The MSI GS63VR Stealth Pro-230 gaming laptop has received positive reviews for its powerful hardware, including the fast Intel i7-7700HQ, the 16GB of DDR4 RAM and the NVIDIA GTX 1060, which will tear through most modern games at 1080p comfortably. Furthermore, its lightweight, thin build, makes it very portable, unlike some of the bulkier gaming laptops in this price range. Most users enjoyed its 1920×1080 IPS display, noting the viewing angles are good and the colors are vivid and clear. It also comes with the infamous Steel Series backlit keyboard. However, some noted that the trackpad is poor, especially for a laptop in this price range, and others thought that the included bloatware was quite annoying, with spending a few hours uninstalling it. It is also said to run quite hot under heavy load and the speaker quality is not the best. If you are looking for a laptop with a portable form factor and powerful GPU that is VR ready and up-to-date by today’s standards, then the MSI GS64VR Stealth-230 is a worthwhile purchase.
Pros
- Intel i7-7700HQ
- 16GB of DDR4 RAM
- NVIDIA GTX 1060
- IPS display
- Steel Series backlit keyboard
- VR-Ready
Cons
- Poor trackpad
- Runs hot
- Bloatware
Bottom Line
The thin, lightweight form of the MSI GS63VR Stealth Pro-230 makes it a great choice for gamers who are looking for both portability and a powerful gaming experience.
- Weight: 3.96 lbs
- Processor: Intel Core i7-7700HQ 2.8GHz
- Display Size: 15.6 inch
- RAM: 16GB DDR4
- Operating System: Windows 10 Home
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060
Critic Reviews
- LaptopMag September 14, 2016
The MSI GS63VR offers the portability of a 14-inch gaming laptop with the graphics and performance of a desktop replacement.
Read full review - PCWorld October 31, 2016
The MSI GS63VR Stealth is the first laptop I’ve seen using Nvidia’s GeForce GTX 1060, and I’m suitably impressed. In fact, I’m blown away by the amount of performance that can be squeezed into a laptop that’s actually portable.
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Full Specifications
| Processor | Intel Core i7-7700HQ 2.8GHz [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 | 3.96 lbs |
| Battery Life | 5.25 hours |
| Hard Drive 1 | 2000 HDD |
| Hard Drive 2 | 256 SSD |
| Display Size | 15.6 inch |
| Display Type | IPS |
| Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Display Technology | IPS |
| Connectivity | 802.11ac Wi-Fi | Bluetooth 4.1 | USB 3.0 | HDMI | Mini DP | Thunderbolt 3 |
| Webcam | HD |
| Additional Features | SDXC Media Card Reader |
| Dimension (LxWxH) | 15 x 9.8 x 0.7 |
| Warranty | 1 year |
