Laptop Suggestion: Razer blade 15 2018 or MSI GS65

ahmed6

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Hello everyone


I am in the dilemma of choosing a laptop between razer blade 15 and MSI GS65 (maxed out models). Budget is not an issue since I am getting this from work. I am leaning towards the blade 15 because of the build quality as specs on both machines are more or less the same, battery timing of 3-5hrs is fine for me THOUGH I've been reading so many mixed reviews and issues about the blade like screen bleed, heating and noise from power brick. (shift key too but I am fine with that) should I take the risk and go with it? On the other hand, i have also read heating related issue on MSI and that its build quality is poor and does not stands up to its price tag.

It's going to be my work machine and I'll be doing programming and 3D modeling related stuff.

I usually play 2D(indie games) and not so high-end 3D games so heating probably won't be an issue I suppose?

As per my preferences I normally won't be pushing the machine to its limit. That said, what do you people suggest?
 
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frac

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GS 65 > Razor's every creation, all day, every day. Don't fall for the brand name, Razor has garbage build quality and comes with numerous issues such as batteries swelling up, screen bleed, overheating etc. MSI's machine on the other hand is far more reliable.
 

The Punisher

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The only reason I would suggest you to go for MSI is because of better cooling and price. Blade is not that bad especially the 8th Gen ones. But why shell out more cash for similar or under specd machine.

Go for MSI GS65 Stealth.

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ahmed6

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Thank you for the suggestions.

Strangely the price of MSI GS65 is 50euro higher (32gb RAM version) compared to the razer blade(16gb)

On amazon razer has a 3.2rating compared to 4.5 of gs65.

If price didn't matter, which one would you get? I am a very rough laptop user so a better quality here would be good for its safety :D
 

frac

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Alienware would be nice too. Alienwares also retain their resale value pretty well.
 
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