The MSI GV62 8RD-200 is mid-range gaming laptop that received positive reviews for an 8th generation Intel CPU, a lightweight build, good performance for the money, and a stylish design. Reviewers were critical of its short battery life, non-metal finish, and noisy fans. All in all the GV62 offers some good performance for the money, although there are some better performing laptops for the price.
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Pros
- Fast 8th generation CPU
- Lightweight build
- Stylish design
Cons
- Runs slightly hot under load
- No metal finish on design
- Noisy fans
- Performance could be better for the price
Bottom Line
The MSI GV62 8RD-200 has a stylish design and a great lightweight build, though its gaming performance will struggle to compete with GTX 1060 equipped laptops.
- Weight: 4.8 lbs
- Processor: Intel Core i5-8300H 2.30GHz
- Display Size: 15.6 inch
- RAM: 8GB DDR4
- Operating System: Windows 10 Home
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050Ti
Critic Reviews
- NotebookCheck June 21, 2018
MSI brings Coffee Lake to their entry-level GV62 line. While the new Intel CPU is a breath of fresh air, it is the only real change to the machine since last year. Buggy system behavior and a cheap plastic case keep the GV62 8RE from being little more than white noise.
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Full Specifications
| Processor | Intel Core i5-8300H 2.30GHz [View Benchmarks] |
|---|---|
| Graphics | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050Ti [View Benchmarks] |
| Graphics Type | Discrete |
| Graphics Memory | 4GB GDDR5 |
| RAM | 8GB DDR4 |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows Windows 10 Home |
| Weight | 4.8 lbs |
| Battery Life | 5.25 hours |
| Hard Drive 1 | 1000 HDD 5400 |
| Display Size | 15.6 inch |
| Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi | Bluetooth | 2 x USB 3.0 | 1 x USB 2.0 | 1 x Mini DisplayPort | HDMI |
| Webcam | HD |
| Additional Features | Steelseries Red Backlit Keyboard, SD (XC / HC) |
| Dimension (LxWxH) | 15.1 x 10.2 x 1.2 |
| Warranty | 1 year limited |