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Classic laptops series (CX and CR)
Business notebooks Prestige series (PS, PL, PE)
G Series Gaming Laptops
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MSI quality laptops ranking in 2020

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Mobility is becoming not only a basic principle of everyday life, but a decisive factor when choosing a workstation for virtual space. With all the variety of devices, laptops of the latest generation play a leading role, since they combine the advantages of a full-fledged computer and a portable gadget. The owner is free to travel with such a multifunctional machine.

Until a decade ago, laptops were used mainly as carriers of office and email applications for business travel, and global software was installed only on stationary workstations, since elementary physical space was required for large processors, cooling devices and video cards.

Today, video cards for existence in gaming worlds or for creating a professional design space are installed on small laptops, the size and weight of which does not exceed two volumes from the collected works of Soviet classics.

Thousands of companies around the world are engaged in the computer industry and only a few flagships of this industry are heard by millions of users. Among them is the idol of gamers, Micro-Star Intertatoinal - MSI. It is her logo in the form of a dragon on a red shield that is the hallmark of a huge line of gaming laptops and unites the community of fans of virtual reality.

But despite the legendary fame of the brand as the best manufacturer of gaming laptops, the company works not only for gamers, but also presents a line of mobile computers for different categories of users.

Numerous series of different modifications for portable devices have practically no unique names that are easy to remember.

Moreover, choosing popular inexpensive models will most likely not work, since the average price of a modern MSI laptop starts at 50,000 rubles.

First, you need to define your own selection criteria and understand that the company produces three main areas of mobile computers, which can be distinguished by capital letters.

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1 Classic laptops series (CX and CR)
- 1.1 CX72 7QL-026
2 Business notebooks Prestige series (PS, PL, PE)
- 2.1 PS42 8RB
- 2.2 P65 Creator
3 G Series Gaming Laptops
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Classic laptops series (CX and CR)

Simple home mobile computers are solidly built models that can be used to run and run lightweight games.

The most popular of these are:

CX72 7QL-026

Price: about 50,000 rubles ($ 750 at amazon.com).

Display (INCH)	CPU	Video card	RAM	HDD	Weight
17.3 FullHD (1920x1080)	Intel Core i7	NVIDIA GeForce 940MX	8 GB	256	2.8 kg

These devices already have Windows 10 applications with an Intel Core i7 processor and a high-performance NVIDIA GeForce 940MX video card. You can order the configuration 1x2.5 HDD and additionally 1xM.2 SATA SSD. DDR4-2133 RAM, which reads at 29GB per second and writes at 32GB per second, will leave a good impression on the next generation of components. USB3 connectors are located on both sides of the case and provide data transfer at a speed of 5 Gbps.

Like all computers of this series, there is a "SHIFT" mode in three types:

Green (reduces the GPU frequency to the second level, does not allow understanding the heating temperature above 85 degrees C);
Sport (limits the GPU frequency to the first level, keeping the temperature no higher than 89 degrees C);
Overclocks the GPU and CPU to high clock speeds for maximum performance.

The owner can independently adjust the performance and reduce the noise level.

There is an HDMI port that transmits multichannel audio and HD video up to 1080p.

HD camera and AudioBoost with Hi-Fi sound level give the owner a high quality communication and listening experience.

Heating temperature control is a priority for MSI products. Even inexpensive home notebooks are equipped with a unique cooling system Cooler Boost, the efficiency of which exceeds its counterparts by 5-10%.

The main feature, including justifying the price, is undoubtedly the Matrix Display technology, which makes it possible to connect two external monitors for multi-tasking processes. Through the built-in HDMI and Mini-DisrlayPort, you can display 4K images on the main and external monitors (dimensions 4096x2160).

~~CX72 7QL-026~~

Advantages:

The package bundle initially provides good characteristics and performance for work, study or play below professional level.

Disadvantages:

There is a wide bezel that limits the view;
Cannot be used for working with graphic editor designers or photographers, as well as for heavy "gamer" battles.

Business notebooks Prestige series (PS, PL, PE)

PS42 8RB

Price: ≈ 67,000 rubles ($ 1000 at amazon.com)

Display (INCH)	CPU	Video card	RAM	HDD	Weight
14 FullHD (1920x1080)	Intel Core i7 U	GeForce MX150 with 2GB GDDR5	16 GB	1x M.2 SSD Combo Slot	1.19 kg

One of the best models presented at Computex 2018 is an ergonomic business laptop PS42 marked limited edition, capable of working from 7 to 9 hours without power and giving out two characteristics at once called "ultra". Ultra-Light (only 1.19 kg) and Ultra-Slim (15.9 mm thick). In addition to office and email applications, these new items do not work badly with graphic photo and video editors, cope with simple games and strive to compete with Apple's MacBook for users who prefer Windows. As a bonus, this model, which is designed for a wide range of users, comes with an eco-friendly case made from natural pine, a daily suede case, an Ethernet adapter and a one-year warranty.

~~PS42 8RB~~

Advantages:

Excellent graphics performance
A combination of features that are comfortable to play and work;
Compact size;
Small lightweight mobile laptop.

Disadvantages:

Quite high price compared to competitors.

P65 Creator

Price: ≈ 135,000 rubles ($ 2,000 at amazon.com)

Display (INCH)	CPU	Video card	RAM	HDD SDD drives	Weight
15.6 FullHD thin bezel	Intel Core i7 up to 8th Gen	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q	32 GB	1 drive with M2 (Pcle Gen3x4 and SATA modes	1.88 kg

The model of the same P65 series, which the manufacturer presented at the IFA exhibition at the end of August 2018, is specially designed for professional designers, architects and photographers. The exterior of the notebook is sophisticated and elegant. The first option is made of silvery aluminum, the second is made of the same metal, but pearl-colored, with gilded inserts. The screen is matte, the bezel is thin and opens up the display as much as possible (15.6 inches Full HD). The idea of minimum weight and thickness (1.88 kg and 17.9 mm) is supported. The technology used True Color (close to 100% sRGB) produces the most realistic image.

The best configuration of the P65 Creator is based on an eighth generation Intel i7 processor and a GeForce GTX 1070 video card (similar video cards are found on many gaming series and are quite productive). Cooling is done through the Cooler Boost Trinity system, the Cortana system is responsible for voice control. The laptop supports axle-free access - a fingerprint scanner, and also has a decent margin of battery life (about 8 hours). The battery capacity is 82 Wh.

The limited edition P65 Creator, in a white aluminum case, additionally features Thunderbolt 3 and is compatible with Hi-Res Audio formats.

This representative of the business series was named universal, since it is also produced with a "gaming" filling, which, among other things, supports the display refresh rate up to 144 Hz.

The novelty has a good battery that can work up to 8 hours when using the Internet or watching movies.

~~P65 Creator~~

Advantages:

Ultrabook has a very attractive design and does not look like a heavy gaming machine;
A good video card allows you to get high quality images, including for gaming applications;
The redesigned display with a thin bezel enhances the presence.

Disadvantages:

An attempt to combine the characteristics of a business device and a gaming machine in a thin laptop did not so much lead to high results as increased the cost.

G Series Gaming Laptops

GT (TITAN) is a thick premium gaming high-performance laptop powered by Intel, without the budget, with revolutionary futuristic technology, bringing together almost all gaming functions.
GS (Slim) (Stealth) - thin ("invisible") body. Due to its small size, it can get very hot.
GE - VR Ready Entry (Enthusiastic) - Ready VR will be recorded on a model that is geared towards the gamer who wants not just specs but good gaming features. Good balance between playability and price. Intel-based mid-range. The most versatile range of many options. Models range from low end GPUs to high end (GTX 70). They are neither too heavy nor too light. Ideal for high quality "gameplay". The best balance between price and performance.
GP - Singl Black-Light (Performance Game) Slim, low-performance Intel-based gaming laptop. Between GL and GE series, but better cooling than GL.
GL is the latest series, lacks Black-Light (Mainstream games) - budget option, low GPU and affordable price.
GF is a renewed line, practically repeating the GE series.
GV is a later version of the GL series, with similar characteristics.

This preliminary classification will help a fan of MSI brand choose a laptop for gaming, and what functionality they can provide.

GP62M 7RDX Leopard

Cost: ≈ 75,000 rubles ($ 1100 at amazon.com)

One of the best budget laptops.

Display (INCH)	CPU	Video card	RAM	HDD SDD drives	Weight
15.6 FullHD	7th Gen Intel Core i7	GeForce GTX 1060 with 3GB GDDR5	32 GB	1 x М2 SSD Combo (NVMe PСle Gen3x4 / SATA) 1х2.5 SATA HDD	2.2 kg

A distinctive feature is the presence of support for Matrix Display technology (support for four monitors). Has SHIFT speed acceleration technology. Powered by the latest generation Intel. WTFast (premium access) to private gaming networks is offered as a proprietary "chip".

~~GP62M 7RDX Leopard~~

Advantages:

Classic for the brand keyboard backlight;
Excellent cooling system;
Advanced processor;
Powerful GeForce GTX1050 graphics card;
Unique overclocking technology.

Disadvantages:

Quite a lot of noise under heavy load.

GP62M 7REX WORLD OF TANKS EDITION

Cost: ≈ 79,000 rubles ($ 850 at amazon.com)

A special series for fans of tank battles.

Display (INCH)	CPU	Video card	RAM	HDD SDD drives	Weight
15.6 FullHD	7th Gen Intel Core i7	GeForce GTX 1060 with 3GB GDDR5	32 GB	1 x М2 SSD Combo (NVMe PСle Gen3x4 / SATA) 1х2.5 SATA HDD	2.2 kg

This medium-sized vehicle will satisfy the most advanced fan-tanker. Its power is enough for any version of World of Tanks without a time limit for the game due to two independent cooling systems that will prevent overheating. The first cooling goes to the processor, the second to the graphics adapter. The 1TB hard drive is complemented by a 128GB SSD for 1 second more operations.

A marketing move to paint a solid body with episodes of tank battles will not leave indifferent any fan of the military epic. All the details have been thought out, including the key illumination in several variations on the signature ergonomic keyboard. The ability to adjust from fan to noise level gives the owner an individual choice for his preferences.

~~GP62M 7REX WORLD OF TANKS EDITION~~

Advantages:

Specialized design of World of Tanks, covering the needs of fans of the game.Possibility of individual work settings.

Disadvantages:

A highly focused offering that does not cover the requirements for complex games that require a higher load.

GE73VR 7RF Raider

Price: ≈ 130,000 rubles ($ 2,000 at amazon.com)

One of the best in performance and ergonomics, appearance within its price range.

Display (INCH)	CPU	Video card	RAM	HDD SDD drives	Weight	Battery life
17.3 FullHD	Intel Core i7	GeForce GTX 1070	16 GB	1 x M2 SSD Combo (NVMe PСle Gen3x4 / SATA) SSD 1х2.5 SATA HDD	2.8 kg	3 hours

The assembly is recognized as worthy by several independent surveys comparing various models with similar characteristics. This gaming PC will easily master the existing and announced games of 2018. A quad-core processor and a video card of the latest generation produce 58 FRS at ultra settings in The Witcher 3. Of course, all other modern games give even better results. Hyper Threading and high clock speeds make this laptop a leader in gaming notebooks for most gamers.

The comfortable keyboard is not just rainbow colored, but has individual backlighting for each key.

Due to the high power consumption of the GTX1070, the manufacturer sacrificed size and increased the case. It contains two cooling modules, two coolers and a grid consisting of seven tubes that remove heat. High heat dissipates in four different directions and redistributes the physical stress to the structural elements. The assembly provides the ability to connect two additional monitors with 4K UHD resolution. However, the main screen is presented in TN format (traditional wide bezel).

The sound solution looks quite decent and includes two stereo speakers and two subwoofers.

~~E73VR 7RF Raide~~

Advantages:

A powerful enough laptop to run all of the 2018 gaming solutions.

Disadvantages:

The price is above average;
The main screen has retained a thick bezel.

GS65 Stealth

Price: ≈ 140,000 rubles ($ 2,100 at amazon.com)

Display (INCH)	CPU	Video card	RAM	HDD SDD drives	Weight
15.6 FullHD	up to 8th Gen. Intel Core i7 Processor	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 wich Max-Q 8GB GDDR5	32 GB	SSD: NAxM.2 SSD slot (SATA) SSD: 1хM2 SSD slot (NVMe Psle Gen3) SSD: NхM2 SSD Combo slot (NVMe PSLe Gen3 x2 / SATA) SSD: 1хM2 SSD Combo slot (NVMe PSLe Gen3 / SATA)	1.88 kg

Recognized as one of the leading all-in-one notebooks of 2018 in the GS series, thanks to its high-performance 8th Gen IntelCore i7-875H processor and Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 video card, it is MSI's best-selling device in the current period.

It occupies stable first lines in the comparison ratings of notebooks from world manufacturers. The laptop is of the ultra-thin type, has a 15.6-inch FullHD (1920 x 1080) anti-glare screen with a large view (144Hz). Memory 512 GB SSD.

~~GS65 Stealth~~

Advantages:

Slim body;
Low weight;
Nice design.

Disadvantages:

High price;
Cooling does not always cope with heavy loads;
The performance is not the highest.

GT83 Titan

Price: ≈ 380,000 rubles ($ 5700 at amazon.com)

The most expensive GT in 2018, has 5 out of 5 stars from users who bought this model and rated it for quality.

Display (INCH)	CPU	Video card	RAM	HDD SDD drives	Weight
18.4 FullHD	up to 8th Gen. Intel Core i9 Processor	GeForce GTX 1080 wich 8GB GDDR5X SLI	64 GB	SSD: 1xM2 SSD slot (SATA) SSD: 2xM2 SSD Combo (NVMe PSLe Gen3 x2 / SATA) HDD: 1x2.5 SATA HDD	5.5 kg

It is enough to look at its technical characteristics to understand that this Titan will easily master the most difficult game:

Display with a screen diagonal of 18.4 FullHD (1920 × 1080), continuous IPS-level WideView.
Two NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 SLI 16GB GDDR5X video cards (8GB each). VR readiness;
8th Gen Intel Coffee Lake Core i7-8850H processor.
RAM 64 GB.
Hard disk type 1TB (2х512GB) PCleNVMe SSD (Super RAID 4) + 1TB 7200RPM HDD.
Microsoft Windows operating system (64-bit) multilingual interface.

It is unlikely that an ordinary user will admire the brutal beauty of this giant, which in essence can only be formally called a portable device. Its weight is 5.5 kg and its thickness is 69 mm. He has become even thicker and more powerful than his ancestors from the eightiest series. The lid body is made of metal, the stiffening ribs are striking. There are ports on three sides of the case:

BRD;
Kensington;
TOCLINK;
Card reader;
3 USB 3.0;
S / PDIF;
2x audio;
2 USB 3.0;
mini Display-Port;
Thunderbolt;
HDMI;
Nutrition;

In order to evaluate this striking representative by its real power, car owners need only recall the legendary LandCrouser 100 with a manual transmission.This car was bought for many more years if there were models with a gun on the market - due to its endurance and high cross-country ability. Mechanical keyboard GT83 Titan can be compared to the mechanical box of a car, which gives its owner a unique sense of control over any situation and the ability to overcome any obstacles.

~~GT83 Titan~~

Advantages:

The most powerful gaming computer providing speed and quality of the process through video cards for professionals.

Disadvantages:

The price is too high;
The computer is only for professional players and connoisseurs.

GT75VR Titan

Cost: ≈ 270,000 rubles ($ 4000 at amazon.com)

Display (INCH)	CPU	Video card	RAM	HDD SDD drives	Weight
15.6 FullHD	up to the seventh generation Intel Core i7	GeForce GTX 1050 with 2GB GDDR5	32 GB	SSD: 1xM2 SSD Combo (NVMe PSLe Gen3 x4 / SATA) HDD: 1x2.5 SATA HDD	2.2 kg

This car will satisfy the ambitious fast growing player. The owner will have at his disposal an overclocked 8-generation Intel Core i78950HK 6-core processor, which makes him a multitasking monster. There's also a great wide-angle display, great speakers, and the best keyboard ever offered for a gaming laptop. Undoubtedly, mobility will be lost, but other parameters will force the player not to log out for a long time.

~~GT75VR Titan~~

Advantages:

Professional powerful laptop, much cheaper than the most expensive model;
4-K screen with different settings from Internet surfing to a game picture, amplifying the effects;
Forced cooling system that you can turn on yourself during long gaming marathons and prevent the keyboard from overheating.

Disadvantages:

Controversial design with lots of curved plastic parts that are difficult to clean
Low battery life common to all professional gaming machines;
Low mobility due to high weight.

Cost: ≈ 210,000 rubles ($ 3100 at amazon.com)

A gaming laptop at the best value for money.

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This flagship laptop is recognized as the best in several ratings for comparative performance and value of gaming machines. It belongs to the premium segment and is as powerful as its more expensive counterparts. Full coverage of any modern game on ultra settings is given.

The best commercial video card (GTX 1080), which will perform better than the two-card GTX1070 bridge.

The main feature of the model is the balance of components and high-quality assembly, which includes the parameters necessary for the gamer and eliminates unnecessary packaging, which increases weight and price. For example, the optimal drives are 1SSD and 1 HDD. With a standard HDD capacity, its speed is 7300 RPM.

The same can be said about the TN + FILM screen. The thick screen bezel is compensated for by the built-in True Color 2.0 technology, which brings the sRBG color image to almost 100%.

The specificity of the gaming device is strengthened by moving the Windows key to the right in the bottom row to isolate the launch when accidentally pressed.

Taking into account the power of the filling, the physical weight of the computer cannot be called small (more than 4 kg). But in comparison with analogues, it is still thinner and lighter than counterparts from other manufacturers and is adequate for a gaming machine.

The acoustics include two full-range speakers and a subwoofer with special software, which provides the best sound in stereo headphones.

Thunderbolt 3 offers three external monitors and panoramic imaging.

Supports connection of any VR systems.

A balanced approach and the best components make the GT73EVR 7RF the # 1 for performance and picture and sound quality.

~~GT73EVR 7R~~

[box type = "tick" style = "rounded"] Advantages:

Not the most expensive representative of the premium segment, which provides any complexity without losing quality.

Disadvantages:

A highly targeted profile for playing and watching videos in high quality. It does not make sense for office work with documents due to the high price and low mobility.

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When choosing an MSI laptop, it is worth remembering that the company is famous for its flagship gaming machines, which have a fairly high price.Almost all models have expensive capacities that are not useful for everyday work (except for the Classic and Prestige series models), so the famous laptops are mainly purchased by gamers.

The most important specs in terms of a game will be graphics card, processor, screen quality and size, solid state drives and hard drive. Parameters such as weight, design, fingerprint entry, OS version and others will fade into the background.

For example, one should take into account the fact that charging that holds the battery for a very long time is not the strong point of MSI digital products, since the high performance of the machines accordingly consumes a lot of energy. Therefore, the criterion for a laptop with a powerful battery should not be used when choosing your configuration for this brand.

Also, the characteristic "the laptop does not heat up during games" is not used in the full sense of the word. Powerful cooling systems regulate heat exchange, but it is also unlikely that it will be possible to avoid heating and noise when the powerful hardware is operating on the “heavy game field”.

Among the new products that have begun to enter the market from MSI corporation, it is worth noting the Killer MultiGig technology. It provides the best network solution for playing the game and can also be ranked as one of the important selection factors.

But the global audience for which the best products are made are gamers and professionals working with complex and high-quality graphics. These users will be sure that they have paid for the high quality and will be able to use it 100%.