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MSI GE63VR 7RF Raider

Specifications

MSI GE63VR 7RF Raider
MSI GE63VR 7RF Raider (GE63 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i7-7700HQ 4 x 2.8 - 3.8 GHz, Kaby Lake
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile - 8 GB VRAM, Core: 1480 MHz, Memory: 8000 MHz, GDDR5, ForceWare 385.41, Nvidia Optimus
Memory
16 GB 
, 2x 8 GB SO-DIMM DDR4, 2400 MHz, Dual-Channel, both slots occupied
Display
15.60 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel 141 PPI, Chi Mei N156HHE-GA1 (CMN15F4), TN LED, 120 Hz, Full-HD, glossy: no
Mainboard
Intel HM175 (Skylake PCH-H)
Storage
Toshiba HG6 THNSNJ256G8NY, 256 GB 
, M.2-SSD + HGST HTS721010A9E630, 1 TB HDD, 7200 rpm
Soundcard
Realtek ALC1220 @ Intel Sunrise Point PCH - High Definition Audio Controller
Connections
3 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 USB 3.1 Gen2, 1 HDMI, 1 DisplayPort, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: two 3.5 mm jacks (audio-in and audio-out), Card Reader: SD,SDHC,SDXC, Brightness Sensor
Networking
Killer E2500 Gigabit Ethernet Controller (10/100/1000MBit/s), Killer Wireless-n/a/ac 1435 Wireless Network Adapter (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 4.1
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 27.5 x 383 x 260 ( = 1.08 x 15.08 x 10.24 in)
Battery
51 Wh Lithium-Ion, 6 cells
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: 720p
Additional features
Speakers: 2x 2W speakers + 2x 3W woofer, Keyboard: Chiclet by SteelSeries, Keyboard Light: yes, 230-watt power supply, MS Office Trial, 24 Months Warranty
Weight
2.422 kg ( = 85.43 oz / 5.34 pounds), Power Supply: 947 g ( = 33.4 oz / 2.09 pounds)
Price
2000 EUR

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 78.4% - good
Average of 3 scores (from 13 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 95%, features: 65%, display: 88% mobility: 66%, workmanship: 81%, ergonomy: 82%, emissions: 70%

Reviews for the MSI GE63VR 7RF Raider

85.2% MSI GE63VR Raider-075 (i7-7700HQ, GTX 1070, Full HD) Laptop Review | Notebookcheck
Daring to be imperfect. What, a TN panel in an $1800 gaming notebook? Yes, MSI has done it again and prioritized 120-Hz and quick response times. If you can work with this, you will probably be happy to overlook the few problems this otherwise well-made notebook has. Only one of MSI's decisions is rather questionable.
MSI GE63VR 7RF Raider review – one of the best GTX 1070 notebooks out there
Source: Laptop Media English Archive.org version
Going back to reality, we really enjoyed the keyboard with its RGB backlight, and the touchpad, which is far more adequate than some of the laptops in this category. The good cooling solution and the ease of use of the Dragon Center utility, combined with the super useful fan boost button just add to the greatness of this device. If you’re ready to give battery life away for the immersive gaming experience provided by the 120 Hz screen, we can truly recommend the MSI GE63VR 7RF to you.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/19/2018
70% MSI GE63VR Raider Review: Makes all the right noises
Source: Gadgets Now English Archive.org version
There are two things which work in the favour of MSI's latest offering: performance and the fact that it doesn't heat up. The gameplay is efficient, the display is smooth and MSI deserves kudos for delivering all this at a relatively acceptable price point. While Rs 1,49,999 isn't exactly cheap but when it comes to gaming laptops it is competitive. As mentioned earlier, you've alternatives from HP and Asus with similar or better specifications but they do cost more. If you're looking for a quiet and efficient performer, the GE63VR Raider from MSI will be a good option to go for. However, the battery life could prove to be a deterrent to many.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/24/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%

Foreign Reviews

Gaming-Notebook mit GTX 1070 und 120-Hz-Display
Source: Gamestar German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/08/2017
Notebook mit Bling-Bling und 120 Hz
Source: Gameswelt German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/08/2017
MSI GE63 Raider RGB
Source: Noticias 3D Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice display; decent hardware; backlit keys; fast system.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/03/2018
MSI GE63VR 7RF Raider
Source: Noticias 3D Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice display; large screen; powerful hardware; backlit keys; decent speakers; good cooling and silent system.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/10/2018
80% Review: MSI GE63VR 7RF Raider
Source: Computer Totaal Dutch NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/18/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Обзор игрового ноутбука MSI GE63VR 7RF Raider 4K: 1070 «лошадей» под капотом
Source: 3DNews.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice display; excellent speakers; comfortable keyboard; high mobility. Negative: Average performance; noisy under loads; short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/16/2017
Игровой ноутбук MSI GE63VR 7RF Raider 4K
Source: Ixbt RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Stylish design; beautiful screen; slim size; comfortable keyboard; backlit keys; nice touchpad; excellent speakers; high performance. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/06/2017
Test: MSI GE63 - GE63VR 7RF Raider - herní notebook s rychlým 15,6 palců LCD a novinkou v podsvícení
Source: Notebook.cz CZ→EN Archive.org version
Positive: High performance; slim size; solid workmanship; excellent display; backlit keys. Negative: Mediocre touchpad.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/08/2017
Review Notebook Gaming: MSI GE63VR 7RF RAIDER
Source: Jagat Review ID→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; powerful hardware; high gaming performance; nice display; good connectivity. Negative: Overheats while using; short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/12/2018
MSI GE63VR 7RFX Raider Pro – Paket Komplit Notebook Gaming GTX 1070 15-inch
Source: Pemmzchannel ID→EN Archive.org version
Positive: High performance; light weight; large screen; good speakers. Negative: Low autonomy.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/08/2018
Ревю на MSI GE63VR 7RF Raider – един от най-добрите лаптопи с GTX 1070
Source: Laptop.bg BU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Solid workmanship; nice display; comfortable keyboard; decent speakers. Negative: Weak processor; short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/02/2018

Comment

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile: Pascal based high-end mobile graphics card based on a cut down GP104 (like the GTX 1080) and GDDR5 graphics memory. Successor to the GTX 980M with a 10 Watts higher TDP. Similar to the desktop GTX 1070 performance wise, but with more shaders and lower clock speeds.

With these GPUs you are able to play modern and demanding games fluently at medium detail settings and HD resolution.

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


i7-7700HQ: Quad-core notebook processor based on the Kaby Lake architecture. Besides four CPU cores (including Hyper Threading), the chips also integrates the HD Graphics 630 GPU and is manufactured in an improved 14 nm process.» 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.


78.4%: 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, 2017-09-29 (Update: 2017-09-29)