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MSI GE62 2QD

Specifications

MSI GE62 2QD
MSI GE62 2QD (GE62 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i7-4720HQ 4 x 2.6 - 3.6 GHz (Intel Core i7)
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M - 2048 MB VRAM, Core: 1097 MHz, Memory: 5010 MHz, 345.05, Optimus
Memory
16 GB 
, DDR3, Dual-Channel, 800 MHz, 11-11-11-28
Display
15.60 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel, Samsung 156HL01-102, IPS, ID: SDC324C, glossy: no
Mainboard
Intel HM87 (Lynx Point)
Storage
2x ADATA SP900NS38 (RAID 0), 512 GB 
, Secondary: HGST HTS721010A9E630
Soundcard
Intel Lynx Point PCH - High Definition Audio Controller
Connections
1 USB 2.0, 3 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 HDMI, 1 DisplayPort, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: 1x 3.5 mm mic, 1x 3.5 mm headphone, Card Reader: SD reader
Networking
Qualcomm Killer e2200 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet Controller (10/100/1000MBit/s), Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3160 (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 4.0
Optical drive
HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GUB0N
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 27 x 383 x 260 ( = 1.06 x 15.08 x 10.24 in)
Battery
51 Wh Lithium-Ion, 4730 mAh, 6 cells
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 8.1 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: HD (30 fps @720p)
Additional features
Speakers: 2.1 Dynaudio (Sound Blaster Cinema), Keyboard: Chicklet by SteelSeries, Keyboard Light: yes, Windows 8 Re-installation DVD, MSI User Manual and Drivers DVD, MSI Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card, Intel RST, SteelSeries Engine 3, Dragon Gaming Center, XSplit Gamecaster, 24 Months Warranty
Weight
2.4 kg ( = 84.66 oz / 5.29 pounds), Power Supply: 525 g ( = 18.52 oz / 1.16 pounds)

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 79.8% - good
Average of 5 scores (from 7 reviews)
price: 87%, performance: 84%, features: 78%, display: 87% mobility: 64%, workmanship: 76%, ergonomy: 75%, emissions: 78%

Reviews for the MSI GE62 2QD

82% iBuyPower MSI GE62 Notebook Review | Notebookcheck
The entry-level enthusiast. The GTX 960M has arrived and iBuyPower are already geared up with the new GPU for their current OptiBoost lineup. Is this the Maxwell card to own for the mass market?
80% MSI's GE62 2QD
Source: ITP English Archive.org version
Most gamers turn to desktops because they are inexpensive to buy or build, can be upgraded with ease, and offer solid performance. The alternative is gaming-focused desktop replacement notebooks that, while heavy, are infinitely more portable than a desktop PC. A feature-rich and potent gaming notebook that also packs serious punch when it comes to value for money.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/31/2015
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 100% performance: 80%
80% Money spent in the right places makes this a solid gaming laptop
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
Sensibly powered for great games action, while remaining portable and comfortable to use, the GE62 is only compromised by tricky upgrade potential and disappointing battery life. It has a great display and respectable keyboard for gaming, and crucially plays games at high detail without distress.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/11/2015
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 80% features: 80% workmanship: 80%
77% MSI GE62 Apache Review
Source: Notebookreview.com English Archive.org version
In short, the MSI GE62 Apache is a well-rounded gaming laptop with solid real-world performance and a wallet-friendly price. This notebook falls short in terms of battery life and gets a little too hot for prolonged “laptop” use, but any other complaints are pretty minor. We highly recommend the MSI 6E62 Q2E Apache if you’re looking for a 15-inch laptop that can play just about any game and you need to spend less than $1,500.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/14/2015
Rating: Total score: 77%
80% MSI GE62 2QD Apache review
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
The MSI GE62 2QD Apache does enough to be well worth considering as a slimmer and lighter alternative to your more typical bulky 15in gaming laptop. Plus, for its price of just over £1000 it offers competitive performance. However, the keyboard layout and a few other minor irritations means it doesn’t quite win us over completely.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/30/2015
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 80% features: 80% display: 90% mobility: 60% workmanship: 70% ergonomy: 70% emissions: 80%

Foreign Reviews

GTX 960M w laptopie MSI GE62
Source: PC Lab.pl Turkish PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good workmanship; interesting look; great screen; well-tuned keyboard; good performance. Negative: Loud cooling system; high case temperature.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/12/2015
外观内心双强悍 微星GE62游戏笔记本评测
Source: PC Online.com.cn zh-CN→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/13/2015
键盘上有彩虹!微星GE62电竞游戏本评测
Source: PC Online.com.cn zh-CN→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/23/2015

Comment

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M: Upper mid-range graphics card of the GeForce GTX 900M series.

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


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.  


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.


15.60":

15-inch display variants are the standard and are used for more than half of all laptops.

The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, often allows high resolutions and thus offers rich details on the screen, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact - simply the standard compromise.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


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.


79.8%: 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.

 

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Stefan Hinum, 2015-04- 1 (Update: 2015-04- 1)