MSI Thin 15vsMSI GS76 Stealth

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MSI
MSI Thin 15
Thin 15

Quick Stats

The MSI Thin 15 boasts an impressive processor that delivers smooth gameplay and high frame rates consistently.
The MSI Thin 15's solid build quality and compact size deliver exceptional performance without bulkiness perfectly.
The MSI Thin 15's display is a mixed bag, lacking only a higher resolution at its price point.
The MSI Thin 15 boasts a powerful processor, solid Wi-Fi, and 6GB GPU as its key features.
MSI
MSI GS76 Stealth
GS76 Stealth

Quick Stats

The MSI GS76 Stealth delivers impressive performance, making it a top choice for powerful and portable gaming or work laptops.
The MSI GS76 Stealth's build prioritizes portability over performance, with mixed results overall, mainly being thin and light.
The MSI GS76 Stealth's display is a mixed bag, with subpar brightness and response time issues noted.
The MSI GS76 Stealth's key feature is its thin and light design, ideal for gaming on-the-go.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
MSI Thin 15
Winner
#472
MSI GS76 Stealth
#475
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
MSI Thin 15
#379
MSI GS76 Stealth
#235
Winner
Display
MSI Thin 15
#766
Winner
MSI GS76 Stealth
#787
Performance
MSI Thin 15
#260
Winner
MSI GS76 Stealth
#265
Build
MSI Thin 15
#799
Winner
MSI GS76 Stealth
#846
Features
MSI Thin 15
#606
Winner
MSI GS76 Stealth
#623

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
MSI MSI Thin 15
MSI MSI GS76 Stealth
up to 64GB
up to 64GB
up to 4000GB SSD
up to 16000GB SSD
Intel Core i7-13620H
Intel Core i7-11800H
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (Laptop, 45W)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (Laptop, 95W)
1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 + SATA slot See photo
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

MSI Thin 15

Strengths

The design is sleek and slim, fitting into a chassis that's smaller than most others in its class.
It has insane CPU performance for its size, making it a serious processing powerhouse.
The battery life is decent, with over 4.5 hours of continuous video playback and up to 7 hours of light usage.
The Wi-Fi is fast and reliable, with solid transfer rates and good connectivity.
It's competitively priced at around R18,000-20,000 on the local market.

Weaknesses

The GPU performance could be better, especially in AAA gaming scenarios where it can get bottlenecked by the CPU.
The laptop can get quite hot, especially during intense CPU usage, with temperatures reaching up to 90°C.
The battery life is not ideal for heavy usage, and the laptop may need to be plugged in frequently.
It's a bit pricey compared to other similar laptops on the market, although it's still competitively priced overall.
The cooling system could be improved to handle more demanding tasks without overheating.

MSI GS76 Stealth

Strengths

The laptop feels fairly solid all things considered, with the exception of the lid which does wobble a bit.
Often a lighter laptop means less materials and a weaker machine, but the GS76 feels fairly solid all things considered.
The option to disable optimus for a speed boost in games is a great feature.
The I/O selection is great, with no older USB 3.2 Gen1 at all.
The SD card slot performs very nicely, basically maxing out my V90 card.
DaVinci Resolve performance is right alongside 2080 Max-Q laptops.
The keyboard and sound work fine under Linux support.
The touchpad works fine under Linux support.

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

Read Full Reviews

MSI Thin 15

The MSI Thin 15 is a marvel of modern engineering, packing a formidable punch in a remarkably sleek package. This laptop boasts an impressive processing power, courtesy of its Intel Core i7-11800H processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 graphics card. With six gigs of video memory, it's well-equipped to handle demanding games like Call of Duty and Apex Legends. But what truly sets it apart is its singular focus on Esports titles, where its single-core performance shines.

MSI GS76 Stealth

The MSI GS76 Stealth is a sleek and powerful 17-inch gaming laptop, designed to deliver high-performance without sacrificing portability. Weighing in at just over 5 pounds, this laptop packs a punch with its Intel Core i7 processor, NVIDIA GeForce GPU, and up to 64GB of RAM. But does its commitment to thinness come at the cost of cooling efficiency and user-friendly design? In this review, we'll put the GS76 Stealth through its paces to see if it's worth the investment for gamers on-the-go.

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