MSI Gaming GL65 9SDK-025 GL659SDK025 Overview
The MSI Gaming GL65 9SDK-025 GL659SDK025 laptop is a powerful gaming laptop with impressive specifications. It features a 9th gen Intel Core i7-9750H processor with six cores and a base frequency of 2.6 GHz, which can be boosted up to 4.5 GHz. The laptop comes equipped with an Intel HM370 motherboard chipset and has a thermal design power of 45 W.
This laptop runs on Windows 10 Home operating system and has a 15.6-inch Full HD display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. The display has a fast response time of 3 ms and a maximum refresh rate of 120 Hz, providing smooth and sharp visuals for gaming. The LED backlighting ensures bright and vibrant colors, with 94% NTSC coverage and 100% sRGB coverage.
For graphics processing, the MSI GL65 9SDK-025 features a discrete NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti graphics card with 6 GB of GDDR6 memory. It also has an on-board Intel UHD Graphics 630 adapter for smoother performance in day-to-day tasks.
The laptop comes with 16 GB of DDR4-SDRAM memory (expandable up to 64 GB) and a 512 GB NVMe SSD for fast storage and multitasking capabilities. It also has a built-in card reader compatible with SD, SDXC, and SDHC cards.
In terms of connectivity, the MSI GL65 9SDK-025 offers Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Ethernet LAN, HDMI, USB Type-A and Type-C ports, as well as a headphone output and microphone input. The backlit keyboard with various color options, touchpad, and HD front camera add to the overall user experience.
Pros:
1. Powerful 9th gen Intel Core i7 processor
2. Dedicated NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti graphics card
3. Fast 120 Hz display with 3 ms response time
4. Ample 16 GB of memory and 512 GB SSD storage
5. Backlit keyboard and various connectivity options
Cons:
1. Relatively heavy at 2.3 kg
2. Limited battery capacity at 51 Wh
3. No optical drive included
4. Higher price point compared to some competitors
5. Limited upgradeability for internal components.
