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M: Upper mid-range graphics card of the GeForce GT 700M series. Based on the Kepler architecture and manufactured by TSMC in a 28nm process.
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M: Upper mid-range graphics card from the GeForce GTX 800M series.
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 850M: Upper mid-range graphics card from the GeForce GTX 800M series.
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M: Mid-range graphics card of the GeForce GTX 900M series, based on the Maxwell architecture.
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M: Upper mid-range graphics card of the GeForce GTX 900M series.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
Intel Core i5:
3210M: Fast Ivy-Bridge-based dual-core, includes HD 4000 GPU, core clock 2.5 - 3.1 GHz
3230M: Fast Ivy-Bridge-based dual-core, includes HD 4000 GPU, core clock 2.6 - 3.2 GHz
Intel Core i7: The Intel Core i7 for laptops is based on the LG1156 Core i5/i7 CPU for desktops. The base clock speed of the CPUs is relatively low, but because of a huge Turbo mode, the cores can dynamically overclock to up to 3.2 GHz (920XM). Therefore, the CPU can be as fast as high clocked dual-core CPUs (using single threaded applications) but still offer the advantage of 4 cores. Because of the large TDP of 45 W / 55 W, the CPU is only intended for large laptops.
3610QM:
An Ivy Bridge-based quad-core processor clocked at 2.3 GHz with Turbo Boost support up to 3.3 GHz. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 4000 GPU running at 650-1100 MHz on a dual channel DDR3 memory controller.
3630QM: An Ivy Bridge-based quad-core processor clocked at 2.4 GHz with Turbo Boost support up to 3.4 GHz. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 4000 GPU and a dual channel DDR3 memory controller.
4700MQ: Haswell-based quad-core processor clocked at 2.4 GHz with Turbo Boost support up to 3.4 GHz. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 4600 GPU and a dual channel DDR3 memory controller.
4700HQ: Haswell-based quad-core processor clocked at 2.4 GHz with Turbo Boost support up to 3.4 GHz. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 4600 GPU and a dual channel DDR3 memory controller.
4710HQ: Haswell-based quad-core processor clocked at 2.5 GHz with Turbo Boost support up to 3.5 GHz. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 4600 GPU and a dual channel DDR3 memory controller.
4720HQ: Haswell-based quad-core processor clocked at 2.6 GHz with Turbo Boost support up to 3.6 GHz. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 4600 GPU and a dual channel DDR3 memory controller.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.
2.4 kg:
2.696 kg:
With this weight, a laptop is rather heavier than average. Devices in this range shine more with screen size and performance than with mobility.
76.65%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.