•  Date Published: 17 Jan 2022
    • Intel Core i7-10750H
    • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Laptop)
    • 15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), 120 Hz, IPS
    • 4000GB SSD
    • 32GB DDR4
    • 1.86 kg (4.1 lbs)
    6.6
    TOTAL SCORE
    6.9 Portability Good
    7.0 Display Very Good
    6.6 For Work Good
    6.3 For Gaming Good

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 4TB SSD
    • M.2 Slot
    • 1x 2280 M.2 NVMe slot + 1x 2280 M.2 NVMe/SATA slot  See photo
    • RAM
    • 32GB DDR4
    • OS
    • Windows 11 Home
    • Body Material
    • Plastic / Polycarbonate, Aluminum
    • Dimensions
    • 359 x 254 x 21.7 mm (14.13" x 10.00" x 0.85")
    • Weight
    • 1.86 kg (4.1 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 2x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • 2x USB Type-C
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • HDMI
    • 4K@30Hz
    • Ethernet LAN
    • GB Lan
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11ax
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.1
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5 mm combo
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Web camera
    • HD (720p@30FPS)
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Microphone
    • Speakers
    • 2x 2W, Nahimic 3
    • Optical drive
    • Security Lock slot
    • Gifts
    • Dockztorm USB Hub
    • Gifts
    • Microsoft 365 Personal

    Portability

    MSI GF65 Thin 10Sx
    14.13" x 10.00" x 0.85" Dimensions
    1.86 kg (4.1 lbs) Weight
    Average 15.6-inch laptop
    2.03 kg (4.5 lbs) +9% Weight

    Review

    MSI GF65 Thin in-depth review

    Okay, everybody, today we have the return of the dragon. Or... the thin and light dragon... or the fashion dragon. Who cares. We are talking about the MSI GF65 Thin 10Sx, that is now outfitted with the 10th Generation Intel processors, and can be purchased with an RTX GPU!But wait a second. When we tested the GF63 last year, it was barely able to handle a GTX 1050 Ti Max-Q. How is it going to ever cool down an RTX 2060? Well, it happens that MSI has worked a lot over their new laptop and its cooling solution. And naturally, we are eager to test how good (or bad) of a job did they do!Additionally, you have three display options, including 60Hz, 120Hz, and 144Hz units. Ultimately, we got the middle ground, and we really hope it doesn't suck like the one on the MSI GL65 9SE. Now let'[...]

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    Pros

    • Thin and light chassis
    • Two M.2 NVMe slots and up to 64GB of dual-channel memory
    • Lack of PWM-adjusted brightness (AUO B156HAN13.0)
    • Good price

    Cons

    • Lacks an SD card slot and Thunderbolt 3 support
    • Uncomfortable input devices
    • Underdesigned cooling solution
    • Covers only 50% of sRGB (AUO B156HAN13.0)
    • Slow pixel response times, despite the 120Hz refresh rate (AUO B156HAN13.0)

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    MSI is usually doing a very good job, providing its notebooks with options for upgrades. Take a look.Check out all MSI GF65 Thin 10Sx prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate In order to get inside of this notebook, you need to undo 12 Phillips-head screws. Afterwards, you have to pry the bottom panel with a plastic tool. You can start from the front, and work away around the device, leaving the left side for the end.2. Battery First things first - there is the 52Wh battery pack, which is glued to the cha[...]

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