The MSI GL62M 7RD-1407 15.6-inch has received positive reviews for its incredibly low price for the included components, coming with an Nvidia GTX 1050 along with a snappy Intel i5-7300HQ, 8GB of RAM and a fast 256GB SSD. Furthermore, users liked its Full-HD display and its ability to remain relatively cool under load. However, the GL62M 7RD-1407 doesn’t come with a backlit keyboard and the keyboard itself is said to feel flimsy and suffers from quite a bit of flex. The battery life is also said to last at most 3 hours, which makes it less ideal for use away from home. The MSI GL62M 7RD-1407 is one of the best deals we have seen for a machine running an Nvidia GTX 1050, and it is definitely a great entry-level gaming machine, despite its drawbacks.
Pros
- Best Nvidia GTX 1050 deal to date
- Great CPU for price
- Fast SSD
- Runs cool
Cons
- Feels cheap
- Keyboard flex
- Poor battery life
Bottom Line
The MSI GL62M 7RD-1407 is by far the best deal for a laptop that comes with an Nvidia GTX 10 Series card, but it suffers from short battery run times and it feels cheap.
- Weight: 5.29 lbs
- Processor: Intel Core i5-7300HQ 2.5GHz
- Display Size: 15.6 inch
- RAM: 8GB DDR4
- Operating System: Windows 10 Home
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050
Full Specifications
| Processor | Intel Core i5-7300HQ 2.5GHz [View Benchmarks] |
|---|---|
| Graphics | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 [View Benchmarks] |
| Graphics Type | Discrete |
| Graphics Memory | 2GB GDDR5 |
| RAM | 8GB DDR4 |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows Windows 10 Home |
| Weight | 5.29 lbs |
| Battery Life | 6.5 hours |
| Hard Drive 1 | 256 SSD |
| Display Size | 15.6 inch |
| Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Display Technology | True Color Technology |
| Connectivity | 3 x USB 3.0 | 1 x USB 2.0 | Wi-Fi | Bluetooth | HDMI |
| Audio | Nahimic Audio Enhancer |
| Webcam | HD |
| Additional Features | Backlit keyboard, |
| Dimension (LxWxH) | 15.1 x 10.2 x 1.1 |
| Warranty | 1 year |
