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MSI Gaming GS72 (17.3-Inch, 2016)

MSI Gaming GS72 (17.3-Inch, 2016)

20 reviews

Jan, 2025

Positive
screen (7)
design (5)
performance (5)
portability (3)
price (2)

Negative
size (2)
battery (2)
durability (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 20 reviews of MSI Gaming GS72 (17.3-Inch, 2016). The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the reliability and portability. The design and performance also get good feedback. There are some mixed reviews about the energy efficiency, while there are some less positive opinions about the durability and battery.

screen, performance, design, portability, reliability

size, battery, durability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the MSI Gaming GS72 (17.3-Inch, 2016) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 81/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great laptop

This laptop is definitely labeled as a gaming laptop!! I really feel GS70 is quite enough for me! Except its spec, personally, I love the appearance it has.

The laptop with 4K screen...is amazing!!! It can connect with 3 Matrix displays when you are playing the game or even watching movie!! Besides, it has Perfect spec with many special and amazing feature!!! That is why my bf rather "sticking" on it!!

I have nth to compliant as a gamer!

Apr, 2016

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

My 1st MSI Laptop is a Winner

Battery life will be short as configured by default (balanced power settings). If you change the settings for battery to economy (screen brightness, backlight, Intel graphics, CPU max power, turn on battery saver), you can milk 5 hours out of it.It is...

Great Design, Top Specs, Stable, Fast, Best Screen & Audio in the industry

Apr, 2016

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

still has quite a ways to go...

I work in the architectural field and was looking for the best 17" pc laptop that was light enough to travel (~6.1 lbs). Specs looks great but unfortunately this laptop (and all current pc laptops) is still not ready for the big time. the graphics card...

best weight/performance/finish pc laptop available currently . Aluminum case (albeit avg. quality at best). 6th gen cpu. 4k resolution. Light (~6.1lb)

gtx 970m 3gb. Seriously? for 4k gaming? the non ssd drive started making scratching sounds the 3rd day. 4k display has great color but no gsync and slow refresh rates. useless for gaming.

Mar, 2016

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

still has quite a ways to go...

best weight/performance/finish pc laptop available currently . Aluminum case (albeit avg. quality at best). 6th gen cpu. 4k resolution. Light (~6.1lb)

gtx 970m 3gb. Seriously? for 4k gaming? the non ssd drive started making scratching sounds the 3rd day. 4k display has great color but no gsync and slow refresh rates. useless for gaming.

Mar, 2016

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Consumer review (newegg.com)