MSI GV62 (15.6-Inch, 2018)

Cheaper than most gaming laptops ; GPU can handle casual gaming and eSports ; Smarter and lighter than rivals

Modest GPU weaker with Triple-A games ; Underwhelming build quality ; Poor screen contrast

The MSI is an affordable gaming laptop built around the Nvidia GeForce MX150. Despite the different nomenclature, it’s from the Pascal range used in other gaming notebooks – including the GTX 1050 inside the Acer.

Good GPU for esports gaming ; Smart, attractive design ; Cheaper than most rivals

Weaker with Triple-A games ; Poor screen contrast ; Mediocre ergonomics

The MSI GV62 7RC is affordable and has enough power to handle low-end gaming – but it’s hindered by its poor screen and lack of real grunt

Smooth and sleek design; Comfortable keyboard; Solid performance; Decent speakers; Reasonably priced ; Lid flexes; Dull display; Loud fan; Short battery life ; The MSI GV62 8RE is a sleek and affordable gaming laptop that packs a lot of power, but the...

Lid flexes; Dull display; Loud fan; Short battery life ; The MSI GV62 8RE is a sleek and affordable gaming laptop that packs a lot of power, but the display could be better.

The MSI GV62 8RE is a sleek and affordable gaming laptop that packs a lot of power, but the display could be better.

excellent SteelSeries keyboard ; good price ; relatively lightweight ; easy maintenance ; good speakers ; reasonably low external temperatures ; wide selection of ports....

...but no Thunderbolt 3 or USB 3.1 Gen 2 ; lid isn't properly set and clicks against chassis ; case is entirely plastic and feels cheap as a result ; lid easily warps ; component temperatures get hot under stress ; gaming performance falls behind other...

MSI is known for offering multiple choices to match almost any need, but at this point, they may be over-saturating their own marketplace. Case in point: today's review model. The GV62 has little to offer that can't already be found in its other lines....

There’s a lot to like about the surprisingly affordable MSI GV62 7RC.

Uitstekend SteelSeries toetsenbord ; Redelijke prijs ; Laag gewicht ; Eenvoudig onderhoud ; Goede luidsprekers ; Acceptabele externe temperaturen ; Groot aanbod van poorten...

... maar geen Thunderbolt 3 of USB 3.1 Gen 2 ; Beeldschermdeksel raakt behuizing ; Behuizing is volledig van kunststof en voelt goedkoop ; Beeldschermdeksel verbuigt eenvoudig ; Interne componenten worden zeer warm ; Gaming prestaties blijven achter op...

Voor het volledige, Engelse testrapport, klik hier.De GV62 is wellicht een overbodig apparaat, maar is nog steeds een goede keuze voor prijsbewuste gamers. MSI biedt een goed alternatief voor de huidige betaalbare gaming notebooks, zoals de Acer...

Ottime tastiera SteelSeries ; Buon prezzo ; Relativamente leggero ; Di semplice manutenzione ; Buoni altoparlanti ; Temperature abbastanza basse all'esterno ; Ampia selezione di porte....

...ma niente Thunderbolt 3 o USB 3.1 di generazione 2 ; Lo schermo non si chiude correttamente e fa rumore toccando il case ; Il case è completamente in plastica e dà l'impressione di essere di bassa qualità ; Lo schermo si deforma facilmente ; Le...

MSI è nota per offrire scelte multiple per soddisfare quasi tutte le esigenze, ma a questo punto, potrebbero saturare eccessivamente il proprio mercato. Caso emblematico: l'attuale modello di recensione. Il GV62 ha poco da offrire che non può essere...