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MSI GS70 Series

MSI GS70-2OD-061NLProcessor: Intel Core i7 4700HQ, Intel Core i7 4700MQ, Intel Core i7 4710HQ, Intel Core i7 4720HQ, Intel Core i7 6700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 765M, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 870M, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M
Display: 17.00 inch, 17.30 inch
Weight: 2.6kg, 2.7kg, 2.72kg, 2.74kg
Price: 1500, 1600, 1700, 1800, 1999, 2000, 2200 euro
Average Score: 79.1% - good
Average of 33 scores (from 46 reviews)
price: 76%, performance: 86%, features: 76%, display: 85%, mobility: 66%, workmanship: 87%, ergonomy: 84%, emissions: 65%

 

MSI GS70-2OD-021UK

Specifications

MSI GS70-2OD-021UKNotebook: MSI GS70-2OD-021UK
Processor: Intel Core i7 4700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 765M
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.7kg
Price: 2000 euro
Links: MSI homepage
 MSI notebook section
 GS70 (Series)

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Average Score: 84% - good

Average of 5 scores (from 9 reviews)

 

Reviews

80% MSI GS70 Stealth review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
The MSI GS70 is a fantastic marriage of style and substance: plenty of power and a great screen crammed inside a chassis that's thinner, lighter and better-looking than most of its rivals. Heavy, staid machines such as the Schenker XMG P703 are better for pure power, but if you want a machine that's powerful and portable - and you can afford the £1,679 price tag - the MSI GS70 is a contender.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/03/2013
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 80% features: 80% workmanship: 100%
80% MSI GS70 Stealth review - powerful gaming laptop surprisingly thin and light
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
The MSI GS70 Stealth combines style and substance to stunning effect, with huge power levels inside a chassis that's slimmer and smarter than any other gaming laptop. The 17in screen still means this laptop isn't exactly portable, though, and the high price puts it out of reach for most gamers. If you can afford £1679 and like your laptops to make a statement as well as play any game around, the MSI excels in every important department.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/02/2013
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 60% performance: 90% features: 80% workmanship: 90%
90% MSI GS70 2OD-Stealth 17.3 inch Laptop Review
Source: Kitguru English Archive.org version
The MSI GS70 2OD-Stealth is one of the most impressive laptops that we have tested in 2013. It can handle a myriad of tasks without a hitch, including gaming, heavy duty 3D rendering and video encoding. In regards to MSI GS70 Stealth performance, we were exceptionally impressed with the processing capabilities. The powerful Intel Core i7 4700HQ processor is right at the top of the mobile performance chart and the score in Cinebench R11.5 is actually higher than the reference clocked 8 core AMD FX8350 desktop processor. This is remarkable and showcases current generation Haswell performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 90%
90% MSI GS70
Source: Techreview Source English Archive.org version
The MSI GS70 has the latest forth-gen Intel Core i7 CPU, a 17.3-inch 1080p HD display and strong Nvidia GTX graphics into one, slim, stylish body. It also offers excellent performance and above average battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/03/2013
Rating: Total score: 90%
80% MSI GS70 Review
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
These days the question with gaming laptops isn't how low you can go, but how thin. The $1,999 MSI GS70 offers good overall performance, solid battery life, and a lovely 1080p display in a svelte design. However, some beefier rigs outclass this one in terms of graphics and audio performance.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/26/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
MSI GS70 Stealth Gaming Laptop Review
Source: Hardwareheaven English Archive.org version
So it's pretty clear from the design and target audience of the GS70 Stealth that MSI are aiming to take on and beat the Razer Blade, right? Well lets cut right to it... they have more than exceeded their goal on that front. The Blade is a really nice system but MSI have done really well to pack in a more powerful CPU and GPU combination in the GS70 and do so with a thinner body and lighter overall build.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/22/2013

Foreign Reviews

MSI GS70 mit flachem Gehäuse und GTX-Grafik
Source: HardwareLuxx German DE→EN Archive.org version
Positive: chic and timeless design; large port variety; good performance
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/02/2013
Review: MSI GS70 Stealth
Source: Hispazone Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Quality hardware; attractive design; excellent connectivity; light.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/03/2013
Test du MSI GS70 : le portable joueur ultra fin pour tous
Source: Portables4Gamers French FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good design; good contrast and brightness of the display; long battery life; good performance;very decent price; 3 slots mSATA SSD. Negative: Cooling system; noisy; CPU throttling.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/05/2014

 

MSI GS70-65M21621

Specifications

MSI GS70-65M21621Notebook: MSI GS70-65M21621
Processor: Intel Core i7 4700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 765M 2048 MB
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.72kg
Price: 1700 euro
Links: MSI homepage
 MSI notebook section
 GS70 (Series)

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Average Score: 92% - very good

Average of 2 scores (from 2 reviews)

 

Reviews

80% Review MSI GS70-65M21621 Notebook | Notebookcheck
Thin gamer. Imagine the MSI GE70, slightly tweak the case, use the identical hardware and you will get the GS70 Stealth. The new gaming notebook is especially interesting for mobile gaming because the manufacturer reduced both the weight and the dimensions. But was the diet successful?

Foreign Reviews

92% MSI GS70-65M21621
Source: PC Games Hardware - Heft 12/2013 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 11/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 92%
92% MSI GS70-65M21621
Source: PC Games Hardware - Heft 12/2013 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 11/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 92%

 

MSI GS70-2OD-052XPL Stealth

Back then, on the go gamers had to carry around heavy gaming laptops just to get the best performance but there has been a growing supply in ultraportable gaming laptops and the MSI GS70 Stealth is the latest entry in that category.

It looks more of a business laptop with its dark finish and its textured bottom provides extra grip. Weighing in at only 5.8 pounds (2.63 kg), you will be hard pressed to find a lighter and thinner 17-inch gaming laptop. The keyboard is made by SteelSeries which allows you to customize your own multicolored lighting zones.

The laptop features a 4th-generation Intel i7 processor, 16 GB RAM and both an Intel HD 4600 and an Nvidia GeForce GTX 765M, which ensures you have no shortage of graphics power. It might not be the most powerful gaming laptop out there, but paired with its 17.3-inch screen with 1920 by 1080 resolution you will have a very nice gaming experience on the go. As usual with gaming laptops, the battery life leaves much to be desired, but in this case it is better than most of the other options out in the market. You can get roughly more than 3 hours of gaming, which is a great number for this niche.

The combination of weight and specs makes this an easy recommendation for the hardcore gamer looking for an option to bring on the road.

Specifications

MSI GS70-2OD-052XPL StealthNotebook: MSI GS70-2OD-052XPL Stealth
Processor: Intel Core i7 4700MQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 765M
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.7kg
Links: MSI homepage
 MSI notebook section
 GS70 (Series)

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Average Score: 85.33% - good

Average of 3 scores (from 4 reviews)

 

Reviews

MSI GS70
Source: Hardware Secrets English Archive.org version
The MSI GS70 STEALTH is the proof that a powerful gaming laptop with 17" screen does not need to be heavy and thick. It can be called a huge gaming ultrabook.Of course it is not intended to be put inside your backpack and carried along all day, but it is as portable as most of the 15" laptops.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/28/2014
88% MSI GS70 Stealth Review
Source: T Break English Archive.org version
The GS70 is certainly a great piece of gaming hardware, presented in a very sleek way. There’s more than enough here to keep an average gamer happy, and despite a few flaws, the MSI GS70 is certainly a great (if slightly large) solution for anyone who wants to game on the go.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/06/2014
Rating: Total score: 88% price: 85% performance: 80% features: 90% workmanship: 95%

Foreign Reviews

90% MSI GS70-2OD-052XPL Stealth
Source: Benchmark.pl Turkish PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/19/2013
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 90% display: 100% mobility: 73% workmanship: 100% ergonomy: 100% emissions: 90%
78% MSI GS70 Stealth teszt - nVIDIA GTX 765M és Intel Core i7-4700HQ
Source: Laptopkalauz HU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/14/2014
Rating: Total score: 78% performance: 80% display: 90% mobility: 70% workmanship: 100% emissions: 60%

 

MSI GS70-2OD-002US

Specifications

MSI GS70-2OD-002USNotebook: MSI GS70-2OD-002US
Processor: Intel Core i7 4700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 765M
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.7kg
Price: 1500 euro
Links: MSI homepage
 MSI notebook section
 GS70 (Series)
 GS70-2OD-002US (Model)

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Average Score: 75% - good

Average of 2 scores (from 2 reviews)

 

Reviews

80% MSI GS70 Stealth (GS70 2OD-002US)
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
The MSI GS70 Stealth (GS70 2OD-002US) demonstrates just how far the ultraportable gaming scene has come along since the Razer Blade (2012) first brought an ultraportable design to gaming machines. The portability and battery life is impressive, but no more so than the competing iBuypower Battalion Ultra-Thin M1771. With the Editors' Choice Origin EON17-SLX secure in its top spot with powerful performance, and other ultraportable systems with similar specs and results, the MSI GS70 Stealth (GS70 2OD-002US) is highly recommended for gamers who want an ultraportable system. But if you're seeking real power, you'll want to look elsewhere.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/14/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%
70% MSI GS70 Stealth 2OD-002US
Source: Computer Shopper English Archive.org version
Over the years, laptop manufacturers have tried just about every approach to courting mobile gamers. Can you have your cake and eat it, too? Only half as thick and two-thirds the weight of most 17-inch gaming laptops, the sleek MSI GS70 Stealth is an appealing choice—as long as you don't expect it to set speed records.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/29/2014
Rating: Total score: 70%

 

MSI GS70-2OD-001US

Specifications

MSI GS70-2OD-001USNotebook: MSI GS70-2OD-001US
Processor: Intel Core i7 4700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 765M
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.6kg
Price: 1500 euro
Links: MSI homepage
 MSI notebook section
 GS70 (Series)
 GS70-2OD-001US (Model)

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Average Score: 80% - good

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Reviews

80% MSI GS70 2OD-001US
Source: Comp Reviews English Archive.org version
MSI proves with its GS 70 that gaming laptops don't have to be extremely large or heavy and yet still be relatively affordable. The system offers a very slim profile and weighs under six pounds yet has a screen and graphics capable of playing the latest PC games. It even offers battery life that is slightly higher than many of the 17-inch gaming laptops that are twice the size.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/12/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%

 

MSI GS70-2PEi71611

MSI has certainly stamped a strong presence in the high specification gaming laptop market and the GS70 2PE Stealth Pro is another jewel. The gaming laptop is packed with high specification parts such as the latest 4th Generation Intel Core i7 processor at 2.4 GHz, which can be dynamically overclocked up to 3.4 GHz.

Besides this, the laptop comes with an Nvidia GeForce GTX 870M and 3 GB or 6 GB GDDR5 VRAM depending on the model. This setup coupled with DDR3L 1600 MHz RAM up to 16 GB can cope with the most demanding games currently out in the market.

Users will definitely be satisfied with the 17" HD (1920X1080), anti-glare LCD display. The MSI GS70 Stealth Pro is also able to pack up to 768 GB Super RAID 2 + 1 TB HDD 7200rpm, which is plenty big for most users. Other notable hardware aimed at the gamer are the Killer E2200 LAN, full-color backlight SteelSeries keyboard and sound by Dynaudio with subwoofer.

The battery on this beast is a 6-cell Li-Polymer rated at 5400mAh and the entire setup weighs 2.66 Kg with battery. The MSI GS70 2PE Stealth Pro is aimed at the most demanding gamer and doesn't fail to deliver in all the important aspects. 

Specifications

MSI GS70-2PEi71611Notebook: MSI GS70-2PEi71611
Processor: Intel Core i7 4700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 870M 3072 MB
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.72kg
Price: 1600 euro
Links: MSI homepage
 MSI notebook section
 GS70 (Series)

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Average Score: 80% - good

Average of 2 scores (from 8 reviews)

 

Reviews

77% MSI GS70-2PEi71611 Notebook Review | Notebookcheck
Wickedly hot. Most gaming machines are fast, but also heavy and bulky. MSI thinks that unnecessary, and presents us the thinnest and lightest 17-inch laptop in the world, according to its advertisement. A quick look at the specs nurtures doubts: Has the manufacturer managed to keep temperature and noise development under control?
80% MSI GS70 Stealth Pro
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
Once again, MSI has proven that a powerful notebook doesn't necessarily have to be a hulking behemoth. The $2,099 GS70 Stealth Pro houses a Core i7 processor and an Nvidia GeForce GTX 870M processor in a 0.85-inch-thick chassis. It's a highly successful pairing of portability and power. In addition, the notebook offers a blistering SSD, a matte 1080p display and software to record your best moves.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/28/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% MSI GS70 Stealth Pro
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
Once again, MSI has proven that a powerful notebook doesn't necessarily have to be a hulking behemoth. The $2,099 GS70 Stealth Pro houses a Core i7 processor and an Nvidia GeForce GTX 870M processor in a 0.85-inch-thick chassis. It's a highly successful pairing of portability and power. In addition, the notebook offers a blistering SSD, a matte 1080p display and software to record your best moves.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/28/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

Test portable MSI GS70 Stealth Pro
Source: Cowcotland French FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good graphics performance; silent cooling system; good connectivity; good keyboard.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/22/2014
Test portable MSI GS70 Stealth Pro
Source: Cowcotland French FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good graphics performance; silent cooling system; good connectivity; good keyboard.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/22/2014
Тонкий, лёгкий, игровой. Обзор ноутбука MSI GS70 2PE Stealth Pro
Source: Ferra.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: High potential gaming, quality components and perfect design. Negative: Poor autonomy; hot under load.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/24/2014
Тонкий, лёгкий, игровой. Обзор ноутбука MSI GS70 2PE Stealth Pro
Source: Ferra.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: High potential gaming, quality components and perfect design. Negative: Poor autonomy; hot under load.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/24/2014
Обзор ноутбука MSI GS70 Stealth Pro
Source: Notebook.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Stylish design; value for money; excellent gaming performance; lightweight.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/11/2014
Обзор ноутбука MSI GS70 Stealth Pro
Source: Notebook.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Stylish design; value for money; excellent gaming performance; lightweight.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/11/2014

 

MSI GS70-2PEi71631

Specifications

MSI GS70-2PEi71631Notebook: MSI GS70-2PEi71631
Processor: Intel Core i7 4700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 870M
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.6kg
Price: 1800 euro
Links: MSI homepage
 MSI notebook section
 GS70 (Series)

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Average Score: 82% - good

Average of 2 scores (from 3 reviews)

 

Reviews

MSI GS70 2PE-00AU Stealth
Source: Toptenreviews English Archive.org version
MSI has delivered the world’s thinnest 17 inch gaming notebook, which also happens to be a powerhouse when playing games.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/14/2017
80% MSI GS70 Stealth Pro Gaming Laptop Review
Source: Techspot English Archive.org version
MSI's GS line consists of portable gaming notebooks with a focus on performance and portability. They're generally very slim, very sleek and lightweight compared to the GT series, MSI's most powerful (and big and heavy) line. But don't be fooled, as the top-of-the-line GS70 Stealth Pro is packed with the sort of hardware that'll likely put most desktops to shame. The MSI GS70 Stealth Pro isn't without fault - namely a flaky touchpad and poor battery life - but if you can overlook these few glaring issues and value a lean footprint, this system is more than capable of meeting the needs of pretty much anyone.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/27/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%
84% Slim gaming laptop punches above its weight
Source: CNet English Archive.org version
Especially compared to years of thick, bulky gaming laptops, the MSI GS70 Stealth stands out from the crowd with a slim body that at least won't cause your non-gamer friends to cringe. You'll pay a premium for the combination of thin design and high-end components, and it's a shame that you'll have to skip the current top-end card, the Nvidia 880M, to make it all work.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/29/2014
Rating: Total score: 84% performance: 80% mobility: 70%

 

MSI GS70 2PE-421UK

Specifications

MSI GS70 2PE-421UKNotebook: MSI GS70 2PE-421UK
Processor: Intel Core i7 4710HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 870M
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.6kg
Price: 1800 euro
Links: MSI homepage
 MSI notebook section
 GS70 (Series)

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Average Score: 80% - good

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Reviews

80% MSI GS70 Stealth
Source: Techreview Source English Archive.org version
The new MSI GS70 Stealth is designed to be a slim and modern gaming laptop that isn't clunky like some systems from Alienware. It has a clean-looking black brushed-metal exterior with a MSI logo and shield emblem on the lid. The first thing you notice when you pick it up is that it's quite light for the size. It weighs 5.8-pounds, which isn't light by most laptop standards, but the clean and thin design gives it that feel. It measures 16.5 x 11.3 x 0.9-inches, which is extremely thin for a gaming desktop replacement laptop.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/14/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%

 

MSI GS70-2QE16SR51

The MSI GS70 is another example of gaming laptops of the new generation moving towards being lighter and slimmer. The MSI GS70 comes in a conservative MSI design with a matte black aluminum casing, but also is available in red and silver. It weighs 2.7 kg and is 0.86 inch (2.18 cm) thick. This mediocre compared to the average laptop, but impressive considering the hardware that is being packed into this slim body. At 17.3 inch wide, the MSI GS70 also boast a 1080p HD LED monitor which looks sharp and has a high color accuracy. As a gaming laptop, it is no surprise that the MSI GS70 is packing top of the line quad core Intel i7 processor and a GeForce GTX 970M graphics card optimized for gaming. It can also pack up to two SSDs in RAID 0 (256 GB), which further enhances its speed. While the storage solution is silent, the constant noise from the fan during heavy load can get rather annoying. The MSI GS70 also heats up rather fast during heavy use such as gaming or rendering. Furthermore, battery life is an issue, lasting anywhere from 1 to 5 hours depending on the use.

Specifications

MSI GS70-2QE16SR51Notebook: MSI GS70-2QE16SR51
Processor: Intel Core i7 4720HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M 3072 MB
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.7kg
Price: 2200 euro
Links: MSI homepage
 MSI notebook section
 GS70 (Series)

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Average Score: 82% - good

Average of 4 scores (from 6 reviews)

 

Reviews

82% MSI GS70-2QE16SR51 Notebook Review | Notebookcheck
Black, red, silver. MSI's slim gamer GS70 gets an update. The new generation is now equipped with the GeForce GTX 970M, and MSI has also thought of striking colors for the chassis. However, the fan noise and temperatures are striking as well – our review tells you why.
84% MSI GS70 2QE Stealth Pro
Source: Bit-Tech English Archive.org version
If anything you could consider the MSI GS70 2QE Stealth Pro to be a slightly strange laptop. It sports a large 17in screen and isn't particularly portable, yet MSI has focussed intently on reducing its profile. If we were making a 17in laptop, we'd probably not consider thickness and weight as important factors - at least not compared to 15in and 14in models.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/20/2015
Rating: Total score: 84% price: 80% performance: 83%
84% MSI GS70 2QE Stealth Pro
Source: Bit-Tech English Archive.org version
If anything you could consider the MSI GS70 2QE Stealth Pro to be a slightly strange laptop. It sports a large 17in screen and isn't particularly portable, yet MSI has focussed intently on reducing its profile. If we were making a 17in laptop, we'd probably not consider thickness and weight as important factors - at least not compared to 15in and 14in models.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/20/2015
Rating: Total score: 84% price: 80% performance: 83%
80% MSI GS70 2QE Stealth Pro review
Source: Expert Reviews English Archive.org version
Overall, we're impressed with the MSI GS70 2QE Stealth Pro. It's supremely powerful thanks to Nvidia's latest graphics chip but manages to maintain its elegance with its slim and relatively light chassis. Like any early adopter, you do have to pay a premium for this. We'd say the investment is probably worth it, because you're likely to be able to run the latest games on higher settings for longer, and a laptop like this is a long-term investment.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/26/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% MSI GS70 2QE Stealth Pro review
Source: Expert Reviews English Archive.org version
Overall, we're impressed with the MSI GS70 2QE Stealth Pro. It's supremely powerful thanks to Nvidia's latest graphics chip but manages to maintain its elegance with its slim and relatively light chassis. Like any early adopter, you do have to pay a premium for this. We'd say the investment is probably worth it, because you're likely to be able to run the latest games on higher settings for longer, and a laptop like this is a long-term investment.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/26/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%
MSI GS70 Stealth Pro
Source: Hardwareheaven English Archive.org version
Starting with the design and build quality of the GS70 2QE, or Stealth pro, we have a system which uses a familiar design. The all metal casing feels good quality, something which is enhanced by the brushed lid and we like that the branding is minimal. At less than 2cm thick it also means that despite this being a large 17.3″ system it is very portable (helped by the weight) and so it is nice that MSI offer the protective case.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/16/2014
MSI GS70 Stealth Pro
Source: Hardwareheaven English Archive.org version
Starting with the design and build quality of the GS70 2QE, or Stealth pro, we have a system which uses a familiar design. The all metal casing feels good quality, something which is enhanced by the brushed lid and we like that the branding is minimal. At less than 2cm thick it also means that despite this being a large 17.3″ system it is very portable (helped by the weight) and so it is nice that MSI offer the protective case.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/16/2014

 

MSI GS70-2QE-062RU

Claimed as the thinnest and lightest gaming laptop, the MSI GS70 2QE Stealth Pro is a powerful gaming solution that weighs in at just 2.7 kg. Alike all MSI gaming laptops, the MSI GS70 2QE Stealth Pro comes in full black and sports the familiar full-size SteelSeries keyboard with LED backlight and the SteelSeries engine, which allows the user to customize every key. The display cover is simple and elegant with brushed aluminium and a fancy gaming series logo. Display on the laptop is a 17 inch FHD anti-glare panel which produces superb image quality. The MSI GS70 2QE Stealth Pro's hardware consists of a 4th generation Intel Core-i7 4710HQ clocked at 2.5 GHz, up to 16 GB DDR3L 1600 MHz RAM and an Nvidia GeForce GTX 970M 3 GB GDDR5 GPU. This makes the MSI GS70 2QE Stealth Pro a beast of a gaming laptop. The ability to pack in up to 768 GB Super RAID 2 and 1 TB HDD, make it a dream for many portable PC gamers out there. Other features include Killer DoubleShot Pro Gb LAN, Killer DoubleShot Pro 11ac WLAN, Bluetooth 4.0, 4 USB 3.0 ports, 2 mini-Display ports and a dual cooling solution. The audio quality is superb with Dynaudio with woofer and Creative Sound Blaster Cinema 2 technology. There is a 5-cell Li-Polymer battery rated at 5400 mAh powering the laptop.

Specifications

MSI GS70-2QE-062RUNotebook: MSI GS70-2QE-062RU
Processor: Intel Core i7 4710HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.7kg
Links: MSI homepage
 MSI notebook section
 GS70 (Series)

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Average Score: 84.5% - good

Average of 2 scores (from 4 reviews)

 

Reviews

80% MSI GS70 2QE Stealth Pro Red Edition review
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
MSI’s latest laptop impresses in several key departments. Its GTX 970M is one of the more powerful mobile cores we’ve seen, and it’s bolstered by lots of memory, great storage and a bright, rich screen. It’s got punchy speakers, and an excellent keyboard. MSI’s machine doesn’t have the raw power of the Gigabyte, but its GTX 970M is still an exceptional GPU – and it’s backed up by strong components elsewhere, a great keyboard and reasonable thermal performance. It’s expensive, but the Stealth Pro is a well-balanced machine that excels in several key areas. If you’ve got the cash, this red-hot notebook is an excellent gaming portable.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/29/2014
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% performance: 90% display: 80% mobility: 50% workmanship: 90% emissions: 60%

Foreign Reviews

89% MSI GS70 Stealth Pro (i7-4710HQ, GTX 970M, 16GB RAM, 2x256GB SSD, 1TB HDD)
Source: PC Magazin - Heft 2/2015 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 01/01/2015
Rating: Total score: 89%
MSI GS70 2QE Stealth Pro – Дух Красного Дракона
Source: Notebook-Center.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Compact size and light weight; aluminum case; excellent cooling system; good sound system; comfortable keyboard. Negative: TN display; poor autonomy.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/24/2015
c новой видеокартой Nvidia GeForce GTX 970M
Source: Ixbt RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Stylish design, excellent keyboard and touchpad; high performance. Negative: Mediocre screen; noisy cooling system.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 11/13/2014

 

MSI GS70-2QC

The MSI GS70-2QC is considered a powerful and stylish gaming laptop. It features a 17 inch Full HD screen with a native resolution of 1920x1080, a 5th gen Intel Core i7-4700HQ quad core processor with 8 GB of DDR3 RAM, an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M graphics card with a 2 GB GDDR5 VRAM and two 128 GB mSATA SSD's combined in RAID 0 for 237 GB of capacity; all in a 22 mm thick body, making it one of the thinnest gaming laptops around. The MSI GS70-2QC also boasts itself as one of the lightest gaming laptop by weighing in at only 2.6 kg (5.7 lb) with its body being made most of brushed aluminium, giving that gunmetal grey finish paired with smooth and curved corners. Besides its lightness and thinness, it can also pack a punch with its Nahimic Sound Technology sound card, which has an immersive 3D sound processing, and a beautiful keyboard by Steelseries that features full color LED back-lighting, which is customizable (lights are divided into three sections, and each can be lit in a different color – or made to pulse with several different patterns). Finally, the gaming laptop also has the standard connectivity ports including a dual band WiFi card, along with four USB 3.0 ports, a Gigabit Ethernet port, an HDMI port, two Mini DisplayPorts and an SDHC card slot.

Specifications

MSI GS70-2QCNotebook: MSI GS70-2QC
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: 1600 euro
Links: MSI homepage
 MSI notebook section
 GS70 (Series)
 GS70-2QC (Model)

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Average Score: 60% - poor

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

60% 白龙马取经归来!微星GS70轻薄游戏本评测
Source: PC Online.com.cn zh-CN→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/21/2015
Rating: Total score: 60%

 

MSI GS70 2QE-059FR

Specifications

MSI GS70 2QE-059FRNotebook: MSI GS70 2QE-059FR
Processor: Intel Core i7 4710HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.7kg
Links: MSI homepage
 MSI notebook section
 GS70 (Series)

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Average Score: 80% - good

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

80% Test : MSI GS70 Stealth Pro, puissance et finesse au service du gaming
Source: 01Net French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/07/2015
Rating: Total score: 80%

 

MSI GS70-6QE16H21

Specifications

MSI GS70-6QE16H21Notebook: MSI GS70-6QE16H21
Processor: Intel Core i7 6700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M 3072 MB
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.74kg
Price: 1999 euro
Links: MSI homepage
 MSI notebook section
 GS70 (Series)

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Reviews

80.2% MSI GS70 6QE Stealth Pro Notebook Review | Notebookcheck
Up to date. Intel's quad-core Skylake processor only has a slight lead over its Haswell predecessor. However, its small boost in performance is accompanied by lower energy consumption. After the release of the GS70 Haswell model, MSI also fiddled with its successor's connectivity options: Two USB 3.1 ports and an NVMe M.2 slot are now on board.

 

MSI GS70 6QE-017AU

The MSI GS70 6QE-017AU is another strong showing of MSI's intentions in the gaming laptop market. Also known as the GS70 6QE STEALTH PRO, this laptop is designed to be slightly tamer than its more flashy counterparts, but it still contains top of the line hardware. The entire laptop is finished in brushed metal with grayish and purple tinge. MSI has included the usual SteelSeries gaming keyboard with full-colour backlight, which is the most eye catching feature on the laptop. Display on the MSI GS70 6QE-017AU is a huge 17.3 inch Full HD panel with superb colors and clarity. Audio quality is second to none with the ESS Sabre Hi-Fi Audio DAC powering the speakers by Dynaudio. The MSI GS70 6QE-017AU comes with the latest 6th generation Intel Core i7-6700HQ processor, a high-end GeForce GTX 970M with dedicated 3 GB of GDDR5 VRAM and up to 32 GB of DDR4 RAM for the ultimate mobile gaming experience. Storage on the laptop can be configured with HDD + M.2 SSD with various space options. Other supporting features include Bluetooth 4.1, two USB 3.0 ports, two USB 3.1 Type A ports, a card reader, two mini-Display ports, an HDMI out and Killer network devices. The MSI GS70 6QE-017AU comes with a massive 6-cell battery and weighs only 2.6 kg in total.

Specifications

MSI GS70 6QE-017AUNotebook: MSI GS70 6QE-017AU
Processor: Intel Core i7 6700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.6kg
Price: 2000 euro
Links: MSI homepage
 MSI notebook section
 GS70 (Series)

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Average Score: 60% - poor

Average of 2 scores (from 2 reviews)

 

Reviews

60% MSI GS70 laptop review
Source: PC World Australia English Archive.org version
Every gaming laptop manufacturer will have its Skylake products either for sale right now or for sale very soon; even MSI fits this bill with multiple gaming-centric laptops offering Skylake right now. That's an important caveat, because the MSI GS70 isn't the top of MSI's offerings right now; that'd be the MSI GT72 Dominator, which runs around $400 more than the MSI GS70's $2599 asking price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/20/2016
Rating: Total score: 60%
60% MSI GS70
Source: Good Gear Guide English Archive.org version
Every gaming laptop manufacturer will have its Skylake products either for sale right now or for sale very soon; even MSI fits this bill with multiple gaming-centric laptops offering Skylake right now. That's an important caveat, because the MSI GS70 isn't the top of MSI's offerings right now; that'd be the MSI GT72 Dominator, which runs around $400 more than the MSI GS70's $2599 asking price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/14/2015
Rating: Total score: 60%

 

MSI GS70-2OD-061NL

Specifications

MSI GS70-2OD-061NLNotebook: MSI GS70-2OD-061NL
Processor: Intel Core i7 4700MQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 765M
Display: 17.00 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.7kg
Links: MSI homepage
 MSI notebook section
 GS70 (Series)

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Average Score: 40% - bad

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

40% MSI Gaming Series GS70 Stealth 2OD-061NL - Reviews
Source: Tweakers Dutch NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/26/2016
Rating: Total score: 40%

 

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 GTX 765M:

High-End Graphics cards as part of the Geforce 700M series based on the Kepler architecture.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 870M: High-end graphics card from the GeForce GTX 800M 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 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 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.  

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.

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.

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.

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

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


17.00: This display size is a standard format for desktop replacements (DTR). The DTR laptops are heavier to carry, need more power, but texts are easy to read and high resolutions are no problem. DTR are mainly intended for stationary desk use, where weight and energy hunger don't matter. In return, you enjoy the advantages of high resolutions (more details, better legibility).

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


2.6 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.

2.74 kg:


79.1%: 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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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU, Rembrandt (Zen 3+) R7 7735HS, 15.60", 2.25 kg
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MSI Raider GE68 HX 13VF
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Stefan Hinum, 2013-10- 6 (Update: 2013-10- 6)