•  Date Published: 18 Jul 2017
  • Intel Core i5-7300HQ
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 (2GB GDDR5)
  • 15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), TN
  • 256GB SSD
  • 8GB DDR4
  • 2.40 kg (5.3 lbs)

Specs

  • HDD/SSD
  • 256GB SSD
  • M.2 Slot
  • 1x 2280 PCIe NVMe (M key)  See photo
  • RAM
  • 8GB DDR4
  • OS
  • Windows 10 Home
  • Body Material
  • Plastic / Polycarbonate (Matte black plastic)
  • Dimensions
  • 383 x 260 x 27 mm (15.08" x 10.24" x 1.06")
  • Weight
  • 2.40 kg (5.3 lbs)
  • Ports and connectivity
  • 1x USB Type-A
  • 2.0
  • 2x USB Type-A
  • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1x USB Type-C
  • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • HDMI
  • 1
  • Mini DisplayPort
  • Card Reader
  • SD, SDHC, SDXC
  • Ethernet LAN
  • 10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
  • Wi-Fi
  • 802.11ac
  • Bluetooth
  • 4.0
  • Audio jack
  • 2x 3.5 mm jacks for headset and external microphone
  • Features
  • Web camera
  • 720p HD
  • Backlit keyboard
  • Microphone
  • Speakers
  • 4 x 2W
  • Optical drive
  • Security Lock slot

Portability

MSI GL62M
15.08" x 10.24" x 1.06" Dimensions
2.40 kg (5.3 lbs) Weight
Average 15.6-inch laptop
2.07 kg (4.6 lbs) -14% Weight

Review

MSI GL62M (7TH GEN) in-depth review

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Pros

  • Reasonable price tag
  • Screen with exceptional color reproduction capabilities (100% coverage of sRGB and 96% of DCI-P3)
  • Uses the most of the GTX 1050, while keeping it cool enough
  • Backlit keyboard
  • PWM-adjustment is not particularly harmful to the eyesight (our Health-Guard profile eliminates this completely)
  • NVMe SSD support

Cons

  • Mediocre contrast ratio and poor viewing angles
  • Plastic design
  • Short battery life