GS63vr 7rf vs GS73vr 7rf and some other questiens

Whats the biggest difference between GS63vr 7rf and GS73vr 7rf?
I'm looking for a laptop with 120hz panel, but is it worth to pay around 300 euros (~356$) more if the best I can get is GTX 1060 with 120hz? Does the GTX 1060 can even handle that 120hz panel? I have read that MSI's 120hz panel is one of the worst panels. MSI are claiming that it has 5ms response time, but other reviews says that it actually has 25-28ms response time. Is that true?

Basically I can't decide between Lenovo y720 with 60hz, GTX 1060, HQ7700 and one of MSI's with 120hz, GTX 1060, HQ7700. The lenovo is cheaper, but i really like the 120hz panel...

P.S. Sorry for my English. It's not my native language. Thanks

 

The biggest difference between the GS63VR and GS73VR are the screen size and screen used. GS63VR is your 15" line up, and GS73VR are the 17" models. They would have similar performance using the same CPU and GPU, and any variations of that model for ram and SSD can always be upgraded.

The 1060 can handle up to 120hz, just depending on the game. Some games that aren't as demanding (League, Overwatch, WoW, etc) should look much smoother running up to 120fps. More graphically demanding games might not push over 60fps, but still having that option to go over 60 is nice to have. You could always lower game settings a little bit to get more frames per second. I'd rather have 120hz over 60hz personally, for gaming at least.

 

The 120Hz panel, although TN, is better than most of the IPS panels used in budget machines like the Acer VX15, Dell 7567 and the Helios 300. Response times are not as good as advertized (10-15ms instead of 5, which is normal, and not 25ms), but are still excellent for a laptop monitor.

The main differences between the GS63 and GS73 are the weight (1.9kg vs 2.4kg), thickness (17 vs 19mm), screen size and refresh rate (120Hz 5ms was only possible on the 17" model, but the newer GTX 1070 Max-Q models both have 120Hz 3ms screens), bottom panel (rubberized vs plastic), and heatpipe size (the 17" model has slightly longer heatpipes, so I presume it cools the CPU and GPU slightly better).

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Totally agree about advertised response times. Speaking of the response times, is it even noticeable going from 5ms to 3 ms? It seems like such a small change that one wouldn't be able to tell. Am I right in thinking input lag would be more important than than a change from 5ms to 3 ms?

 

Since the laptops manufacturers only "advertize" the best case scenarios, I believe the 3ms would mean the response times will be improved again (probably from 10-15 to 7-10ms in average). It doesn't really matter since the human eye can barely notice such low response times, but the impact in input lag is IMMENSE.
P.S from 5 to 3ms, input lag should be very similar. It's very good in both scenarios.

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Thanks man. I've been wondering why the 17 inchers have 5ms as opposed to the 15 incher's 3ms, and I'm considering ordering a GE73VR or a GS73VR so I was curious as to if it would really be a detractor or not and if I should order now or wait for the 17 inchers to have the 3ms screen. Looks like it won't be and I can order now.