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MSI P65 8RF-451 - Creator

Specifications

MSI P65 8RF-451 - Creator
MSI P65 8RF-451 - Creator (P65 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i7-8750H 6 x 2.2 - 4.1 GHz, Coffee Lake-H
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q - 8 GB VRAM, Core: 1266 MHz, Memory: 8000 MHz, GDDR5, Nvidia 398.35, Optimus
Memory
16 GB 
, 1x 16 GB SO-DIMM DDR4-2666, Single-Channel, 1 of 2 used, max. 32 GB
Display
15.60 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel 141 PPI, AU Optronics B156HAN08.0 (AUO80ED), IPS, FHD, 144 Hz, glossy: no
Mainboard
Intel Cannon Lake HM370
Storage
Kingston RBUSNS8154P3512GJ, 512 GB 
, 512 GB SSD (M.2 PCIe Gen3 NVMe)
Soundcard
Realtek Audio
Connections
2 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 2 USB 3.1 Gen2, 1 Thunderbolt, 1 HDMI, 2 DisplayPort, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: 1x headphones, 1x microphone, SPDIF, 1 Fingerprint Reader
Networking
Qualcomm Atheros AR8171/8175 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000MBit/s), Intel Wireless-AC 9560 (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 5.0
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 17.9 x 358 x 248 ( = 0.7 x 14.09 x 9.76 in)
Battery
82 Wh, 5380 mAh Lithium-Polymer, 4-cell
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: HD (720p, 30 fps)
Additional features
Speakers: 2.0 Dynaudio, Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, 180 W power supply, warranty booklet, quick start guide, prestige box, protective sleeve, Dragon Center, 24 Months Warranty
Weight
1.899 kg ( = 66.99 oz / 4.19 pounds), Power Supply: 557 g ( = 19.65 oz / 1.23 pounds)
Price
2300 EUR

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 88.6% - very good
Average of 2 scores (from 4 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 92%, features: 65%, display: 90% mobility: 73%, workmanship: 76%, ergonomy: 77%, emissions: 86%

Reviews for the MSI P65 8RF-451 - Creator

87.2% MSI P65 Creator 8RF (i7-8750H, GTX 1070 Max-Q, 512 GB SSD, 144 Hz) Laptop Review | Notebookcheck
MSI's Prestige series promises desktop-level performance while maintaining maximum mobility at the same time. We have decided to take a closer look at whether MSI managed to keep its promises. At first glance, the device seems to keep its word, and a hexa-core CPU and GTX 1070 are great for much more than just working.
MSI P65 Creator
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
In the speedy, stylish P65 Creator, MSI reskins its GS65 Stealth Thin gaming laptop to appeal to 2D and 3D designers and animators—an audience that would appreciate a greater-than-1080p screen and a roomier SSD.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/04/2019

Foreign Reviews

MSI GS65 Stealth 8SF: ora con GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q
Source: Leonardo.it Tech Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: High gaming performance; slim size; great built quality; long battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/23/2019
MSI P65 Creator 8RF: pensato per i creativi. La recensione
Source: Leonardo.it Tech Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful hardware; high gaming performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/17/2019
90% Test MSI P65 Creator 8RF : de la puissance à revendre pour les joueurs et les pro
Source: Clubic French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/17/2018
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 90% display: 90% mobility: 70% workmanship: 80%

Comment

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q: Efficient high end graphics card for thin and light laptops based on the same GP104 chip as the normal GTX 1070 for laptops but at slower clock speeds. Offers a approx. 15% lower performance but much lower power consumption.

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

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


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++). » 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.


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.


88.6%: This is an above-average rating. Nevertheless, it should not be forgotten that about one fifth of all tested models receive a better rating.


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

 

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Stefan Hinum, 2019-01-17 (Update: 2019-01-17)