The MSI GE72VR Apache Pro-009 is a bestselling MSI gaming laptop that has been praised for its powerful Skylake processor, its NVIDIA Pascal based GTX 1060 graphics card, its SSD and HDD combo and for its Steel Series keyboard. But like all gaming laptops it offers poor battery life and is bulky in comparison to the Razer line of laptops. But despite its larger size, it still manages to weigh less than 6 pounds. The MSI GE72VR Apache Pro-009 is also VR ready thanks to the GTX 1060, allowing for next generation gaming. To keep thing cool while gaming the MSI GE72VR Apache Pro-009 features MSI’s Cooler Boost 4, which offers better cooling than its predecessor.
Pros
- GTX 1060 graphics card
- Intel Skylake processor
- USB 3.1 Type-C
- M.2 SSD
- Steel Series backlit keyboard
Cons
- Bulky
- Only 3 USB ports
- Battery life
- Price
Bottom Line
The MSI GE72VR Apache Pro-009 is a high-end gaming laptop that offers powerful hardware, next generation connectivity and aggressive gaming looks. But the battery life is poor and it’s bulky for an everyday carry.
- Weight: 5.95 lbs
- Processor: Intel Core i7-6700HQ 2.6GHz
- Display Size: 17.3 inch
- RAM: 16GB DDR4
- Operating System: Windows 10 Home
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060
Critic Reviews
- NotebookCheck January 10, 2017
The well-known gaming notebook manufacturer MSI brings us an interesting combination. A fast quad core processor of the Skylake family and a Pascal-based GPU are at the core of the latest model. Learn how well the components fit each other in our in-depth review.
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Full Specifications
| Processor | Intel Core i7-6700HQ 2.6GHz [View Benchmarks] |
|---|---|
| Graphics | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 [View Benchmarks] |
| Graphics Type | Discrete |
| Graphics Memory | 6GB GDDR5 |
| RAM | 16GB DDR4 |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows Windows 10 Home |
| Weight | 5.95 lbs |
| Battery Life | 4.75 hours |
| Hard Drive 1 | 256 SSD |
| Hard Drive 2 | 1000 HDD 7200 |
| Display Size | 17.3 inch |
| Display Type | IPS |
| Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Display Technology | LED Backlight | In-plane switching | Anti-Glare | True Color Technology |
| Connectivity | 2x USB 3.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 3.1 Type-C | HDMI | Mini DisplayPort | Killer Gaming Gigabit Ethernet | Dual Band AC WiFi | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Audio | 4x Dynaudio TechSpeakers | Subwoofer | Nahimic Sound |
| Webcam | Full-HD 1080p |
| Additional Features | Steel series backlit keyboard | Media Card Reader |
| Dimension (LxWxH) | 16.5 x 11 x 1.1 |
| Warranty | 1 year |
