MSI GL65 Leopard (9SC-002)

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Date Published: 23 Apr 2020

Intel Core i5-9300H
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 (Laptop)
15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
128GB SSD + 500GB HDD
32GB DDR4, 2666 MHz
2.30 kg (5.1 lbs)

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MSI GL65 Leopard (9SC-002) in-depth review

With us today, we have the MSI GL65. It is a solution that is somewhat friendly to your budget and offers a good variety of hardware. It all starts with the Core i5-9300 + GTX 1650, and gradually creeps up to the powerhouse of machine we got - a combo between the Core i7-9750H and the GeForce RTX 2060.Of course, this configuration is not a joke, and it needs a beefy cooling solution. By the looks of the device, we would set high expectations, as there are three heat spreaders around the chassis. Moreover, the laptop is neither super thin, or super light, so, there must be a lot going on on the inside.In addition to that, the laptop comes in two display varieties - a 60Hz 1080p panel, as well as a nimble 120Hz 1080p one. Then, there is the Steelseries keyboard, that can be backlit [...]

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Pros

Exceptional performance
Great I/O connectivity with an SD card reader
Optional Per-key RGB backlight
Lack of PWM (AUO AUOD0ED)
Capable cooling solution and up to 64GB of DDR4 memory
Comfortable viewing angles and good contrast ratio

Cons

Quite bulky for 2020
Slow response times, despite the 120Hz refresh rate
Covers only 51% of sRGB (AUO AUO23ED)

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

So, the MSI GL65 9SE features quite a potent hardware. In our review, we discovered that its cooling is capable of managing the temperatures inside the chassis, very well, despite being a bit too loud on some occasions. Let's see what exactly can we find on the insides, shall we?Check out all MSI GL65 9SE prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate In order to open the get to all of the internals, you need to remove the back panel. It is held in place by 12 Phillips-head screws. After you remove them, you'll need [...]