MSI GE65 Series

Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile
Display: 15.60 inch
Weight: 2.27kg, 2.3kg
Price: 1500, 2300, 2600 euro
Average of 10 scores (from 19 reviews)
MSI GE65 Raider-9SF, i7-8750H
Specifications

Processor: Intel Coffee Lake i7-8750H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile 8192 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.27kg
Links: MSI homepage MSI notebook section
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Reviews
Source: Techradar

The MSI GE65 isn't the most exciting gaming laptop in the world, but its balance of power, portability and high refresh rates is sure to find an audience out there.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/27/2019
MSI GE65 9SF-006
Specifications

Processor: Intel Coffee Lake i9-9880H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.3kg
Links: MSI homepage MSI notebook section
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Average Score:
Reviews
Source: PC World

Overall, we’d have to say there’s a lot to like in the GE65. The main highlight is the 8-core Core i9-9880H, which offers a significant performance increase over previous chips. Against a 6-core 8th-gen, you’re looking at about a 57-percent increase in performance.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/16/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Good Gear Guide

Overall, we’d have to say there’s a lot to like in the GE65. The main highlight is the 8-core Core i9-9880H, which offers a significant performance increase over previous chips. Against a 6-core 8th-gen, you’re looking at about a 57-percent increase in performance.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/16/2019
Source: Extreme Tech

According to PCMag, while performing these tests the CPU and GPU maintained average temperatures of 83C and 80C, respectively. At the same time, the GPU reportedly maintained an average core clock of 1,630MHz, which is significantly higher than the RTX 2070’s stock clock speed of 1,440MHz. This indicates it has been factory overclocked by MSI to improve performance. Clearly the thermal solution also performed exceptionally well during these tests, as thermal throttling was not a noticeable issue.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/07/2019
Source: PC Mag

Thanks to a Core i9 processor and full-fat GeForce RTX graphics, MSI's GE65 Raider is one of the fastest 15.6-inch gaming notebooks you can buy—and it packs a panel with a wildly high refresh rate. Just be prepared to put up with some loud fans.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/26/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Ixbt

Positive: Powerful hardware; high gaming performance; excellent display; backlit keys; nice speakers; good connectivity.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/27/2019
MSI GE65 Raider 9SF-006
Specifications

Processor: Intel Coffee Lake i7-9750H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile 8192 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.27kg
Price: 2300 euro
Links: MSI homepage MSI notebook section
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Average Score:
Reviews
Source: Trusted Reviews

MSI’s machine offers huge power for work and play – it’ll handle virtually any productivity app and gaming situation. The 240Hz screen is stunning for esports, and the MSI has a good keyboard and versatile connectivity. It’s heavy and not particularly attractive, though, and forthcoming chips will offer more pace. It’s only ideal if you need loads of power or a 240Hz screen immediately.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/11/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%
Foreign Reviews
Source: HardwareLuxx

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/10/2019
Source: Leonardo.it Tech

Positive: Powerful hardware; high gaming performance; excellent display; backlit keys.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/02/2020
Source: Arena IT

Positive: High gaming performance; good cooling system.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/19/2019
MSI GE65 Raider-052
Specifications

Processor: Intel Coffee Lake i7-9750H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile 6144 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.27kg
Price: 1500 euro
Links: MSI homepage MSI notebook section
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Average Score:
Reviews
Source: Ultrabook Review

The MSI GE65 Raider is an excellent mid-tier gaming notebook. It's built nicer, it gets a better display, it performs better and offers a superior thermal module than most other laptops in its class, but it's also more expensive than most and lasts very little on a charge. That's why this is not a value proposition, but one of the better options for those of you who don't mind paying a premium for an improved experience in games and demanding workloads.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/25/2019
Rating: Total score: 85%
Source: Ultrabook Review

The MSI GE65 Raider is an excellent mid-tier gaming notebook. It's built nicer, it gets a better display, it performs better and offers a superior thermal module than most other laptops in its class, but it's also more expensive than most and lasts very little on a charge. That's why this is not a value proposition, but one of the better options for those of you who don't mind paying a premium for an improved experience in games and demanding workloads.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/30/2019
Rating: Total score: 85%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Arena IT

Positive: High gaming performance; good cooling system.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/19/2019
Source: Giz.ro

Positive: Compact size; light weight; great built quality; excellent display; high performance; good cooling and silent system; nice speakers. Negative: No Thunderbolt 3; overheats while using; noisy under loads; short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/19/2019
MSI GE65 Raider 9SF-049US
Specifications

Processor: Intel Coffee Lake i9-9880H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile 8192 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.27kg
Price: 2600 euro
Links: MSI homepage MSI notebook section
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Reviews
The GE65 is 19 percent smaller and 12 percent lighter than the outgoing GE63 while retaining all the same ports and most physical features. It's one of the lighter 15.6-inch gaming laptops you can buy from MSI outside of the GS65.
Source: Techradar

The MSI GE65 Raider 9SF doesn’t look as good as its rivals, but it has huge power levels for work and play – alongside good ergonomics and a great 240Hz screen.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/01/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Techradar

The MSI GE65 Raider 9SF doesn’t look as good as its rivals, but it has huge power levels for work and play – alongside good ergonomics and a great 240Hz screen.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/01/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Pocket Lint

A lightweight, portable and capable gaming machine that's seemingly got it all. Sure there are a few minor niggles - such as the keyboard layout and typically limited battery life - but the GE65 Raider is pleasing in plenty of areas.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/09/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Pocket Lint

A lightweight, portable and capable gaming machine that's seemingly got it all. Sure there are a few minor niggles - such as the keyboard layout and typically limited battery life - but the GE65 Raider is pleasing in plenty of areas.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/09/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
MSI GE65 Raider 9SF-003ES
Specifications

Processor: Intel Coffee Lake i7-9750H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.3kg
Links: MSI homepage MSI notebook section
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Foreign Reviews
Source: Mi Mundo Gadget

Positive: Big screen; nice display; backlit keys; powerful hardware. Negative: Average speakers; no Thunderbolt port.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/01/2020
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.
With these GPUs you are able to play modern and demanding games fluently at medium detail settings and HD resolution.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile: High-End laptop graphics card based on the TU106 chip with 2,304 shaders and 8 GB GDDR6 VRAM. Compared to the desktop variant, the GPU is clocked lower. The refresh version in April 2020 bears the same name, but is slightly higher clocked.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile: Mid range to high end laptop graphics card based on the Turing architecture with raytracing features and 1,920 shaders. Compared to the similar named desktop card it offers reduced clock rates.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
Intel Coffee Lake:
i7-8750H: On Coffee Lake architecture based processor for big and heavy laptops. Integrates six processor cores clocked at 2.2 - 4.1 GHz (4 GHz with 4 cores, 3.9 GHz with 6 cores) that support HyperThreading. Manufactured in an improved 14nm process (14nm++).
i9-9880H: On Coffee Lake architecture based processor for big and heavy laptops. Integrates six processor cores clocked at 2.9- 4.8 GHz (4.3 GHz with 6 cores) that support HyperThreading. Manufactured in an improved 14nm process (14nm++). Offers an unlocked multiplier that allows overclocking of the CPU.
i7-9750H: A high-performance hexa-core processor of the Coffee Lake product family designed for the larger laptops. Integrates six processor cores clocked at 2.6 - 4.5 GHz (4 GHz with 6 cores) that support HyperThreading. Manufactured in an improved 14nm process (14nm++).
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.
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78.47%: 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.