•  Date Published: 12 May 2020
  • Intel Core i7-8750H
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 (Laptop)
  • 15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), 120 Hz, TN
  • 512GB SSD + 1000GB HDD
  • 32GB DDR4
  • 2.49 kg (5.5 lbs)

Specs

  • HDD/SSD
  • 512GB SSD + 1TB HDD
  • M.2 Slot
  • 1x M.2 SSD slot (NVMe PCIe Gen3), 1x M.2 SSD Combo (NVMe PCIe Gen3 / SATA) 
  • RAM
  • 32GB DDR4
  • OS
  • Windows 10 Home
  • Dimensions
  • 383 x 260 x 29.5 mm (15.08" x 10.24" x 1.16")
  • Weight
  • 2.49 kg (5.5 lbs)
  • Ports and connectivity
  • 1x USB Type-C
  • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
  • 2x USB Type-A
  • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1x USB Type-A
  • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
  • HDMI
  • 4K@60Hz
  • Mini DisplayPort
  • Card Reader
  • SD, SDHC, SDXC
  • Ethernet LAN
  • Killer Gigabit Ethernet
  • Wi-Fi
  • Killer 802.11ac
  • Bluetooth
  • 5.0
  • Audio jack
  • 1x Mic-in, 1x Headphone-out (HiFi / SPDIF)
  • Features
  • Fingerprint reader
  • Web camera
  • 720p HD (30 fps)
  • Backlit keyboard
  • Microphone
  • Speakers
  • 2x 3W speakers + 2x 3W subwoofers
  • Optical drive
  • Security Lock slot
  • 2x RAM slots
  • Gifts
  • NexiGo Wireless Mouse Bundle

Portability

MSI GE63 Raider RGB 8Rx / 8Sx
15.08" x 10.24" x 1.16" Dimensions
2.49 kg (5.5 lbs) Weight
Average 15.6-inch laptop
2.07 kg (4.6 lbs) -17% Weight

Review

MSI GE63 Raider RGB in-depth review

MSI's Raider line-up of gaming notebooks is probably the most refined of all the devices the company offers. They employ fast and powerful hardware, input devices which are of very good quality and also choice of very fast panels - a 120 Hz TN Full HD one and a 144Hz IPS with the same resolution, while keeping the temperatures adequate inside a thin form factor. We certainly like where the gaming laptop industry is going and we are looking forward to introducing the MSI GE63 Raider to you.Actually, some time ago we showed you the 17.3-inch version of this very laptop, which is similarly named as MSI GE73VR 7RF. This laptop has a wide gamut of processors you can choose from - the Core i7-9750H is the top option for the 9th Gen equipped devices, while the Core i7-8750H is for the 8th G[...]

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Pros

  • Good build quality and slender outfit
  • Support of RAID 0 (combining two storage drives virtually into one)
  • Super fast vibrant display
  • RGB keyboard
  • No aggressive PWM-adjustment (our Health-Guard profile completely bypasses PWM)
  • RAM and storage are easy to access and upgrade
  • Loud and crisp speakers
  • Very efficient cooling, capable of handling a hexa-core CPU and an RTX 2080

Cons

  • Unacceptable battery life
  • Poor viewing angles (120Hz model)