MSI GL63 Series

Processor: Intel Coffee Lake i5-8300H, Intel Coffee Lake i7-8750H, Intel Coffee Lake i7-9750H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile
Display: 15.60 inch
Weight: 2.2kg, 2.3kg
Price: 800, 1200 euro
price: 56%, performance: 84%, features: 93%, display: 81%, mobility: 71%, workmanship: 84%, ergonomy: 74%, emissions: 82%

 

MSI GL63 8RD-014XES

Specifications

Notebook: MSI GL63 8RD-014XES
Processor: Intel Coffee Lake i7-8750H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.2kg
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MSI GL63 8RC-015XES

Specifications

Notebook: MSI GL63 8RC-015XES
Processor: Intel Coffee Lake i7-8750H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.2kg
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MSI GL63 8RD-407XES

Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam

This gaming laptop is one of the latest in the MSI GL Series, and it's definitely a laptop that gamers on a budget would love to get their hands on. As per the norm with other MSI laptops in the gaming series, this laptop is also designed with class and sleek in mind. It came in black and accented in red lines to represent its gaming functionality. The MSI GL63 8RD-407XES comes equipped with the latest 6-core Intel Core i7-8750H. This processor also has 9 MB of cache memory, and with the fantastic Turbo Boost technology, it can also achieve a maximum speed of 4.1 GHz. To complement the powerful processor, MSI has included the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB GDDR5 that has the performance that is equivalent to a desktop computer. This laptop also has an appropriate 8 GB of RAM and even though it is ideal to have more, this is already enough for processes such as video editing or even some simple 3D rendering. Those who prefer a higher RAM capacity will have the option to upgrade to a maximum of 32 GB. The MSI GL63 8RD-407XES also comes with a large and speedy 512 GB SSD. Most laptop owners would prefer to have a hybrid storage system, but 512 GB is actually large enough on its own. As for the ports availability, this new laptop comes with an adequate number of them. It has 1 USB 3.1 Type C port, 3 USB 3.1 Type A ports, 1 HDMI output, 1 Mini DisplayPort output, 1 mic input jack, 1 headphone output jack and 1 SD card reader. As for connectivity, the MSI GL63 8RD-407XES has a Gigabit LAN port, and a dual-band WiFi and Bluetooth 5.0 adapter. The MSI GL63 8RD-407XES does not come with any operating system on it (FreeDOS), and so the owner will need to get a Windows license for it. There is also the option of putting a copy of the free Linux variants on it to keep the costs down. One thing that most gamers will appreciate about this new MSI GL63 8RD-407XES is the amazing built-in speakers. This laptop has two gigantic speakers that are said to be five times more powerful than the usual laptop speakers. MSI's Audio Boost design will also help to enhance the sound details by 30 %, and they can also improve their audio experience with the Nahimic 3 tool and enjoy 7.1 surround sound on their stereo headset with the Nahimic VR. This laptop also has an ergonomic RGB SteelSeries backlit keyboard and the ability to support 2 external displays simultaneously with the HDMI and mini DisplayPort outputs. It is impressive how MSI can keep the price low with the MSI GL63 8RD-407XES. Perhaps it is the lack of OS that contributes to keeping the price low. However, it is something that most gamers will still be able to live with.

Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam

The MSI GL63 8RD-407XES is a notebook equipped with a Nvidia Geforce GTX 1050 and 1050 Ti graphics. The first thing that strikes about this new model is the aggressive design of its cover, which, unlike that of the GL62, has an angled design with two oblique lines that flank the MSI and Gaming Series logos, located in the center of this. Another obvious difference lies in the red line that surrounds the perimeter of the work area and resembles old MSI laptops like the GE60. Although completely made from plastic, its casing shows an adequate solidity that is evident in the good stability of the work area. Its hinged system, which allows an opening angle of 135º, keeps the screen in the selected position during normal use of the laptop. Some changes can also be seen in the design of the work area, which has an asymmetric design now. The power button located on the numeric keypad has a triangular shape. The hardware specification includes an Intel Core i7-8750H six-core microprocessor at 2.2 GHz. It will allow users to perform all kinds of advanced functions (photo retouching, video editing, CAD design, etc.) at the most demanding levels. Thanks to TurboBoost technology, this microprocessor can increase its speed to a maximum of 4.1 GHz. Aside from that, it also has 8 GB of DDR4 memory at 2400 Mhz (a single module), and a 512GB SSD with an M.2 interface. The high 3D power of the Nvidia Geforce GTX 1050 Ti, which has 4 GB of dedicated GDDR5 memory, will allow users to enjoy an excellent gaming experience (high details in Full-HD resolution) with the vast majority of current titles. Similar to the one used by the MSI GE63, its cooling system, "Cooler Boost 5", has seven heat pipes and two fans that are only activated occasionally during light use, to evacuate the accumulated heat inside. It generates a level of noise that, although clearly audible, would not be annoying. Thanks to its matte finish and its good level of brightness, it would be possible to use the screen of this model outdoors, a 15.6" Full-HD (1920 x 1080) LCD panel with LED backlighting. It offers an adequate level of contrast, good color fidelity (especially after recalibrating the screen), and limited but sufficient viewing angles. Furthermore, the notebook has more than decent networking capabilities, being compatible with Gigabit Ethernet, Wifi-AC, and Bluetooth in its version 5.0. In addition to the power connector, located in the back corner, the right side includes two USB-3.1 (Gen1) Type-A ports and the SD/MMC-card reader. Distributed along the left side, we find the Kensington lock slot, an RJ45 (Ethernet) port, HDMI output, mini-DisplayPort output, a third USB-3.1 (Gen1) Type-A port, a USB-3.1 (Gen1) Type-C port, and independent connectors for a microphone and headphones (with digital audio output).

Specifications

Notebook: MSI GL63 8RD-407XES
Processor: Intel Coffee Lake i7-8750H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.2kg
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MSI GL63 8RC-069US

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Notebook: MSI GL63 8RC-069US
Processor: Intel Coffee Lake i5-8300H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 4096 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.2kg
Price: 800 euro
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MSI GL63 8RC-255CZ

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Notebook: MSI GL63 8RC-255CZ
Processor: Intel Coffee Lake i5-8300H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.2kg
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MSI GL63 8SE-071

Specifications

Notebook: MSI GL63 8SE-071
Processor: Intel Coffee Lake i7-8750H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.3kg
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Average Score: 75% - good

 

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MSI GL63 8RC-644XES

Specifications

Notebook: MSI GL63 8RC-644XES
Processor: Intel Coffee Lake i7-8750H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.2kg
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Average Score: 92% - very good

 

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MSI GL63 8SE-026XES

The MSI GL63 8SE-026XES is high performance gaming laptop. It features a popular design with per-key RGB backlight or red backlight. On the per-key RGB backlight model, gamers can customize each key to their liking and receive real-time in-game status through keyboard lighting, or even watch the lights dance to their favorite tune. For display, the laptop comes with a 15.6-inch Full HD (1920x1080 pixel) panel. By displaying 120 picture frames per second, MSI brings gamers the most vibrant visuals for the ultimate entertainment pleasure. The 94 % NTSC panel delivers a higher color range, presenting smoother color stage image output. Moreover, the wide-view characteristic of this panel allows clear view even from left and right side of the viewing angle. Users can also expand their vision across multiple display with HDMI and mini DisplayPort, and enjoy up to 4K (3840x2160) resolution output. As for hardware, it has an Intel Core i7-8750H processor, a GeForce RTX 2060 6 GB GDDR6 graphics adapter, 16 GB RAM and a storage combination of 256 GB SSD + 1 TB HDD. The processor powers up with 40 % performance gain over the previous generation with the extra cores. The 16 GB DDR4 RAM is faster, yet draws less power. The laptop also features dedicated thermal solutions for both the CPU and GPU with a total of 7 heat pipes. This ensures maximum performance under extreme gaming. Developed under an exclusive partnership with BlueStacks, the MSI APP Player brings seamless gaming experience between mobile games and PC platform, and leverages customized features such as specific keyboard lighting and better graphics with multi-task works. Besides that, users can use the Dragon Center 2.0 to monitor and optimize through various customizations and free system memories to prioritize in-game performance. Users can protect and prioritize networking traffic while preventing lag spikes to always game at their best. Furthermore, gamers can easily manage bandwidth for each application with the user-friendly Killer Control Center. The new SuperSpeed+ transfer mode supports transferring data up to 10 Gbps, around 20-times faster than the previous USB 2.0 standard. The USB Type-C port is smaller than the old Type-A port and reversible design makes it more convenient than before. As for audio, gamers can feel every engine sound roaring past with the upgraded giant speakers. It has exclusive audio module design and independent sound chamber for top-notch auditory sensation. The all new Nahimic 3 enhances in-game 3D surround sound and makes finite control over music, movies, and conference calls. For conclusion, the MSI GL63 8SE-026XES is a good looking and high performing gaming laptop. It is catered for gamers who game on the go. The great hardware specification, cooling features, audio and design of the laptop checks all the requirements of a gaming laptop. Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam

Specifications

Notebook: MSI GL63 8SE-026XES
Processor: Intel Coffee Lake i7-8750H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.3kg
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Average Score: 77.5% - good

 

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MSI GL63 8RC-679XES

Specifications

Notebook: MSI GL63 8RC-679XES
Processor: Intel Coffee Lake i7-8750H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.2kg
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Average Score: 91% - very good

 

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MSI GL63 8SD-437ID

MSI never ceases to amaze with its line-up of impeccable gaming laptops. The brand continues to deliver us with another mind-boggling laptop model, which cramps coolness, stylishness, and top-tier performance in one singular package – the MSI GL63 8SD. The color red has been a dominant flag color in the gaming scene, which has embellished various gaming devices left and right as a national identity. Right off the bat, the MSI GL63 8SD can be instantly recognized as one of the high-performance gaming laptops in the industry due to its distinguishable red linings. On top of that, the gaming keyboard of the MSI GL63 8SD is designed by SteelSeries – an elite Danish manufacturer of gaming peripherals and accessories. The contribution in design and aesthetics from a world-renowned workforce speaks for itself. The keyboard is designed to have a far better response to tactile feedback, a strategically spaced WASD movement zone for optimal input per millisecond, mechanical-level shielding, as well as support of anti-ghosting up to 45 keys. Needless to say, the MSI GL63 8SD itself is also rigged with powerful gaming components such as the likes of the new NVIDIA Turing GPU architecture and RTX graphics card. The RTX graphics card enables real-time ray tracing to be conducted in-game in order to emulate the best visual graphics possible without putting smooth gameplay performance on the line. Based on reliable research and studies, gameplay performance has demonstrated a significant increase up to a staggering 40 percent. This prominent increase of rate performance lifts the MSI GL63 8SD to a higher pedestal due to the advancement that it can bring to the table. The MSI GL63 8SD offers extra (optional) performance-enhancing features that are guaranteed to boost gameplay performance to an otherworldly level. Instead of opting for a general screen panel, users can go for the 120 Hz panel, which enables 120 picture frames per second. Hardcore gamers can now inherently avoid confusion in chaotic moments and delay in hitbox registrations by experiencing Triple A (AAA) games at 120 picture frames per second. Furthermore, the MSI GL63 8SD is not entirely oblivious to how horrendous Internet connection can affect gameplay. With the Killer Gaming LAN designed to put an end to the sufferings of lag, this competitive chip can both protect and prioritize network trafficking for games. Data can now be redirected to fuel gameplay instead of being sidetracked by other insignificant tasks running in the background. Data transference and bandwidth can easily be managed in accordance to one’s liking with the Killer Control Center. Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam

Specifications

Notebook: MSI GL63 8SD-437ID
Processor: Intel Coffee Lake i7-8750H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.2kg
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Average Score: 80% - good

 

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MSI GL63 8RD-643XES

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Notebook: MSI GL63 8RD-643XES
Processor: Intel Coffee Lake i7-8750H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.2kg
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Average Score: 92% - very good

 

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MSI GL63 8RD-675ES

Specifications

Notebook: MSI GL63 8RD-675ES
Processor: Intel Coffee Lake i7-8750H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.2kg
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Average Score: 92% - very good

 

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MSI GL63 8SD-270XES

MSI in itself has been an exceptional brand when it comes to catering to whatever the gaming community needs. MSI is one of the very few companies of whom possesses the noble privilege of having a decorated title synonymous to the likes of Razer and Alienware (now under the supervision of Dell), which has been much loved not just from the existing gamer’s community, but as well as aspiring fans all across the world. Needless to say, with a tremendous reputation intact, the only way forward for MSI is up, and that encroaching goal starts to manifest in the form of one of their latest laptop, which is otherwise known as the MSI GL63 8SD-270XES. The MSI GL63 8SD-270XES is considered to be relatively grand in its own way. For instance, this statement is signified through the sheer screen size of this particular laptop model alone. The MSI GL63 8SD-270XES is said to measure up to 15.6 inch when it comes to the display, which also happen to carry a 1,920 x 1,080 pixel resolution. The basis of a 1,920 x 1,080 pixel screen resolution is considered to be the standard for gaming laptops in order for in-game graphics to be displayed at the most optimal of standards. Touching on the basis of standards pertaining to in-game graphics, the MSI GL63 8SD-270XES is well-equipped for the task in order to deliver the quality and competency in terms of the generation of visually appealing graphics for users to personally experience. This is due to the fact that the MSI GL63 8SD-270XES comes with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660Ti 6GB GDDR6 graphics card. This graphics card is one of the relatively powerful internal units. It is capable of utilizing the award-winning Turing ray tracing architecture in order to create realistic graphics based on the principle of reflecting environmental light onto the assets within a launched game. In terms of design, it is somewhat a relief that the MSI GL63 8SD-270XES laptop model is retaining the MSI’s brand signature bold red accent imposed on the backlights of the keys on the keyboard alongside the lines and pattern engraved on the chassis of the MSI GL63 8SD-270XES model. This is a clear and evident distinction, which is regarded as a form of identity in order for users to identify whichever laptop models are designed for gaming or for other purposes. Though it may seem that the design of the MSI GL63 8SD-270XES may come off as a generic cookie-cutter aesthetic, one should not overlook the very fact that this simple yet stylish design will always have a spot for avid games far and wide. Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam

Specifications

Notebook: MSI GL63 8SD-270XES
Processor: Intel Coffee Lake i7-8750H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.3kg
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Average Score: 75% - good

 

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MSI GL63 8SD-269ES

Specifications

Notebook: MSI GL63 8SD-269ES
Processor: Intel Coffee Lake i7-8750H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.2kg
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Average Score: 90% - very good

 

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MSI GL63 9SD-1041IN

Specifications

Notebook: MSI GL63 9SD-1041IN
Processor: Intel Coffee Lake i7-9750H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile 6144 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.3kg
Price: 1200 euro
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Average Score: 80% - good

 

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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 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 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.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile: Mid range dedicated graphics card for laptops based on the desktop GTX 1660 Ti and therefore the Turing architecture without raytracing and Tensor cores. The performance of the Max-P variant should be similar to an older GTX 1070.

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

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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++).

i5-8300H: On Coffee Lake architecture based processor for big and heavy laptops. Integrates four processor cores clocked at 2.3 - 4 GHz (3.9 GHz with 4 cores) that support HyperThreading. Manufactured in an improved 14nm process (14nm++).

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.

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

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82.89%: 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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