Notebookcheck Logo

MSI GT60-2PE16H11B

Specifications

MSI GT60-2PE16H11B
MSI GT60-2PE16H11B (GT60 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i7-4800MQ 4 x 2.7 - 3.7 GHz (Intel Core i7)
Graphics adapter
Display
15.60 inch, 2880 x 1620 pixel, glossy: no
Weight
3.5 kg ( = 123.46 oz / 7.72 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
Price
2000 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 75% - good
Average of 2 scores (from 3 reviews)

Reviews for the MSI GT60-2PE16H11B

MSI GT60 Dominator Pro
Source: Hot Hardware English Archive.org version
The MSI GT60 Dominator Pro isn't a system we can unilaterally recommend. Its beautiful screen and great GPU performance are offset by a great deal of fan noise and GPU throttling. The 128GB SSD is a bit small now that prices on consumer drives have dropped below 50 cents per GB in some cases, and MSI needs to revisit its co-branding initiatives.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/16/2014
70% MSI Global GT60 Dominator Pro
Source: Digital Trends English Archive.org version
The MSI GT60 Dominator Pro is heavy, looks gaudy, and runs hot, but the hardware is absolutely fantastic. The processor is quick, the GTX 880M can outrun mid-range gaming desktops, and the 3K display looks great when it’s used for gaming. The GT60 may seem outdated at first glance, but what’s inside is cutting-edge.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/05/2014
Rating: Total score: 70%
80% MSI GT60 Dominator Pro 3K-475
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
The $2,399 MSI GT60 Dominator Pro 3K-475 gives gamers the powerful graphics and performance we've come to expect from MSI in an imposing chassis. While having the world's fastest GPU is nice, where the GT60 stands out is its stunning 3K display. The addition of the SteelSeries software and XSplit Gamecaster video capture software is the cherry on an already stacked cake.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/19/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%

Comment

Model:

With the increasing demand for gaming laptops, MSI has released yet another laptop, the MSI GT60-2PE16H11B, also known as the MSI GT60 Dominator Pro. Although the price may scare potential buyers off, the price tag of 2500 US$ is not really an expensive amount for a machine with its capabilities.

To begin with, the 15.6 inch display sports a record high 2880 by 1620 pixel resolution utilizing the 3k technology. Users of this machine don’t have to worry about blurry pictures; if there is something in that high quality picture, you will be able to see every detail of it.

The MSI GT60 runs on an Intel Core i7-4800MQ, which has the processing power to match even high performance desktops! Furthermore, its Nvidia GeForce GTX 880M is one of the fastest graphic cards in the world. With 1 TB hard disk space and an SSD, nothing slows this laptop down.

As expected of gaming laptops, the battery life is nothing to brag about when compared to other range of laptops. However, in the gaming laptops class alone, the MSI GT60’s battery life is not bad. It is better than the average but still isn't the best. In short, the MSI GT60-2PE16H11B is a laptop truly made for gamers. Even modern games with ultra-high settings will be a breeze for the MSI GT60.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 880M: High-end graphics card from the GeForce GTX 800M 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.  


4800MQ: Haswell-based quad-core processor clocked at 2.7 GHz with Turbo Boost support up to 3.7 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.


3.5 kg:

A laptop with this weight is comparatively heavy and less designed for mobility than for use at the desk. Therefore, the devices tend to shine less with battery life than with a large screen and higher performance.


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.


75%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.


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

 

Please share our article, every link counts!

Similar devices with the Same Specs

MSI GT60 2PE-495RU
GeForce GTX 880M

Devices from a different Manufacturer and/or with a different CPU

AVADirect Clevo P157SM-A
GeForce GTX 880M, Core i7 4810MQ

Devices with the same GPU and/or Screen Size

Gigabyte P25X v2
GeForce GTX 880M, Core i7 4810MQ, 2.81 kg

Devices with the same GPU

MSI GT70 2PE-2089RU
GeForce GTX 880M, Core i7 4710MQ, 17.30", 3.8 kg
MSI GT70 2PE-1200NL
GeForce GTX 880M, Core i7 4940MX, 17.30", 3.9 kg
MSI GT72 2PE-006FR Dominator Pro
GeForce GTX 880M, Core i7 4710HQ, 17.30", 3.8 kg
Asus G750JZ-T4079H
GeForce GTX 880M, Core i7 4700HQ, 17.30", 4.3 kg
MSI GT72 2PE-072UK
GeForce GTX 880M, Core i7 4710HQ, 17.30", 3.8 kg
MSI GT70 2PE-1862UK
GeForce GTX 880M, Core i7 4810MQ, 17.30", 3.9 kg
MSI GT72-2PE16SR231BW
GeForce GTX 880M, Core i7 4710HQ, 17.30", 3.79 kg
MSI GT72 2PE-005FR
GeForce GTX 880M, Core i7 4710HQ, 17.00", 3.8 kg
Asus G750JZ-T4110H
GeForce GTX 880M, Core i7 4860HQ, 17.30", 4.8 kg
Asus G750JZ-T4039D
GeForce GTX 880M, Core i7 4700HQ, 17.30", 3.9 kg
Asus G750JZ-T4089H
GeForce GTX 880M, Core i7 4700HQ, 17.30", 4.8 kg
Origin PC EON 17-S 2014
GeForce GTX 880M, Core i7 4930MX, 17.30", 3.9 kg
Alienware 17 (GTX 880M)
GeForce GTX 880M, Core i7 4700MQ, 17.30", 4.176 kg
Asus G750JZ-T4024H
GeForce GTX 880M, Core i7 4700HQ, 17.30", 4.5 kg
Asus G750JZ-T4023H
GeForce GTX 880M, Core i7 4700HQ, 17.30", 4.3 kg
MSI GT70 2PE-1051FR Dominator Pro
GeForce GTX 880M, Core i7 4800MQ, 17.30", 3.9 kg
MSI GT70-2PE16SR231B
GeForce GTX 880M, Core i7 4800MQ, 17.30", 3.9 kg
Asus G750JZ-XS72
GeForce GTX 880M, Core i7 4700HQ, 17.30", 4.5 kg

Devices with Same Screen Size and/or Weight

MSI Alpha 17 C7VG
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU, Dragon Range (Zen 4, Ryzen 7045) R9 7945HX, 17.30", 2.8 kg
MSI Vector GP78 HX 13VI
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, Raptor Lake-HX i9-13980HX, 17.30", 3 kg
MSI Vector GP68 HX 12VH
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU, Alder Lake-S i9-12900HX, 16.00", 2.7 kg
MSI Bravo 15 C7VF
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU, Rembrandt (Zen 3+) R7 7735HS, 15.60", 2.25 kg
MSI Vector GP78 HX 13VH
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU, Raptor Lake-HX i9-13980HX, 17.00", 3 kg
MSI Bravo 15 B7ED
Radeon RX 6550M, Rembrandt (Zen 3+) R5 7535HS, 15.60", 2.25 kg
MSI Stealth 15 A13VF
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU, Raptor Lake-H i7-13620H, 15.60", 2.1 kg
Current Prices
Stefan Hinum, 2014-03-25 (Update: 2014-03-25)