MSI GT62VR 7RD (15.6-Inch, 2017)

Reasonably priced. Top-notch gaming performance. Plentiful storage. Plenty of ports for VR headsets. Customizable backlit keyboard.

Power requirements result in a big, heavy laptop. Physical design may be unappealing to some.

Conclusion Thanks to new graphics technology, the MSI GT62VR Dominator Pro-005 is the top performer in the category, beating even high-end machines on 3D testing, and at a lower price. The physical design isn't particularly elegant, but that's not the...

many maintenance options ; backlit keyboard ; good audio system ; IPS screen ; USB 3.1 Gen2 ; SSD + HDD

only one M.2 slot ; base unit is quite thick ; no Thunderbolt 3

The combination from Kaby Lake quad core processor and GeForce GTX 1070 can smoothly run all current games in Full HD resolution with high to maximum quality settings. Pro: Despite powerful hardware, the temperature increase is only moderate. The small...

More than capable of 1080p 60 fps ; Plenty of useful ports

Short battery life ; Colors don't pop off the display ; Lackluster trackpad

The MSI GT62VR Dominator Pro does what's expected, but at a rate indistinguishable from the competition.

Room to add more Ram if needed.

Battery life could be better

The MSI GT62VR 7RE Dominator Pro is a great looking laptop with plenty of power on tap. Its not too big, but it is substantial enough to make you aware you are carrying it. It is an ideal machine for a LAN event and the 4K high quality screen means you...

Handles virtually any games on ultra settings, multitasks and doesn’t hiccup even with the most demanding things like rendering a 4K video, the speakers are great and the display is flawless

Battery could do with lasting a bit longer and the only issue is turbo mode isn’t selectable running on battery power but it’s no real issue

Works well. Good gaming.

Heavy. Battery a bit short and large power pack.

Feels robust and good quality (including screen, minimum flex). I like a bit of weight in a gaming laptop, as I dont take mine about too much Great performance and specs Love the design and keyboard, although will not be to everyone's taste

Quite pricey but so are most gaming laptops Battery life isn't great TONS of bloatware including stuff from MSI, Killer Network, Norton...even WinZip ffs - a mass uninstall is recommended or a fresh install of Windows, then get the drivers you need