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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you need a laptop for high-performance tasks like 3D rendering or machine learning and are willing to invest more, the Razer Blade 15, with its superior graphics card, processor, and higher RAM, will serve you better. The MSI GF65 Thin is more budget-friendly, but it offers less power for intensive tasks. In terms of battery life, the Razer Blade 15 lasts longer, making it better for extended use without charging. Both are relatively portable, though the Razer is slightly lighter and thinner. For general use, both are suitable, but if gaming or professional work is a priority, the Razer has the edge. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI GF65 Thin
- The MSI GF65 Thin has no clear advantages over the Razer Blade 15.
Advantages of the Razer Blade 15
- Good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.5
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
262.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Razer Blade 15 is good for general use, while the MSI GF65 Thin is only fair.
The MSI GF65 Thin's lower RAM and less powerful CPU compared to the Razer Blade 15's higher RAM and more advanced CPU means it may struggle with multitasking and demanding applications, marking it as fair for general use. The Razer Blade 15 not only offers better performance but also has a superior screen quality and longer battery life, which makes it a better choice for general use, bearing in mind it may come with a higher price tag.
Gaming and AI
6.8
8.0
6.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI GF65 Thin is only fair.
The Razer Blade 15 outperforms the MSI GF65 Thin in gaming and 3D tasks primarily due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card compared to the MSI's RTX 3060, and it also features a higher screen refresh rate of 240Hz versus the 144Hz of the MSI, offering a smoother visual experience in fast-paced games and applications. While the Razer's advanced GPU and refresh rate make it very good for gaming and 3D work, these features come with a higher cost, and the MSI might provide fair performance at a more budget-friendly price point.
Engineering and Design
6.7
8.5
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
6.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI GF65 Thin is only fair.
The Razer Blade 15 outperforms the MSI GF65 Thin in engineering and design use due to its superior CPU, double the RAM, and more powerful GPU, along with a higher resolution and color-accurate screen, factors that are very important for such tasks. While both laptops are quite portable, the Razer Blade 15 also has a slight edge with better keyboard and speaker quality, but you may experience quieter operating noise with the MSI, a somewhat important factor for prolonged work sessions.
Content Creation
6.8
8.0
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for content creation, while the MSI GF65 Thin is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
6.3
7.7
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 15 is good for software development, while the MSI GF65 Thin is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
6.8
8.2
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
262.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Razer Blade 15 has a better screen than the MSI GF65 Thin for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
In general use, the Razer Blade 15's higher resolution and brighter panel will result in a sharper and more vivid display compared to the MSI GF65 Thin's adequate but less remarkable screen. For engineering and design work, the Razer Blade 15's superior color coverage with wider gamuts will offer more accurate color representation, which is essential for detail-oriented tasks. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D due to poor refresh rates, which are key for smooth motion and an immersive experience in fast-paced visuals.
Build Quality
6.7
8.5
The Razer Blade 15 has very good build quality, while the MSI GF65 Thin has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,100
$2,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The MSI GF65 Thin has a price of $1,100 and the Razer Blade 15 costs $2,500.
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Key similarities
Battery
4.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The MSI GF65 Thin has 4.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 15 has 5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Blade 15 and MSI GF65 Thin both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the MSI GF65 Thin and the Razer Blade 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI GF65 Thin | Razer Blade 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $2,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2021 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.85'' | 14'' x 9.3'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.1 lbs | 4.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.13" | 13.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.99" | 9.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-10500H | Intel i7-12800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4.5 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 51 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 262 nits | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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MSI GF65 Thin
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Allen Ngo | March 2021
"The MSI GF65 Thin offers a GeForce RTX 3060 on a budget. The MSI GF65 is a relatively inexpensive RTX 3060 laptop and, perhaps not coincidentally, it also comes with a slower-than-average RTX 3060 GPU. Other laptops we've tested thus far with the same GPU are about 10 to 15 percent faster. CPU performance is also slightly slower than average unless if users decide to enable Cooler Boost mode. Colors, black-white response times, Thunderbolt, and DisplayPort are either average or completely omitted. Gamers who want to maximize performance-per-dollar without sacrificing RAM or SSD upgradeability will find the lightweight MSI GF65 attractive."
Razer Blade 15
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Allen Ngo | March 2022
"The 2022 Blade 15 offers roughly 15 to 25 percent faster graphics performance and 20 percent faster CPU performance over last year's Core i7-11800H and RTX 3080 model. Thankfully, the system doesn't need to run noticeably louder or warmer to achieve faster results, but both power consumption and battery life take a hit. The higher consumption in particular appears to be a trend amongst many 12th gen Core laptops including the Schenker Uniwill Technology GM7AG8P or MSI Vector GP66 when compared to their previous generation counterparts. We're also glad to not see below-average CPU performance which was the case for the 10th gen Core i7-10875H model."
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About MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
About Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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