The MSI GL72M 7RDX-800 17.3-inch gaming laptop has received positive reviews for its great price, especially for a gaming laptop and its spacious 17-inch display. It remains cool and quiet when pushed thanks to the Cooler Booster 4 technology, and its powerful hardware makes it perfect for users who want to maximize productivity. The SteelSeries KB continues to receive praise from users, and it comes with plenty of storage space thanks to the inclusion of both an SSD and HDD. The TN display panel leaves a lot to be desired, however, so you can expect some poor viewing angles and washed out colors. While the inclusion of the second hard drive is great, it is an older, slower mechanical drive. You will need to carry your power cable around with you if you are on to go, as the battery life is short. The MSI GL72M 7RDX-800 17.3-inch will provide you with stable 1080p gaming, but in order to make it a budget friendly machine, MSI have cut some corners, opting for a TN panel as opposed to IPS.
Pros
- Large display
- Great price
- Fast performance
- Decent gaming performance
- Good cooling
- Plenty of storage
- SSD + HDD
Cons
- Screen has narrow viewing angles
- The HDD is slow
- Poor battery life
- No Thunderbolt support
Bottom Line
At under $900, the MSI GL72M 7RDX-800 17.3-inch will provide you with good gaming performance and it will cruise through day to day tasks with absolute ease, despite its shortcomings with its display.
- Weight: 5.95 lbs
- Processor: Intel Core i7-7700HQ 2.8GHz
- Display Size: 17.3 inch
- RAM: 8GB DDR4
- Operating System: Windows 10 Home
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050
Critic Reviews
- NotebookCheck June 28, 2017
MSI has given its entry-level 17-inch GL72 a hardware update. The new service package is enough to enjoy Full HD resolution adapted to the current gaming world. However, the device cannot offer any other improvements or innovations.
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Full Specifications
| Processor | Intel Core i7-7700HQ 2.8GHz [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 | 5.95 lbs |
| Battery Life | 4 hours |
| Hard Drive 1 | 1000 HDD 5400 |
| Hard Drive 2 | 128 SSD |
| Display Size | 17.3 inch |
| Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi | Bluetooth | 1 x USB 3.0 Type-C | 2 x USB 3.0 | 1 x USB 2.0 | 1 x Mini DisplayPort | 1 x HDMI |
| Webcam | 720p HD Webcam |
| Additional Features | Red Backlit keyboard, SD (XC / HC) card reader |
| Dimension (LxWxH) | 16.4 x 10.6 x 1.2 |
| Warranty | 1 year |
