MSI GP65 Leopard / GL65 Leopard Gaming Laptop

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Product Overview

MSI GP65 Leopard is a 15.6-inch gaming laptop powered by 10th-gen Intel Core processor in an aluminum chassis. Its sister model with a plastic chassis is the GL65 Leopard.
Both can be configured with either NVIDIA GeForce GTX 16-series or RTX 20-series graphics, up to RTX 2070 for the GP65 and RTX 2070 SUPER for the GL65. A choice of FHD displays between 120 and 144 Hz is available.
Both per-key RGB backlighting and single-color (red) backlighting can be optioned. MSI has endowed the GP65/GL65 with its proprietary Cooler Boost 5 cooling system with up to seven heat pipes.
MSI also markets the 17.3-inch variants of the Leopard lineup with identical feature sets as GP75 Leopard and GL75 Leopard.

Ratings

What we found**

Pros
  • Decent gaming performance for a 15.6-inch gaming laptop
  • Good keyboard and touchpad
  • Good battery life
Cons
  • Very warm Core i7-9750H CPU
  • Slow SD card reader

What external reviewers found***

External score 63% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Excellent gaming performance
  • Good battery life
  • High-quality IPS panel
  • Fast response times
  • High-contrast display
  • High-quality aluminum chassis
Cons
  • No SD card reader
  • No Thunderbolt 3
  • Nothing in particular
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Price Comparison

Specifications

GL65GP65

Connectivity

Ports3x USB 3.2 Gen1 + 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen2 + 1x HDMI + 1x mDP + 1x RJ45 + 1x Headphone + 1x Mic + 1x SD card reader
Wireless ConnectivityWiFi 6 + Bluetooth 5.1

Construction

Battery | Capacity41 or 51 Wh GTX graphics / 51 Wh RTX Graphics
Camera | FrontHD type (30fps@720p)
MaterialPlasticAlunimum

Dimensions

Size | Depth248 mm
Size | Height27.5 mm
Size | Width357 mm
Weight2.3 kg

Display

Display Diagonal15.6 inch
Display TypeIPS
Refresh Rate120 or 144 Hz
ResolutionFHD (1920x1080)
Response Time3 ms

Function

AudioNahimic 3 / Hi-Res Audio
ChipsetIntel HM470
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti 4GB, GTX 1660 Ti 6GB, RTX 2060 6GB, RTX 2070 8GB, or RTX 2070 SUPER 8GBNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti 4GB, GTX 1660 Ti 6GB, RTX 2060 6GB, or RTX 2070 8GB
Keyboard BacklightPer-Key RGB Backlight by steelseries, or red backlight
Operating SystemWindows 10 Home
ProcessorUp to 10th Gen. Intel Core i7

Performance

Memory | CapacityUp to 64 GB (2x SO-DIMM)
Memory | TypeDDR4 2666 MHz
Power Supply230W adapter
Storage1x M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen3 / SATA + 1x 2.5" SATA

Production

Debut2020 CES

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3rd-Party Review Videos

External Reviews

notebookcheck[1]

Reviewer score 60%
Reviewers from notebookcheck have found the following***:
The Intel AX201 now comes standard for 802.11ax or Wi-Fi 6 connectivity. The bottom panel is secured by several Philips screws including one that is under a warranty seal sticker. Color space covers approximately 94 percent of sRGB and 60 percent of AdobeRGB to be smaller than the color space available on the older GP62 TN panel.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • High-quality IPS panel
  • Fast response times
  • High-contrast display
Cons
  • Nothing in particular

notebookcheck[2]

Reviewer score 65%
Reviewers from notebookcheck have found the following***:
MSI offers a standard 12-month warranty on the GP65 Leopard. Keys offer good travel with the soft-yet-firm feedback typical of MSI laptops. The recessed touchpad (12.1 x 6.4 cm) is smooth underhand and offers good glide.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Excellent gaming performance
  • High-quality aluminum chassis
  • Good battery life
Cons
  • No SD card reader
  • No Thunderbolt 3

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References

  1. ^ MSI GP65 10SFK Laptop Review: 10th Gen Intel Core i7 Leaves its Mark. [notebookcheck]. https://www.notebookcheck.net/MSI-GP65-10SFK-Laptop-Review-10th-Gen-Intel-Core-i7-Leaves-its-Mark.463572.0.html. 2020-05-07. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
  2. ^ MSI GP65 Leopard 9SE Laptop Review - The best screen on a mid-tier gaming laptop. [notebookcheck]. https://www.notebookcheck.net/MSI-GP65-Leopard-9SE-Laptop-Review-The-best-screen-on-a-mid-tier-gaming-laptop.431863.0.html. Retrieved 2021-03-22.

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