GS65 or GE73

So guys I had pretty much decided on purchasing the GS65. I went and looked at it and the build quality is really leaving me with a bad feeling since I tend to keep my PCs for a long time. The GE73 Raider RGB seems to be better built than the GS65 but the GE series is a lower series than the GS series.

I'm having a hard time deciding between the 2 because the GE has the full 1070 Vs the max q in the GS65, but the GE lacks the thunderbolt plug the GS has , and it has a TN panel Vs the GS65s IPS screen.

Is the screen on the GE a lot worse than the GS, and do you think it will hold up significantly better In terms of build quality in the long run than the GS? Also are the thermals on the GE a lot better than the GS? Which one would you guys say is a better PC?

 

the 120HZ TN panel is faster, has better color coverage etc. That being said, TB 3 gives you the possiblity to use eGPU to run cards such as GTX 2080 TI. Build quality wise the GS 65 isnt that bad, it's mediocre and will last.

 

Is there a reason you aren't looking at the GE63 as well? Seems a little odd to look for a thin and light 15" and a far larger 17".

 

Size is not super important to me but I don't want anything as big as the GT63. The main reason I chose the GE73 though was because for some reason I thought it had better speakers than the GE63, and also I want to customize it by HIDevolution and they don't carry 1070 version of the GE63. If not then yeah the 63 would be in the mix too.

 

I wouldn't call the GE series "lower". They're usually about the same hardware but in a bigger chassis, which to answer one of your questions typically has better cooling than the GS.

 

Thank you! Have you seen them side by side? Is the screen on the GS65 better, and also is the USB C port on the GE63 thunderbolt 3 capable?

 

From the looks of it the USB type C is not Thunderbolt compatible on that GE63 unit.

 

What do you want to do with it?

I've had the GS65 for a few months and overall it is ok. It is a little wobbly and flexible, but it holds up just fine. I don't mind carrying it.

I got it to use as a machine-learning mobile workstation and demo-giving machine. The GPU works for that.

I'd recommend having it re-pasted by one of the authorized online vendors. Mine wasn't bad out of the box. One of the other people in my office just got one and can't even run Windows One-Note without the fans going nuts.

 

Its just gonna sit on my desk most of the time. Watch videos, edit videos, maybe a little CAD every so often, play games here and there, and browse the net. Want it to last quite a while and not get outdated though. The GS65 is really tempting because of the nice screen and thunderbolt 3 plug which I'm thinking I could potentially use to boost graphical capabilities. My current PC has a horrible screen and I don't want to make the same mistake and buy another PC with a bad screen. The GE73/GE63 is tempting because of the full size GPU, better cooling, easier to upgrade, better build quality, and better keyboard.

 

If ease of transport is less of a concern, I'd still lean towards the GE.

 

GS65 is more sturdy than GE, including the look and quality. If you are still unsure, go back and play with it again if able, see if this changes your mind or not. But if you are really at doubt about it, then take a look at other alternatives such as a different model from MSI, or another model from other companies. Plus, the selection of choice is way more on the GS65 than GE73/GE63.

 

The GS65 definitely looks better for sure but are you sure its more sturdy? I went back to a store that had them side by side and unless something was wrong with their display models the GE63 was much sturdier. There was no flex at all around the keyboard and trackpad area whereas the GS65 was noticeably flexing under normal pressure. From that alone I had pretty much made up my mind not get the GS65 since its build quality appeared to have been rather poor. Have they changed anything on the newer batches of the GS65 to make its frame stronger?

 

The display unit you had seen could have been from a bad batch. Perhaps it has something to do with how the assembly technician builds the machine at production line. Therefore, it's recommended to have your vendor to do a visual inspection for you prior to shipping the unit to you, but if you get it from an e-store that doesn't do such service then the outcome can vary. We aren't aware of flex issue as we haven't seen any units like this from our side.

 

Yeah it's possible I saw one from a bad batch.

Does anyone know if the M.2 drive in the GE63 supports NVMe or is it limited to the slower SATA speeds? Wanting to know if there is an advantage to getting HIDevolution to switch out the stock drive for the Samsung 970 Evo when I get ready to place my order.

 

It's NVMe signal but not SATA, and 970 Evo is 100% compatible. Moreover, there are two slots available.

 

Thank you sir. Thats what i thought until i read a review that stated incorrectly that it didnt support NVMe speeds. Came here just to double check.

 

No problem.

 

Recently bought a GS65 (after having sold my Alienware 17 R5) for professional usage, mostly photo and video editing since the screen is good), I needed a small and powerful laptop with a good screen AND good battery life.

Couldn't be happier. Yes a bit flexible but overall the build quality is really great. About the temps you shouldnt be worry about, repaste it (took my 25min the first time, not that hard) and it wont be a problem. Had the laptop the whole evening in bed on my knees with a blanket under it, watching 1080p video, couldnt hear the fans, I dont even know if they were activated.

Having sold my big AW for this tiny GS65 was the best move I did in IT in years. Keyboard is fantastic, touchpad is way better than the one I had on my AW, plenty of ports. Love it.

 

Thanks for the comments guys! I ordered the GE73 Raider RGB from Xoticpc. Thermal paste and pads upgraded, replaced all 3 drives with Samsung Evos, upgraded to G.Skill Ripjaws 32GB ram, and upgraded to Windows 10 Pro. Should have it next week! So excited!

My current laptop has sat on my desk for 99% of its 7 year life. Figured I had better go for the faster GPU, and better cooling in the GE73 since portability is not a top priority for me. I still like the GS65 though.

 

Good choice with the GE, I'm sure you'll love it!