GS65 or Aero 15X?

[FootGlove]

Hi, I'm completely torn between two laptops as listed in the title. Both are very similar in price and in spec but I just want to know more about reliability between the two laptops. I'm currently leaning towards the GS65 because its just better looking, camera is on top and the kb is centred. Does anyone have any long term issues with any MSi laptop like from the GS63 or something? Is gigabyte more reliable than MSi?

[D13H4RD]

I'd say Aero 15X

 

The battery life alone makes it the winner

[genexis_x]

Aero 15/15X, better build quality and battery life. Also better upgradability

[FootGlove]

Hmmm, GS65 has an extra M.2 Slot with upgradable ram but the only downside is that the mobo is flipped. It all boils down to the build quality I suppose. I havent heard anything bad on both yet, that could be a deciding factor.

[genexis_x]

2 minutes ago, FootGlove said:

I havent heard anything bad on both yet, that could be a deciding factor.

GS65 chassis has too much flex, Aero 15/15X QC is hit or miss. I would say Aero 15/15X is better

[genexis_x]

3 minutes ago, FootGlove said:

GS65 has an extra M.2 Slot with upgradable ram

Same with Aero 15/15X, but doing upgrades in GS65 is very difficult due to upside down mobo

[Ali18]

Can the RGB lights on the GS65 be turned off?

[Zondaa]

There's a fair few issues that plague the Aero 15x. Being an owner myself i can certainly say there's a reoccurring issue with the keyboard where a few keys do not seem to properly register when depressed. Also the cooling system used is mediocre to say the least and even after LM application, still suffers thermal throttling. 

[genexis_x]

2 minutes ago, pasha786 said:

There's a fair few issues that plague the Aero 15x. Being an owner myself i can certainly say there's a reoccurring issue with the keyboard where a few keys do not seem to properly register when depressed. Also the cooling system used is mediocre to say the least and even after LM application, still suffers thermal throttling. 

QC in Gigabyte laptops is hit or miss. This is a fact.

Also, Aero 15/15X needs LM. Almost all thin and light gaming/power laptops need LM repaste.

@TLCH723

[TLCH723]

As pasha said, some people have problems with the keyboard. RAM is also an issue if you want to upgrade. Some people on the NBR forum used the RAMs listed on gigabyte's list and still doesnt work. Another problem people complains is the backlight bleed.

 

As Gene said, needs LM, or better repaste, since thin and light dont have enough cooling. btw, I still like the old name better, ZMFong

 

I personally only have the RAM problem. If one stick work in one slot, in theory it should work in the other, but no it doesnt

[genexis_x]

6 hours ago, TLCH723 said:

btw, I still like the old name better, ZMFong

lol

Trying to hide my real name

[FootGlove]

So should I go for the GS65? idk

[TLCH723]

5 hours ago, FootGlove said:

So should I go for the GS65? idk

If you want upgradeability and battery life, go for aero 15x. If not then GS65.

[genexis_x]

13 hours ago, FootGlove said:

So should I go for the GS65? idk

I would go for Aero 15/15X. Overall it's better

[FootGlove]

okay thanks for the information. I'll go in store to look at the display models to compare side by side physically now I know more about them.