MSI GF65 Thin 10UX 15" Gaming Laptop (2021)
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Product Overview
The 2021 MSI GF65 Thin is 15.6-inch gaming laptop powered by up to 10th-gen Intel Core i7 CPU and NVIDIA RTX 3060 GPU. It improves upon the 2020 model by adding the latest RTX 30-series graphics. Apart from this GPU update, the 10UX GF65 is identical to the 2020 model.
Alongside the GF65 Thin, MSI also refreshed at CES 2021 the 15-inch Stealth 15M, 15-inch GS66 Stealth, 17-inch GE76 Raider and 15-inch GE66 Raider, 17-inch GP76 Leopard and 15-inch GP66 Leopard, and 17-inch GF75 Thin.
Ratings
What we found**
Pros
- Very good graphics performance for the price
- Easy serviceability
- Decent battery life
Cons
- Chunky keyboard and touchpad
- Thick bezels
What external reviewers found***
External score 62% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Decent gaming performance
- Good battery life
- Decent cooling system
- Sleek, lightweight design
- High-contrast 144 Hz display
Cons
- No RGB lighting
- Battery life could be better
- Below-average CPU Turbo Boost performance
Price Comparison
Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
2x USB-C 3.2 Gen1 + 2x USB 3.2 Gen1 + 1x HDMI + 1x Audio combo + 1x RJ45
Wireless Connectivity
WiFi 6 + Bluetooth 5.1
Construction
Battery | Capacity
51 Wh
Camera | Front
IR HD type (30fps@720p)
Speakers
2 x 2W Speakers
Dimensions
Size | Depth
254 mm
Size | Height
21.7 mm
Size | Width
359 mm
Weight
1.86 kg
Display
Display Diagonal
15.6 inch
Display Type
IPS
Refresh Rate
144 Hz
Resolution
FHD (1920x1080)
Function
Audio
Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer, High-Resolution Audio ready
Chipset
Intel HM470
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 6GB
Keyboard Backlight
Red backlight
Processor
Up to Intel Core i7-10750H
Performance
Memory | Capacity
2x slots, Max 64GB
Memory | Type
DDR4 2933 MHz
Power Supply
180 W Slim adapter
Storage
2x NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen3
Production
Debut
2021-01-14 (CES 2021)
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External Reviews
notebookcheck[1]
Reviewer score 55%MSI's GF65 10UE is a relatively inexpensive RTX 3060 laptop. It comes with a slower-than-average 3060 GPU. The standard one-year limited warranty applies while any components installed by CUKUSA, like RAM or storage, will have three-year coverage. There are no extras in the box beyond the usual AC adapter and paperwork.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Sleek, lightweight design
- High-contrast 144 Hz display
- Good battery life
Cons
- Below-average CPU Turbo Boost performance
t3[2]
Reviewer score 69% MSI GF65 Thin has a 15.6-inch, 1920 x 1080 pixel screen. Has a 9th-gen Intel Core i7-9750H processor, 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 with 6GB of video RAM on graphics duties.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Decent gaming performance
- Decent cooling system
Cons
- Battery life could be better
- No RGB lighting
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References
- ^ MSI GF65 Thin 10UE Laptop Review: GeForce RTX 3060 on a Budget. [notebookcheck]. https://www.notebookcheck.net/MSI-GF65-Thin-10UE-Laptop-Review-GeForce-RTX-3060-on-a-Budget.526258.0.html. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ MSI GF65 Thin review: portable gaming power on a budget. [t3]. https://www.t3.com/reviews/msi-gf65-thin-review. 2021-04-16. Retrieved 2021-10-20.
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