Honestly, the MSI just needs a complete aesthetics overhaul. Get rid of the ugly keyboard font, take off the tacky stickers from Intel, get rid of all the gaming logos like 'SteelSeries' and we don't care what brand our Audio is, so why stick on the laptop.
Yes.... it feels like someone in MSI who is not gamer and think gamers are nerds who live in their mom's basement said "Oh, this looks like what gamers like"...
Yeah, don't they realize that gamers are sophisticated pubescents who care more for RGB enabled...well...Everything... who want clear cases with everything color and RGB coordinated components while simultaneously whining if it costs more than their mom will spring???? Ignorant bastards.... ;-) the shame here is that Razor is FINALLY introducing a 970 machine when they SHOULD be releasing a new 1070 machine!!!
I don't know, overall I like the look of my GT62VR. Yes, some of the stickers might be a bit tacky, but nobody is stopping you from removing them (the ones you can remove). And I for one very much care about the audio, even on a laptop. Because of that, I am glad I chose MSI, as they have excellent laptop speaker systems, relatively speaking. Best ones I've ever heard, at least. I also like the MSI logo that lights up when the laptop is powered on. I could do without the stripes on either side of the logo though.
great review as usual. Looking forward to your review of the Dell Alienware 13 inch OLED unit. Would love to see a smack down with that 13 inch OLED and the new 2016 14 inch Razer Blade.
He's saying Razer, If I'm interpreting it correctly, is the overpriced brand that provides solid performance but is still overpriced (tho not even as bad compared Apple's pricing of Macs). MSI as well ASUS offer much more bang for your buck with their products, like Samsung. For Razer your putting in the extra cash for the quality and branding of the name. Other competitors offer the same or even better/cheaper products for less $$$
Liberty's Knight Lmao, Asus naw. They have good products with good quality but they are not cheap or the "bang for your buck". An asus g752 with a 1070 and all is $3000 when you can get the same for 2k or less with an MSI or Sager/Clevo
I'm disappointed in your thermal testing. you chose 2 different games. on the msi, you pointed directly at the white hot area, but on the razer you skirted it, avoiding the hottest part. why?
Yeah I noticed that too. somewhat deceptive there and obvious with not pointing at the hottest spot. Also when looking at the razer from the top not looking at the whole thing.
Awesome video. You really helped me make my choice. I really wanted to splurge on the Razer Blade for build quality, size and screen for productivity but I absolutely must have the SSD + 1TB. I know, I know, just carry an external drive but in my eyes every "thing" and a cord I have to carry makes it less portable...which also makes the sd card slot a bonus.
You already cover this in your review but chiming in to show my vote/opinion. Given the size of the blade and it having thunderbolt 3, I'm OK with it having fewer port and display options. 3 USB ports isn't enough for me in the first place in order to run VR, a mouse, and some USB speakers (logitech v20), which is my standard set up when demoing my games to people. Also a projector. So since I need a hub in most cases, I'm happy that thunderbolt 3 gives me more options than a standard USB hub. I can connect the projector, mouse, speakers, and ethernet if needed using one hub. I find this pretty cool.... I guess this was a plug for thunderbolt 3 more than a pro of the blade.
Hi Ms. Lisa! GREAT REVIEW! I LOVE WATCHING YOUR REVIEWS! Got 2 quick questions for you: 1) You mentioned before IGZO screens tend to be cooler even AFTER calibration, is this true for the Razer Blade after calibration? So does that mean the MSI GS40 is much more color accurate even though it has a slightly lower color gamut for the sRGB and Adobe RGB? 2) You mentioned about chargers, can I use the Razer Blade charger to charge the MSI GS40 without damaging the battery? If not, do you think you could recommend smaller/lighter 165W chargers that's compatible for the GS40? I would very much appreciate your response to my questions for I am in dire need of a new laptop, and these 2 are exactly what I am considering! So thank you for making a review to this! YOU ARE THE BEST!!
Would you please consider reviewing/comparing USB3 as well as a PC compatible USBC/Thunderbolt I/O expansion docks? Thanks. ...Love your comprehensive QUALITY reviews!
Lisa, great video as always. just to be picky, it seems that when you are doing the temp comparison, in the Razer you are running the game out of an Samsung T3 external disk instead of the internal SSD. if that is the case, one could argue the temp is not comparable to the MSI as the SSD will generate some heat and that is not being recorded as internal in the Razer. of course, if the game was being run from the internal and the Samsung T3 was for something else, then my comment is irrelevant.
Games generally preload assets (graphics and audio), so the SSD doesn't maintain a lot of heat when you're actually playing. It will get heavily accessed when you start a new level or enter a new area (those times when you have to wait a bit for the game to load a new scene). So it really doesn't affect temps that much. I've also played games from the internal drive, and temps are similar to an external drive. I simply didn't have a trendy and demanding enough title on the internal at the moment.
thanks for the clarification. I realized that if I buy the MSI I can cancel my beach summer vacations, as long as I put the laptop on my legs for a while and then on my chest and arms. perfect tan!
I personally like the design, build quality and overall form factor of the Bade better. I prefer to have touchscreen, so the Blade would be my pick (as someone that currently owns a GS60). You forgot to mention some key advantages of the MSI though: The MSI has a 1TB HDD for storage, on top of the SSD. And both of them can be replaced by the user, so you have acces to two slots, allowing for a theoretical 2TB of SSD storage. RAM can also be upgraded, which isn't the case for the Razer Blade.
Just because it's a gaming notebook, does not mean that you need to use it exclusively for gaming. It I just want to game, I'll buy a PS4 for 350 euros. If I spend 1650 euros on a laptop, I'm going to use it as my main computing device.
Hey you mentioned that Microsoft edge is better than google chrome for battery.. How much better is it ? Like I guess you can rate out of 10 of each in relation to battery. 10 being the best
Hello Lisa, great comparison. If you get a chance. There is a updated version of the gs40 that came out from msi. The gs40 6qd. This laptop has lower gpu (960m) however it can connect the mini dock (same as gs32). Thanks
Lisa good review as always. You mentioned something about the size of the laptop and heat. I want to know would a 15.6, 17.3 or 18.4 gaming laptop run cooler then with the same specs.
I see can get dual core or quad core I7 for laptop. I would take a guess dual would run cooler as well. I see I5 as well under gaming laptop section at best buy.
Can you do some light gaming benchmark comparisons. I would like to see how the MSI 3gb 970 does against the blades 6gb vram 970. Considering the 2015 Blade also had the 970 3gb. Also I think the ram in the Blade 2016 is 2133mhz vs MSI 1600 or 1800mhz. Thanks for your consideration.
TraMaFamily I know this is late, but is there ANYTHING at all that you don't like about it and why? And do you think it would be a good laptop for highschool/college?
Landon McCoy I'm in 3rd year computer science (bsc honors) and there isn't anything I don't like about it. Only thing they might be able to improve is making the screen bezels a little smaller, but not like the dell XPS. I hate what dell did with their XPS line, they put the webcam under the screen, turning it into a chincam whereas razer has the perfect webcam position. Only improvement they could probably do is slightly smaller bezels and that's it. The rest of the laptop is perfect and for the size the performance is unmatched.
great reviews lisa..:) can you do a comparison between alienware 13(OLED I7 model) Vs XPS 15 (4K model) i am in quite a dilemma n buying between theses 2 models..although i understand alienware oled model comes with dual core and its not a valid comparison...nevertheless i wanted to know how good is oled screens against 4k screen
Here in australia the MSI is 2700 bux and the razer is 3000. Shame the razer comes with only a PCIe SSD but i suppose usb storage is a thing. It comes with a touchscreen and better contrast and higher resolution...so i think the razer is the one i will choose. would have liked the MSI to have had touch, though. that's the essential feature for me. Would save me a couple of hundred dollars
Could you review the Razer Core? Including which other laptops it works with (I have an XPS 13 and wondering if it'll work with the latest drivers installed).
15:52 there are 4 types of heat transfer advection,conduction,convection and radiation.Method pc/laptops use is by conduction using materials that can speed the process like aluminium or copper,that's why you got heat pipes connected with thermal paste to the cpu/gpu bitch those are the ones that get hot not the fken fans.Fans just spin to cool the heat pipes that overall bring the cpu/gpu temps down.I'm 15 and ik this,so you should read more.
Yikes, that flex of the MSI screen is terrifying! It also seems like MSI stylistically is still playing to the what we like to call 'neon-gamers', but they've added a touch of class. Whereas the Blade, has everything going for it, sans the neon logo. I do hope Razer goes with a non-neon green logo for us business and gaming types soon :)
Get whatever laptop you want, but in my opinion there is no point in paying more than $1500 for a gaming laptop. At that point, you might as well buy a cheaper gaming desktop that will run the same games at the same quality, and also get a nice 2-in-1 laptop for content consumption, but can't run games. You'll end up with 2 computers for roughly the same price and the setup is way better. I never really understood the point of gaming laptops, cause who games without their laptop plugged in? It would only last like 2 hours lol. Just my opinion.
For instance, you could buy the highest model of Alienware Alpha compact desktop computer plus the base model, Core M3, of Surface Pro 4 and have 2 great computers for a lower total cost than just this Razor gaming laptop.
I really love the Razer Blade but here in Belgium it costs 3000 euro's, I need a laptop for desing stuff for school and gaming for myself, I guess the Dell xps 15 is the best choice for me right? :)
Peter Won Interesting. As a previous owner of MacBook Pro...I find the XPS 13/15 trackpad to be the best-in-class right along side the Apple lineup. The MS Precision trackpad certification is no slouch.
it's definitely not bad, but i much prefer the finish on the macbook trackpad over the finish on the xps's. i also found the typecover 4 of the surface to have a really nice trackpad, it's just a bit small. plus, i'd say interface is everything, and window's trackpad just isn't up to par - i'd love smooth scrolling and being able to use two finger swipes to go back/forward and three finger swipes to switch between programs.
Hello! Do you know a cheap computer, about under $400, that works well? I would use it for school and just surfing the web, no gaming or editing or anything like that. Thank you!
Yeah. but if its run off disk as opposed to off a local SSD based game (on the MSI) the difference may not be as large as one might imagine based upon the topological difference shown here.
i have the MSI with the Samsung Pro 2 950 SSD and to be honest on a cooling pad it doesn't get that hot. Only noticed it in intense gaming and still didn't effect the GPU performance.
Wtf does a trackpad have to do with file explorer and "throwing your files in the trash"? Saying something like that with no explanation is frustrating. It literally makes zero sense.
I'm considering the MSI Apahce pro. Does anybody know if it's anygood? I saw some bad reveiws on newegg, but im weary of them, since they are a reseller.
+haloShAdOwSnIpE Ordered the phantom pro with the new gtx 1060(m) with 6gb VM. I chose it over the blade because of price and because I need more hard drive storage, which the MSI provides.
@mobiletechreview hey Lisa sorry I'm probably not in the right spot to write I couldnt figure out where but could you do like a best like 500 dollar range I just am so tired of spending big money on laptops not to hang on to them for more than like a year or so. I just bought a dell inspiron 5000 2 in 1 with an i3 6100u processor and i was wondering if it was ok for about 550. I seen asus has one for like 400 but not as many features. And I've had all types of computers from ASUS ROG w 4700HQ 12 inch macbook retina, mba, mbp, surface pros, lenovo yoga 2 pro and many more. So my nerd side is making me want to take it back to get a power house but I just cant justify spending big money on something I will never use to its full potential.
The MSI is £1100 in the uk. The Razer is £1600. The Razer looks way better, runs cooler, better build, better screen BUT the MSI actually has a SSD + HDD. I think the MSI is the better buy, even thought its ugly as ass :)
ha! trackpad possessed by demons! maybe demons of all the past rats you have virtually killed with powerbricks after strangling them with the power cord of the thinkpad P70! on the drop on your foot test, I guess that if you first drop the Razer on your feet, and the MSI second, the MSI will feel heavier (provided your feet is not broken by then and your brain might be blocking all pain).
Yes, but Fucking Alienware makes 18inch laptop that are as thick as a fucking dictionary and it weights 12pounds. It's good for staying home, a laptop is a PORTABLE computer, not a computer.
+RedShep You are a misinformed idiot, spreading false statements.. They don't make 18 inch laptops anymore, that was in the past, 17 is the biggest now; which is much thinner & lighter than the 18 used to be. They also have a 15 inch & a 13 inch rendering everything you said stupid+useless.
Yeah, about that, alienware makes their cases out of junky Chinese plastic, I prefer something that won't shatter when dropped, not that I would drop it, but just in case. And they are not on par with build quality even to the msi.
+Kyle S Again... Misinformed.... The plastic is kevlar re-enforced and incredibly strong. I have dropped mine two times from a reasonable height and there was zero damage. The build quality is literally better than any other laptop on the market. You clearly don't know what you are talking about, sorry.
you are incorrect on my knowledge, it is also based on preference, and even if it is reinforced, the screen flex is ridiculous, and even if it is strong, plastic is plastic.
Reyes I. that's the point of my comment ~ I don't want one. I'm still allowed to not like something, right? This isn't North Korea last time I checked.
Honestly, the MSI just needs a complete aesthetics overhaul. Get rid of the ugly keyboard font, take off the tacky stickers from Intel, get rid of all the gaming logos like 'SteelSeries' and we don't care what brand our Audio is, so why stick on the laptop.
less is more
Yes.... it feels like someone in MSI who is not gamer and think gamers are nerds who live in their mom's basement said "Oh, this looks like what gamers like"...
Yeah, don't they realize that gamers are sophisticated pubescents who care more for RGB enabled...well...Everything... who want clear cases with everything color and RGB coordinated components while simultaneously whining if it costs more than their mom will spring???? Ignorant bastards.... ;-)
the shame here is that Razor is FINALLY introducing a 970 machine when they SHOULD be releasing a new 1070 machine!!!
+sdushdiu
I would make my breakfast on the cooling pad with the 1070.
I don't know, overall I like the look of my GT62VR. Yes, some of the stickers might be a bit tacky, but nobody is stopping you from removing them (the ones you can remove).
And I for one very much care about the audio, even on a laptop. Because of that, I am glad I chose MSI, as they have excellent laptop speaker systems, relatively speaking. Best ones I've ever heard, at least. I also like the MSI logo that lights up when the laptop is powered on. I could do without the stripes on either side of the logo though.
When I look at this woman, I realise that elders can UNDERSTAND computers too!!! (Wish all grannies were like this)
great review as usual. Looking forward to your review of the Dell Alienware 13 inch OLED unit. Would love to see a smack down with that 13 inch OLED and the new 2016 14 inch Razer Blade.
LOL, you can't really be serious about that. The 13" Alienware is twice as thick and heavy as the Blade
Awesome comparison! We needed this big time!
in my opinion, Razer is like the Apple of gaming laptops and MSI is like the Samsung of gaming laptops
so wait do you like samsung or apple (I prefer samsung)
Except that they're actually good products lol
Although i like Razer better
He's saying Razer, If I'm interpreting it correctly, is the overpriced brand that provides solid performance but is still overpriced (tho not even as bad compared Apple's pricing of Macs). MSI as well ASUS offer much more bang for your buck with their products, like Samsung. For Razer your putting in the extra cash for the quality and branding of the name. Other competitors offer the same or even better/cheaper products for less $$$
Liberty's Knight Lmao, Asus naw. They have good products with good quality but they are not cheap or the "bang for your buck". An asus g752 with a 1070 and all is $3000 when you can get the same for 2k or less with an MSI or Sager/Clevo
Imagine a kid buying one of these or just Razer Blade just to play Minecraft.
How the hell does the msi reach higher temps than the blade?? what the fuck is all that width for then?
Thats what I'm wondering... o.o
extra R&D, reflected in the price
also, a different game, so the test is misleading
also she never points directly at the hottest spot
That's where this now $500 price difference shows it's reason
I really like the blade 16.. bt i have been using msi for quite some time now.. and i am absolutely loving it.. hasn't given me any issues..
I love your Tech reviews; You are always fair and honest! Have an awesome day!😃😃
Absolutely my favourite channel on RUclips :)
I'm disappointed in your thermal testing. you chose 2 different games. on the msi, you pointed directly at the white hot area, but on the razer you skirted it, avoiding the hottest part. why?
Yeah I noticed that too. somewhat deceptive there and obvious with not pointing at the hottest spot. Also when looking at the razer from the top not looking at the whole thing.
Awesome video. You really helped me make my choice. I really wanted to splurge on the Razer Blade for build quality, size and screen for productivity but I absolutely must have the SSD + 1TB. I know, I know, just carry an external drive but in my eyes every "thing" and a cord I have to carry makes it less portable...which also makes the sd card slot a bonus.
i always like watching your smackdown videos...
this channel deserves over 1million subs
You already cover this in your review but chiming in to show my vote/opinion. Given the size of the blade and it having thunderbolt 3, I'm OK with it having fewer port and display options.
3 USB ports isn't enough for me in the first place in order to run VR, a mouse, and some USB speakers (logitech v20), which is my standard set up when demoing my games to people. Also a projector.
So since I need a hub in most cases, I'm happy that thunderbolt 3 gives me more options than a standard USB hub. I can connect the projector, mouse, speakers, and ethernet if needed using one hub. I find this pretty cool....
I guess this was a plug for thunderbolt 3 more than a pro of the blade.
Hi Ms. Lisa! GREAT REVIEW! I LOVE WATCHING YOUR REVIEWS!
Got 2 quick questions for you:
1) You mentioned before IGZO screens tend to be cooler even AFTER calibration, is this true for the Razer Blade after calibration? So does that mean the MSI GS40 is much more color accurate even though it has a slightly lower color gamut for the sRGB and Adobe RGB?
2) You mentioned about chargers, can I use the Razer Blade charger to charge the MSI GS40 without damaging the battery? If not, do you think you could recommend smaller/lighter 165W chargers that's compatible for the GS40?
I would very much appreciate your response to my questions for I am in dire need of a new laptop, and these 2 are exactly what I am considering! So thank you for making a review to this! YOU ARE THE BEST!!
9:37 " I think the Razer would probably hurt you if it hit you" I guess it would hurt my money WAY more!
Would you please consider reviewing/comparing USB3 as well as a PC compatible USBC/Thunderbolt I/O expansion docks?
Thanks. ...Love your comprehensive QUALITY reviews!
Lisa, great video as always. just to be picky, it seems that when you are doing the temp comparison, in the Razer you are running the game out of an Samsung T3 external disk instead of the internal SSD. if that is the case, one could argue the temp is not comparable to the MSI as the SSD will generate some heat and that is not being recorded as internal in the Razer. of course, if the game was being run from the internal and the Samsung T3 was for something else, then my comment is irrelevant.
Games generally preload assets (graphics and audio), so the SSD doesn't maintain a lot of heat when you're actually playing. It will get heavily accessed when you start a new level or enter a new area (those times when you have to wait a bit for the game to load a new scene). So it really doesn't affect temps that much. I've also played games from the internal drive, and temps are similar to an external drive. I simply didn't have a trendy and demanding enough title on the internal at the moment.
thanks for the clarification. I realized that if I buy the MSI I can cancel my beach summer vacations, as long as I put the laptop on my legs for a while and then on my chest and arms. perfect tan!
I personally like the design, build quality and overall form factor of the Bade better. I prefer to have touchscreen, so the Blade would be my pick (as someone that currently owns a GS60). You forgot to mention some key advantages of the MSI though:
The MSI has a 1TB HDD for storage, on top of the SSD. And both of them can be replaced by the user, so you have acces to two slots, allowing for a theoretical 2TB of SSD storage. RAM can also be upgraded, which isn't the case for the Razer Blade.
But this is a gaming notebook, and for gaming you don't need anymore that 16gigs of ram :P
Just because it's a gaming notebook, does not mean that you need to use it exclusively for gaming. It I just want to game, I'll buy a PS4 for 350 euros. If I spend 1650 euros on a laptop, I'm going to use it as my main computing device.
Great comparison :) was wondering if you have plans to review the acer predator 15 or 17 laptops
Hey you mentioned that Microsoft edge is better than google chrome for battery.. How much better is it ? Like I guess you can rate out of 10 of each in relation to battery. 10 being the best
Hello Lisa, great comparison. If you get a chance. There is a updated version of the gs40 that came out from msi. The gs40 6qd. This laptop has lower gpu (960m) however it can connect the mini dock (same as gs32). Thanks
Lisa good review as always. You mentioned something about the size of the laptop and heat. I want to know would a 15.6, 17.3 or 18.4 gaming laptop run cooler then with the same specs.
I see can get dual core or quad core I7 for laptop. I would take a guess dual would run cooler as well. I see I5 as well under gaming laptop section at best buy.
17" and larger will run quieter and cooler, particularly the bigger and chunkier models.
I'll just wait for the Full HD version to come out for the Blade.
please review the aorus x7dt. love your down to earth style. I will give you German candy! thanks for your great work!
So say you wanna go for the Razer, would it be practical to get the Core along with it?
I would really love an update of the newer Pascal versions!
I'd love to see the Razer Blade vs Alienware 13 R3 comparison. Size wise Razer would win but I am more interested in performance, heat and value.
I think the Razer is now updates with GTX 1060... will there be a review on that one???
are there any laptops that you can buy now without dedicated GPU but later can upgrade with one ???
Thank you for your work!
Can you do some light gaming benchmark comparisons. I would like to see how the MSI 3gb 970 does against the blades 6gb vram 970. Considering the 2015 Blade also had the 970 3gb. Also I think the ram in the Blade 2016 is 2133mhz vs MSI 1600 or 1800mhz. Thanks for your consideration.
I absolutely love my 2016 Razer Blade 14! Best laptop I have ever used. I wouldn't trade it for anything.
Same here. I even put a decalrus carbon fiber skin on it.
TraMaFamily I know this is late, but is there ANYTHING at all that you don't like about it and why? And do you think it would be a good laptop for highschool/college?
Landon McCoy I'm in 3rd year computer science (bsc honors) and there isn't anything I don't like about it. Only thing they might be able to improve is making the screen bezels a little smaller, but not like the dell XPS. I hate what dell did with their XPS line, they put the webcam under the screen, turning it into a chincam whereas razer has the perfect webcam position. Only improvement they could probably do is slightly smaller bezels and that's it.
The rest of the laptop is perfect and for the size the performance is unmatched.
haloShAdOwSnIpE i really wish that Razer has a 15.6 inch option and better webcams
So you mean that the MSI when charging still drains batteries? (Please reply asap)
great reviews lisa..:)
can you do a comparison between alienware 13(OLED I7 model) Vs XPS 15 (4K model)
i am in quite a dilemma n buying between theses 2 models..although i understand alienware oled model comes with dual core and its not a valid comparison...nevertheless i wanted to know how good is oled screens against 4k screen
Here in australia the MSI is 2700 bux and the razer is 3000.
Shame the razer comes with only a PCIe SSD but i suppose usb storage is a thing. It comes with a touchscreen and better contrast and higher resolution...so i think the razer is the one i will choose. would have liked the MSI to have had touch, though. that's the essential feature for me. Would save me a couple of hundred dollars
Hey, Lisa, would you do a review on the new Vaio Z ultra book? The one without fancy flip tech and all such. Such simple laptop.
Could you review the Razer Core? Including which other laptops it works with (I have an XPS 13 and wondering if it'll work with the latest drivers installed).
We're still waiting for our Razer Core review unit to arrive. Razer is trying to fill customer orders first.
Great stuff, thanks!
Hopefully it will also work with my XPS 15 :)
Great smackdown!
Hi Lisa, I've read some forums about the Razer blade charger working on the MSI GS40, have you tried this out?
Lisa, do you think you can update the review with the new Phantom Pro with the GTX 1060(M) with 6GB VM? I'm very curious about how it is.
15:52 there are 4 types of heat transfer advection,conduction,convection and radiation.Method pc/laptops use is by conduction using materials that can speed the process like aluminium or copper,that's why you got heat pipes connected with thermal paste to the cpu/gpu bitch those are the ones that get hot not the fken fans.Fans just spin to cool the heat pipes that overall bring the cpu/gpu temps down.I'm 15 and ik this,so you should read more.
Yikes, that flex of the MSI screen is terrifying! It also seems like MSI stylistically is still playing to the what we like to call 'neon-gamers', but they've added a touch of class. Whereas the Blade, has everything going for it, sans the neon logo. I do hope Razer goes with a non-neon green logo for us business and gaming types soon :)
oh and btw, does the GS40 support the new msi gamingdock and can you put a 1080 in the dock? thx a lot!
@mobile tech could you do a comparison with the Razer Blade 2016 and the Asus ROG G752vt
Hello, great vid, can the Razer charger work on the MSI laptop?
Are you thinking of getting them both too?
Nah I wanna get the MSI, but i want to get the Razer charger but i found out its $100 usd so forget that.
Hello Lisa can we compare Razer blade with alienware 13inch GTX 1060.
What windows version are they both on? Also anyone recommend a cheap gaming laptop or best value for money?
Lenovo y700
Come to China and you will know a brand called Hasee, you can get a gaming laptop with GTX980M under $1600(RMB10000)
I'm not wasting money on a plane ticket to China just to buy a *laptop*.
Get whatever laptop you want, but in my opinion there is no point in paying more than $1500 for a gaming laptop. At that point, you might as well buy a cheaper gaming desktop that will run the same games at the same quality, and also get a nice 2-in-1 laptop for content consumption, but can't run games. You'll end up with 2 computers for roughly the same price and the setup is way better. I never really understood the point of gaming laptops, cause who games without their laptop plugged in? It would only last like 2 hours lol. Just my opinion.
For instance, you could buy the highest model of Alienware Alpha compact desktop computer plus the base model, Core M3, of Surface Pro 4 and have 2 great computers for a lower total cost than just this Razor gaming laptop.
I really love the Razer Blade but here in Belgium it costs 3000 euro's, I need a laptop for desing stuff for school and gaming for myself, I guess the Dell xps 15 is the best choice for me right? :)
What is your point through the whole video? Where is the review? Have you ever use the products before you have reviewed
Comparison, not review.
if Razer decreases the size of that hideous bezel and changes the look of their speakers to something like that of the 15" Retina, i'm all in.
Razer body + Razer Internals (970m) + XPS 15 screen + XPS 15 Touchpad and carbon fiber = *Drools
carbon fiber, yes! the xps 15 trackpad i strongly dislike (the main reason why i sold mine). macbook trackpad = instantly the best laptop out
you mean 0.1" thick. just pre-ordered mine, should be coming in 5 minutes!
Peter Won Interesting. As a previous owner of MacBook Pro...I find the XPS 13/15 trackpad to be the best-in-class right along side the Apple lineup. The MS Precision trackpad certification is no slouch.
it's definitely not bad, but i much prefer the finish on the macbook trackpad over the finish on the xps's. i also found the typecover 4 of the surface to have a really nice trackpad, it's just a bit small. plus, i'd say interface is everything, and window's trackpad just isn't up to par - i'd love smooth scrolling and being able to use two finger swipes to go back/forward and three finger swipes to switch between programs.
Which do u computer do u think is better the msi 17 or alienware 17 r3
could you please give smack down between lenovo flex 3 and dell inspiron 13 7000
Hello! Do you know a cheap computer, about under $400, that works well? I would use it for school and just surfing the web, no gaming or editing or anything like that. Thank you!
Is there anyway to upgrade the storage on the Razer Blade? 256 GB is kinda meh for me.
They also sell it with a 512 gig SSD or you could upgrade it yourself. The same is true of the MSI.
Yes you can upgrade it to Samsung 950 Pro, which will give you double the read speeds of what Razer's Samsung SM951 can offer
tbh get the msi, i got the razer blade 2016 but it hot as hell even on cooler pad
thermal image doesn't lie 13:50 150+ fahrenheit on the MSI as opposed to 120 on the razer.
Yeah. but if its run off disk as opposed to off a local SSD based game (on the MSI) the difference may not be as large as one might imagine based upon the topological difference shown here.
i have the MSI with the Samsung Pro 2 950 SSD and to be honest on a cooling pad it doesn't get that hot. Only noticed it in intense gaming and still didn't effect the GPU performance.
Can you please do a review on the new msi gs43 phantom / ghost I am trying to figure if I like this new. One or razer blade 14 with the 1060 pgu thank
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Didn't want to disappoint him?
+MobileTechReview Thanks :)
+Akande Japhet If I were you, i'd rather fuck off and keep my jalousy to myself. Hahaha she replied to me and not you.
Goodness me. Won't hold a grudge on that
Please, can you review the Gigabyte Aero 14?
Guys help me, which is better for college and prize, a razer blade or a dell xps 15???
Wtf does a trackpad have to do with file explorer and "throwing your files in the trash"? Saying something like that with no explanation is frustrating. It literally makes zero sense.
The PWM on the blade's old IGZO screen is disgusting :/
I'm considering the MSI Apahce pro. Does anybody know if it's anygood? I saw some bad reveiws on newegg, but im weary of them, since they are a reseller.
Could you review the gigabyte p34g v5 from Xotic PC?
Love this channel but your videos are a tad too lengthy and you need a new intro but good content and quality.
I love this channel
can you Review the new MSI gs43vr phantom pro
can you do a review for zenbook pro ux501vw?
She looks like that 3rd grade math teacher who will spank you when you get 2 multiplied by 3 wrong lol
can you please review hp omen 15 2016?
I can safely assume, from this comparison, that both laptops are worth it. :D
I got the Razer Blade, the MSI isn't as worth it due to battery, build quality, screen, size, etc.
+haloShAdOwSnIpE Ordered the phantom pro with the new gtx 1060(m) with 6gb VM. I chose it over the blade because of price and because I need more hard drive storage, which the MSI provides.
SimmonSays Price isn't a concern for me, and for storage I already got a 2TB hard drive, and 512gb SSD in the blade...
+haloShAdOwSnIpE Then go with the blade. Also, in my case, the blade was sold out everywhere.
SimmonSays I'm not going to go with the blade, because I already bought one xD
lisa pls review asus gl502
@mobiletechreview hey Lisa sorry I'm probably not in the right spot to write I couldnt figure out where but could you do like a best like 500 dollar range I just am so tired of spending big money on laptops not to hang on to them for more than like a year or so. I just bought a dell inspiron 5000 2 in 1 with an i3 6100u processor and i was wondering if it was ok for about 550. I seen asus has one for like 400 but not as many features. And I've had all types of computers from ASUS ROG w 4700HQ 12 inch macbook retina, mba, mbp, surface pros, lenovo yoga 2 pro and many more. So my nerd side is making me want to take it back to get a power house but I just cant justify spending big money on something I will never use to its full potential.
The MSI is £1100 in the uk. The Razer is £1600. The Razer looks way better, runs cooler, better build, better screen BUT the MSI actually has a SSD + HDD. I think the MSI is the better buy, even thought its ugly as ass :)
so what you picked?
If you have the money get the Razer, if you dont get the MSI
razer blade vs macbook pro pleasssseeee
Can you review #GS43VR
the reason i love razer is that it looks professional while also being a gaming laptop... thus i can use it comfortably in school and at work
LISA aorus x3 plus v5 vs razer !!!!!
Gigabyte Aero 14
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LOL ... trackpad possessed by demons >_
snake vs dragon :)
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ha! trackpad possessed by demons! maybe demons of all the past rats you have virtually killed with powerbricks after strangling them with the power cord of the thinkpad P70!
on the drop on your foot test, I guess that if you first drop the Razer on your feet, and the MSI second, the MSI will feel heavier (provided your feet is not broken by then and your brain might be blocking all pain).
Why in god's name does MSI have to make such ugly laptops with that logo? Same for razer. The plastic looks just cheap and sticker-like.
Possesed by demons 😹😹😹
*gg.*
Alienware is far more superior than this junk for the same price; now with an OLED screen.
Yes, but Fucking Alienware makes 18inch laptop that are as thick as a fucking dictionary and it weights 12pounds. It's good for staying home, a laptop is a PORTABLE computer, not a computer.
+RedShep You are a misinformed idiot, spreading false statements.. They don't make 18 inch laptops anymore, that was in the past, 17 is the biggest now; which is much thinner & lighter than the 18 used to be. They also have a 15 inch & a 13 inch rendering everything you said stupid+useless.
Yeah, about that, alienware makes their cases out of junky Chinese plastic, I prefer something that won't shatter when dropped, not that I would drop it, but just in case. And they are not on par with build quality even to the msi.
+Kyle S Again... Misinformed.... The plastic is kevlar re-enforced and incredibly strong. I have dropped mine two times from a reasonable height and there was zero damage. The build quality is literally better than any other laptop on the market. You clearly don't know what you are talking about, sorry.
you are incorrect on my knowledge, it is also based on preference, and even if it is reinforced, the screen flex is ridiculous, and even if it is strong, plastic is plastic.
Those two laptops are ugly.
Don't worry you'll never have one :)
You're right. Sorry.
Reyes I. that's the point of my comment ~ I don't want one. I'm still allowed to not like something, right? This isn't North Korea last time I checked.
Zanaris Falador UR ugly
Gaming laptops are so ugly and in-your-face
Wtf why is a grandma 👵 who is talking??!!
okay everyone let's be honest the macbook will always be on top.
Not when it comes to gaming obviously.