MSI GF65 Thin 9SEXR Review: Practical RTX 2060 Gaming in a Slim 15.6-inch Laptop

Editor note: This English review is an original adaptation based on the Notebook-Center.ru source material.

Overview

MSI GF65 Thin 9SEXR in this configuration was positioned at about $1100 in the source review. It combines an Intel Core i5-9300H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 graphics, 8 GB RAM, and a 512 GB SSD. The core idea is straightforward: deliver strong Full HD gaming performance in a relatively light 15.6-inch chassis.

Technical Specifications

Design and Build

The laptop uses aluminum on the keyboard deck and lid, with matte plastic in other areas. The design is restrained for a gaming model, so it can fit both work and entertainment use. The source notes that the matte surfaces collect fingerprints and dust quickly, so regular cleaning is useful.

For a gaming 15-inch device, the form factor is portable: 1.86 kg and 22 mm thickness. The lid opens to about 140 degrees and is described as stable in daily use.

Display, Audio, and Webcam

The tested panel is a 15.6-inch Full HD IPS display with a 144 Hz refresh rate and matte finish. According to the source measurements, maximum brightness is about 273 nits, contrast is around 1400:1, viewing angles are wide, and PWM is not observed across brightness levels.

The 720p webcam is basic and best for simple calls. Dual speakers (4 W total in the source text) are reported as clear and fairly loud for this class, though bass remains limited.

Keyboard and Input

The island-style keyboard has large keys, full-size arrow keys, and red backlighting with three brightness levels. There is no numeric keypad. The touchpad is compact in size, but the source describes good gesture support, sensitivity, and click response.

Performance, Ports, and Battery

Core i5-9300H and RTX 2060 deliver strong practical performance for heavy apps and modern games in Full HD. The source gaming examples report around 80 fps in Death Stranding (2020) and around 60 fps in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (2019) at high settings in Full HD.

Connectivity includes USB 3.2, USB Type-C, RJ-45, HDMI, and a combined audio jack, plus Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0. The 51 Wh battery is described as lasting about 6 hours for video playback and about 5 hours of web browsing with Wi-Fi enabled and medium brightness.

Verdict

MSI GF65 Thin 9SEXR is a balanced gaming notebook for users who want RTX 2060 class graphics at a relatively accessible price point. Its key strengths are gaming performance, practical chassis size, and a smooth 144 Hz display experience. Main compromises are modest base RAM in this configuration, average webcam quality, and display brightness that is better indoors than under strong sunlight.