MSI GE72 Series

Processor: Intel Core i7 4720HQ, Intel Core i7 6700HQ, Intel Kaby Lake i7-7700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 965M, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M
Display: 0.00 inch, 17.30 inch
Weight: 2.7kg, 2.9kg, 2.93kg, 2.948kg, 2.98kg, 2.99kg
Price: 1300, 1400, 1429, 1550, 1600, 1700, 1750, 1900, 2100 euro
price: 78%, performance: 87%, features: 76%, display: 85%, mobility: 72%, workmanship: 81%, ergonomy: 83%, emissions: 75%

 

MSI GE72-2QDi716H11

Specifications

Notebook: MSI GE72-2QDi716H11
Processor: Intel Core i7 4720HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 2048 MB
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.948kg
Price: 1429 euro
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Average Score: 78% - good

 

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MSI GE72-2QEi716H21BW

Being another gaming laptop from MSI, one can expect a powerful and excellent looking device. The MSI GE72-2QEi716H21BW certainly fits the bill with its metallic chassis, color scheme and performance. The laptop is engineered to be lightweight yet durable as it made form Mg-Li instead of the more traditional aluminum. The entire device features a brushed metal design and there are streaks of red highlighting the dark grey color. Another common feature of most MSI gaming series is the SteelSeries keyboard with multi-color LED backlight. Under the hood, there are a 4th generation Intel Core i7 processor, up to 16 GB DDR3L 1600 MHz RAM, an NVIDIA GeForce GTX965M GPU with 2 GB GDDR5 VRAM and up to 768 GB Super RAID 2 + 1 TB HDD combo for storage. The MSI GE72-2QEi716H21BW is a beast of a gaming rig yet remains relatively portable at just 2.7 kg. Display on the laptop is a gigantic 17 inch FHD anti-glare panel with good colors and clarity. Gaming intensive users will feel right at home especially since the device also comes with good audio quality. Sound is provided by Dynaudio and Nahimic sound technology and is delivered by a 4.1 sound system. Other features include a HD webcam, Bluetooth 4.0, an HDMI port, three USB 3.0 ports, a USB 2.0 port and Killer GB LAN. Battery life is impressive with a 6-cell Li-Ion pack powering the device.

Specifications

Notebook: MSI GE72-2QEi716H21BW
Processor: Intel Core i7 4720HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 965M
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.7kg
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Average Score: 87.5% - good

 

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MSI GE72 2QD-037UK

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Notebook: MSI GE72 2QD-037UK
Processor: Intel Core i7 4720HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.7kg
Price: 1300 euro
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Average Score: 75% - good

 

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MSI GE72-6QF16H21

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Notebook: MSI GE72-6QF16H21
Processor: Intel Core i7 6700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.9kg
Price: 1900 euro
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Average Score: 87.25% - good

 

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MSI GE72-6QF8H11

Specifications

Notebook: MSI GE72-6QF8H11
Processor: Intel Core i7 6700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M 3.072 MB
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.93kg
Price: 1700 euro
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MSI GE72 6QF-009RU Apache Pro

The MSI GE72 6QF-009RU Apache Pro is a high performance laptop built for gaming purpose. It features 6th Generation Intel Core i7 6700HQ processor with Intel HM170 chipset, up to 32 GB DDR4-2133 RAM, 2 RAM slots, and a GeForce GTX970M graphic card with GDDR5 3 GB VRAM. As for storage, it features a 2.5” HDD slot and a NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen3 X4 slot. Thus, it supports both an HDD and an SSD. In addition, it comes with a DVD Super Multi Writer drive and a full-color backlight SteelSeries keyboard. As a gaming laptop, entertainment features such as audio and video are important. For audio, Sound by Dynaudio with woofer, exclusive Audio Boost Technology and the Nahimic Audio Enhancer make for quality audio output. The 17.3-inch display features Full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. The laptop's HD webcam is capable to capture 720p HD videos at 30 fps. For connectivity, it features Killer E2400 Gigabit Ethernet with Killer Shield for Local Area Network connection and WiFi 802.11ac and Bluetooth 4.0 for wireless communication. As for interfaces, it has a HDMI v1.4 port, a USB 2.0 port, two USB 3.0 ports, a USB 3.1 Type-C port and a Mini-DisplayPort.

Specifications

Notebook: MSI GE72 6QF-009RU Apache Pro
Processor: Intel Core i7 6700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.9kg
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Average Score: 72% - average

 

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MSI GE72-6QD161

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Notebook: MSI GE72-6QD161
Processor: Intel Core i7 6700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.9kg
Price: 1400 euro
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Average Score: 71.33% - average

 

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MSI GE72 965M Ti

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Notebook: MSI GE72 965M Ti
Processor: Intel Core i7 6700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 965M 2048 MB
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0kg
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MSI GE72VR-6RF

Considered as the leading gaming laptop manufacturer, MSI is expected to grow significantly in this quarter as reported by the Taiwanese journal DigitTimes. MSI is following the trend of ultra-slim laptops, which aim at convenience and easiness for users when travelling, while preserving powerful performance. The user currently could experience products with great technological specifications as well as incredible design. One of the luxurious super thin powerful laptops that we would mention here is the MSI GE72VR Apache Pro with remarkable upgrades. For example, the technological boundaries have been touched with the Hi-fi audio solutions and attractive RGB lighting as a remark from page ETekNix and the combination of the Intel Core i7-6700HQ processor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB graphics card created an extreme efficiency in this laptop.

1. Design

Through the curved and sporty appearance featured, the edges of MSI GE72VR Apache Pro are smooth and gentle grooves wing the plain, raised emblem at the enclosure’s top (evaluation of page Gameranx.com). Also from this page, the GE72VR Apache Pro is considered to come with the Steelseries keyboard inside, whose lettering and four sides of the chiclet keys are transparent, allowing for quite a dazzling light show. Moreover, the keyboard of this product can customize up to six lightning effects. “The product’s sublime red and black colour scheme is the perfect match for the core gaming demographic and should appeal to most users considering a high-end gaming laptop”, says ETekNix. In general, as commented from ETekNix, with the simple and clean design, there isn’t much to see other than a couple of stickers.

2. Processor and memory

The GE72VR Apache Pro is powered by an Intel Core i7-6700HQ quad core processor with a clock rate of 3.5 GHz, which based on the Skylake architecture. The four CPU cores with Hyper-Threading clock between 2.6 and 3.5 Ghz and can reach a maximum of 3.3 GHz with 2 cores and 3.1 GHz with 4 cores. Not only that, the integrated HD Graphics 530 can handle the most demanding applications and excessive multi-tasking easily and the power consumption is low. Besides, the manufacturer MSI has equipped this product with 16 GB of DDR4 2133 MHz RAM and the RAM capacity can be upgraded to up to 32 GB.

3. Display

MSI has equippped this laptop with a anti-glare 17.3-inch IPS display with a Full HD resolution in order to make the greatest visual for the users. And “Thanks to the IPS panel, the GE72VR Apache Pro’s 17.3” screen is capable of appropriately rich visuals. Backlight bleed was minimal to non-existent” (remarked by Gameranx). However, the page TechPowerUp says “The 1920 x 1080 display is actually an AH-IPS panel from LG, but it is sadly only a 6-bit panel, though its viewing angles are still good”.

4. Benchmark

The reviewers used PCMark 8 Home to test general computing performance through various tests, which cover web browsing, writing, photo editing, video chat and playback, and casual gaming. According to TechPowerUp, the MSI GE72VR 6RF Apache Pro achieved 3956 points and page EtekNix reports 4027 points, which are respectable scores and somehow the laptop showcases its fantastic performance in a wide range of common tasks including photo editing, web browsing and light gaming (evaluated from both ETekNix and TechPowerUp). For the 3DMark, ETekNix has gone with a conclusion that the power of this laptop is quite close to a high-rated desktop utilising the Gigabyte G1 Gaming GTX 1060. And thanks to the Pascal technology of the new GTX 10 graphis card series, the gaming laptop performance has made a significant improvement.

5. Graphics card and gaming performance

The Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 with 6 GB of VRAM, which is considered to be a graphics card for high-end laptops, is based on the Pascal architecture and manufactured in 16 nm FinFET at TSMC, the GPU uses the smaller GP106 chip. When compared to the desktop version of GTX 1060, the laptop version offers the same amount of shaders, but slightly lower clock rates, while it is able to offer 40% higher performance than the GTX960M, which was released last year. With the dedicated graphics of Nvidia GTX 1060, the laptop itself did very well in Gameranx’s 1080p benchmark. In addition, it smoothly runs MOBA games. For example, it can reach up tp 122.1 fps in DOTA 2 with ultra setting, in which every detail is configured to its maximum. Benchmarked by page ETekNix, the laptop can reach 82 fps on Very High preset in the game Grand Theft Auto 5, 62.5 fps on Very High preset in game Rise of the Tomb Raider, 54.7 fps on Ultra preset in game Hitman and 56 fps on Ultra preset in game Farcry Primal. However, in the game The Witcher 3 - Wild Hunt as a comment of page Gameranx, this notebook can maintain an average frame rate of 60 fps with High preset, but when in the combat, the display could drop to as low as 40 fps.

6. Battery life

Because of the powerful graphic card and other components, battery life has been a problem in gaming laptops despite the low power consumption processor. However, the GE72VR Apache Pro still performs rather well without special remark. ETekNix says: “The laptop’s battery life is passable and you should be able to achieve around 3 hours of use with the Eco mode enabled. This time would be exact if the user aims to do some basic works, and any video watching or gaming will dramatically reduce the battery life”. In addition, TechPowerUp has made a battery test with gaming, and the result is not impressive. For the game Valley lock at 60 fps limit, sadly the laptop just lasted for 38 minutes and got 56 minutes of use at 30 fps limit. Page Gameranx concluded the battery problem of this notebook: “We do not expect more than an hour of play with most modern games. Performance suffered during battery operation as well”.

7. Connections, network performance

“The laptop’s Killer E2400 networking chip provides exceptional bandwidth numbers and maintains a very small range between the minimum and maximum results. Therefore, the network traffic is very reliable and you’re unlikely to experience any huge fluctuations”, says ETekNix. However, the Wi-Fi performance left the reviewer of ETekNix feeling underwhelmed since the speed just reached a maximum 209 Mbit/s.

8. Noise and temperature

According to an evaluation of Gameranx, the temperatures of the MSI GE72VR Apache Pro remained below or slightly above body temperature. The primary key hovered amidst the low to mid 90s Fahrenheit. Meanwhile, the GTX 1060 idled at 46.0 degrees. And the notebook was basically silent. However, when it was under load, this laptop itself pushed out a lot of hot air. The noise increased significantly, and could be plain heard across a large room (comment from Gameranx). In general, Gameranx said accurately: “This is not a laptop to be playing games in a library”.

9. Audio

Sound is one of the most important specs for users. And following on page Gameranx, there is a remark about the MSI GE72VR Apache Pro’s audio like that “The laptop’s hidden speakers are more than to pump out loud audio. The action and character voices were clear and easily discernible. Thankfully, the built-in headphone AMP and Nahimic 2 audio enhancements and virtual surround sound make for a great solid experience with a pair of cans on your head”. Nevertheless, page TechPowerUp has given a short conclusion that the sound of this laptop will not give you anything remotely close to audiophile quality: “Just don’t expect a miracle of sound that will meet your mind”.

According to TechPowerUp, the GE72VR Apache Pro will not surprise you, yet it is not a disappointment either. It has solid specifications, a decent touchpad, and an above average keyboard. Notwithstanding, the overall performance is quite good. And “if you want an amazing gaming laptop, EXOTIC PC and MSI deserved your attention, but you should be more than happy with just base model of the GE72VR Apache Pro”, said Gameranx. Beside that, ETekNix also has a valuable evaluation: “The MSI GE72VR Apache Pro offers a phenomenal gaming experience in a fairly portable shell. Furthermore, the laptop has a sleek, sophisticated design and looks breathtaking from every conceivable angle. While there are some flaws, the overriding experience is very positive”.

To sum it up, it is obvious that MSI has not manufactured an incredible GE72VR Apache Pro, yet, it still has a lot of outstanding highlights for users to consider it a great laptop. The gorgeous brushed aluminum design is the first thing most users agree is special and could be appealing for the first sight. Then, the RGB keyboard is not only actually comfortable, beautiful and impressive, but also able to satisfy most users including the most awkward customers. Besides, “powerful” is the only word I would like to use when describing the performance of this notebook. The Intel Core i7-6700HQ quad core processor and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB graphics card make performance more powerful and get the user’s experience to a higher level. Quiet operation in idle conditions and the impeccable build quality are also advantages of the GE72VR Apache Pro. On the other hand, there are some flaws, which MSI should improve. For instance, the WiFi speed could be disappointing for some users as the result is not as good as expected and the slightly loud noise might annoy some users. In addition, battery life is acceptable, but it could be better. The main conclusion to be drawn from all analysis above is that the MSI GE72VR Apache Pro is still a perfect choice in case you would like a desktop replacement workhorse, which can do some serious gaming.

Press review by Capuchino Saber

Specifications

Notebook: MSI GE72VR-6RF
Processor: Intel Core i7 6700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile
Display: 0.00 inch, , x pixels
Weight: 0kg
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Average Score: 86% - good

 

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MSI GE72VR-6RF16H21

Specifications

Notebook: MSI GE72VR-6RF16H21
Processor: Intel Core i7 6700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile 6144 MB
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.99kg
Price: 1750 euro
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MSI GE72 7RE-046

Specifications

Notebook: MSI GE72 7RE-046
Processor: Intel Kaby Lake i7-7700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile 4096 MB
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.98kg
Price: 1550 euro
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Average Score: 78.8% - good

 

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MSI GE72VR-7RF-267

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Notebook: MSI GE72VR-7RF-267
Processor: Intel Kaby Lake i7-7700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile 3072 MB
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.9kg
Price: 1700 euro
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Average Score: 88% - very good

 

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MSI GE72 7RE-006PL

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Notebook: MSI GE72 7RE-006PL
Processor: Intel Kaby Lake i7-7700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile 4096 MB
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.9kg
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MSI GE72 7RE-045CZ

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Notebook: MSI GE72 7RE-045CZ
Processor: Intel Kaby Lake i7-7700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile 4096 MB
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.7kg
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MSI GE72 7RE Apache Pro 212RU

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Notebook: MSI GE72 7RE Apache Pro 212RU
Processor: Intel Kaby Lake i7-7700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile 4096 MB
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.7kg
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Average Score: 85% - good

 

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MSI GE72VR 7RF-278CZ

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Notebook: MSI GE72VR 7RF-278CZ
Processor: Intel Kaby Lake i7-7700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile 3072 MB
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.7kg
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Average Score: 88% - very good

 

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MSI GE72 7RE-050NL Apache Pro

Specifications

Notebook: MSI GE72 7RE-050NL Apache Pro
Processor: Intel Kaby Lake i7-7700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.7kg
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Average Score: 80% - good

 

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MSI GE72 7RD-085XES

The MSI GE72 7RD (Apache) -085XES is a gaming notebook with Intel Core i7 processor, 16 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD + 256 GB SSD and an Nvidia GTX1050 graphics processor. The laptop comes with a large 17.3-inch Full HD panel that stands out for its native resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels that will show a wide range of colors close to the 100% sRGB range , while MSI TrueColor technology will offer up to 5 color reproduction modes that will comfortably adapt to user needs whether playing, watching movies or working. With the functionality Matrix Display, a user can connect the laptop with two external monitors simultaneously using HDMI 1.4 and Mini DisplayPort 1.2 connections to 4K Ultra HD resolutions at a rate of 30 fps. The Apache GE72 7RD-085XES MSI also features a hybrid storage consisting of a 1 TB HDD and a 256 GB SSD which, on the one hand, will give plenty of space to store the largest variety of content. On the other hand, a read-write speed up to 5 times greater than 2200 MB/s will improve the laptop‘s performance considerably. Heat is one of the original elements of the earth. It is of pure physics that more energy will generate more heat, being a task always difficult to fight. The exclusive Cooler Boost 4 technology creates two internal thermal modules for independent CPU and GPU cooling. This design places dedicated heat pipes and up to 7 active heat pipes that draw heat out of the system. It's a high-end design so that cooling is never a problem. One of the connectivity options of the MSI Apache GE72 7RD-085XES which has caught attention is its USB 3.1 Type-C reversible input that offers transfer speeds of up to 10 Gbps through the technology SuperSpeed+ that accompanies it. It also integrates USB 3.0, USB 2.0, an SD card reader, a microphone and a HD webcam for live streaming of video games, as well as the DVD Super Multi optical drive to play content in this format. As for network connections, there is an RJ45 port for Ethernet, Bluetooth 4.2 technology ideal for transferring files and Wi-Fi 802.11ac wireless connection operating at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz double frequency band for faster browsing via the Internet. As for the looks, the GE72 7RD looks amazing for a gaming laptop. Its stealth and neat looks makes it look more like a professional gaming laptop. The entire body is covered in what seems to be brushed aluminium. The keyboard has a multicolor RGB backlight and its lighting configurations can be adjusted according to the users liking. As a gaming laptop, the MSI GE72 7RD certainly does a very good job. Its price is also slightly lower than its rivals from Alienware and Asus. Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam

Specifications

Notebook: MSI GE72 7RD-085XES
Processor: Intel Kaby Lake i7-7700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 4096 MB
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.9kg
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MSI GE72 7RE-084XES Apache Pro

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Notebook: MSI GE72 7RE-084XES Apache Pro
Processor: Intel Kaby Lake i7-7700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile 4096 MB
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.9kg
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MSI GE72MVR 7RG-008

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Notebook: MSI GE72MVR 7RG-008
Processor: Intel Kaby Lake i7-7700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile 8192 MB
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.7kg
Price: 2100 euro
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Average Score: 91% - very good

 

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MSI GE72VR 7RF-439RU Apache Pro

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Notebook: MSI GE72VR 7RF-439RU Apache Pro
Processor: Intel Kaby Lake i7-7700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.7kg
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MSI GE72MVR 7RG-046

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Notebook: MSI GE72MVR 7RG-046
Processor: Intel Kaby Lake i7-7700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile 8192 MB
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.7kg
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MSI GE72VR 7RF-273NL Apache Pro

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Notebook: MSI GE72VR 7RF-273NL Apache Pro
Processor: Intel Kaby Lake i7-7700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.7kg
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Average Score: 80% - good

 

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MSI GE72MVR 7RE Apache Pro-044

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Notebook: MSI GE72MVR 7RE Apache Pro-044
Processor: Intel Kaby Lake i7-7700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile 8192 MB
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.7kg
Price: 1600 euro
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Average Score: 70% - average

 

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MSI GE72MVR 7RG-050XES

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Notebook: MSI GE72MVR 7RG-050XES
Processor: Intel Kaby Lake i7-7700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.9kg
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Average Score: 86% - good

 

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MSI GE72 7RE-668XES

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Notebook: MSI GE72 7RE-668XES
Processor: Intel Kaby Lake i7-7700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.7kg
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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.

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

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

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 965M: Lower high-end graphics card based on the Maxwell chip GM204 and GM206 (newer 2016 version with higher clock rates). Part of the GeForce GTX 900M series.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M:

Second fastest high-end graphics card based on the Maxwell GM204 chip from the GeForce GTX 900M series.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile: Mainstream graphics card based on Nvidia's Pascal architecture and successor to the GeForce GTX 965M. Is manufactured in a 14nm process at Samsung and the technical specifications are very similar to the desktop version.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile: Mainstream graphics card based on Nvidia's Pascal architecture and successor to the GeForce GTX 960M. Is manufactured in a 14nm process at Samsung and the technical specifications are very similar to the desktop version.

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

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile: The mobile GTX 1060 is based on the GP106 chip and offer 1280 shaders. Compared to the identically named desktop version it features a slightly lower clock rate. Games in Full HD and maximum details should run fluently on the card.

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.

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

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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.

6700HQ: Skylake-based quad-core processor for notebooks. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 530 GPU and is manufactured in 14 nm.

Intel Kaby Lake:

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.

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

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2.7 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.

2.99 kg:

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81.18%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.

» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

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