Background

The MSI GS75 Stealth is a high-performance gaming laptop manufactured by Micro-Star International (MSI). The GS75 was released in 2019 as a part of MSI’s stealth series, which is focused on combining strong performance suitable for gaming, video creation and performance-heavy applications in a light and portable package.

The GS75 replaced previous Stealth models, such as the GS73VR, with major improvements in GPU, display refresh rates, and an upgraded cooling design. Later models eventually succeeded it, with newer processors, updated GPUs and design upgrades in the GS76 Stealth.

The GS75 Stealth has been associated with issues that are common with many thin gaming laptops. These common issues include thermal management challenges, fan wear, battery degradation, and keyboard/hinge stress. These factors mean that repair information for the cooling system, battery, and storage or memory is valuable for this laptop.

The GS75 was widely reviewed and stocked by major retailers and sold internationally across North America, Europe, and Asia. At launch, the GS75 was sold for approximately $2000-$3000 USD, depending on the exact configurations.

Identification

To identify the MSI GS7510SGS, all MSI products have identification stickers on the bottom, where you can identify the specific GS75 model you own, with the hinges facing north or upwards. Near the bottom left of the panel, there should be a sticker with an SKU (e.g., SKU-GS75 STEALTH 10SGS (model number) - XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX). This should let you identify the MSI GS75 model you own, since there are many iterations.

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Allex Iliev [LaptopMedia]. (2020, March 23). Underside of the MSI GS75 9SF, all models are identical aside from internals.

Technical Specifications

Input / Output (I/O) Ports

  • 1x RJ45
  • 1x Type-C (USB3.2 Gen2 / DP / Thunderbolt™3) with PD charging
  • 1x Type-C (USB3.2 Gen2 / DisplayPort™)
  • 3x Type-A USB3.2 Gen1
  • 1x Micro SD Card Reader
  • 1x HDMI™ 2.1 (4K @ 60Hz)

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

  • Up to 10th Gen. Intel® Core™ i7 AND i9 Processors

Chipset

  • Comet Lake H: Intel® HM470

Operating System (OS)

  • FREE Upgrade to Windows 11*
  • Windows 10 Home (MSI recommends Windows 11 Pro for business.)
  • Windows 10 Pro

Display

Two options for displays:

  • 17.3" FHD (1920x1080), 240Hz
  • 17.3" FHD (1920x1080), 300Hz
  • FHD /UHD LED panel

Graphics

  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 2080 With Max-Q Design, 8GB GDDR6

Memory

  • DDR4-2666 Up to DDR4-3200
  • Max 64GB
  • Max 2 SO DIMM slots

Storage Capability

  • 2x M.2 SSD Combo slot (NVMe PCIe Gen3 / SATA)

Webcam

  • IR HD type (30fps@720p)

Keyboard

  • Steelseries Per-Key RGB Keyboard

Communication

  • Killer Gb LAN
  • Killer ax Wi-Fi + Bluetooth v5.1

Audio

  • 2x 2W Speaker

Audio Jack

  • 1x Mic-in, 1x Headphone-out (HiFi)

Battery

  • 4-Cell
  • 82 Battery (Whr)

Adapter

  • 230W Slim adapter

Dimension(WxDxH)

  • 396.1 x 259.4 x 20.25 mm

Weight

  • 2.4 kg

Additional Information

Disassembly guide for future upgrades or replacements

MSI GS75 User Manual (Other languages and models)

MSI GS75 Official Site information