MSI GS65 Stealth Thin

Taiwanese PC manufacturer, msi, has sought to capitalise on the growth of the female gamer, debuting a stylish, gold accented laptop with robust gaming capabilities - the pricey and aptly named GS65 Stealth Thin (A$3,399).

Claimed to herald in a ‘new era’ of gaming, the aesthetically pleasing GS65 Stealth Thin is a stark deviation the former chunky, black laptops of old.

msi claims the GS65 Stealth Thin is the world’s first gaming laptop to feature a 144Hz display with 4.9mm thin bezels, producing a striking 82% screen-to-body ratio.

For portability, the device is a comparatively lightweight 1.8kg, which my petite arms especially appreciate. As an added plus, the new ‘slim adapter’ claims to be 28% smaller than the former model.

The laptop’s minimalist design renders its appropriate for professional settings, adding versatility for the adult gamer who craves a device which is suitable for both ‘work and play’.

With “diamond-cutting” gold-toned trim, the GS65 Stealth Thin claims to break “every gaming laptop stereotype”, making way for gamers who want robust power in a stylish frame.

All in all, it’s a sophisticated design which doesn’t scream ‘gaming laptop’.

The laptop’s screen is flexible enough to swivel 180-degrees,

but there’s something about the hinge which feels fragile at the seam.

Potentially an irrational worry, the device remained in good nick, and it’s probably a by-product of its lightweight design.

Adding further versatility, the laptop features an assortment of ports - from Ethernet to HDMI, mic in and audio out jacks, to USB-C and mini DisplayPort.

PERFORMANCE

Despite its ‘pretty’ allure, the GS65 Stealth Thin packs some serious punch (see specifications).

Equipped with Nvidia’s Max-Q tech and Intel’s latest eighth-gen Coffee Lake processor, the 15.6-inch device delivers a 7ms response time and 144Hz refresh rate - a claim I’ll say is largely substantiated.

You immediately notice a difference compared to less advanced gaming laptops, and truthfully it’s hard to go back - we can thank the GEFORCE ® GTX 10 series graphics for that.

The level of colour depth, clarity and tone deliver the HD video quality I believe today’s gamer craves (1,920 x 1,080 HD resolution).

As a credit to the device’s design,