As the name already suggests, MSI’s P65 8RF Creator is based on the GS65 8RF . However, it is aimed primarily at the creative crowd running software like Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Premiere on the go. The Limited Edition offers more than just its white case, such as a powerful GPU and high-quality packaging, including a protective sleeve. In addition, a free warranty extension to 36 months total is available upon registering the product with MSI.

The question is: Who was this device made for? If you are looking for a stylish and seldom-spotted device, the P65 8RF might be the right notebook for you. It looks great during presentations without sacrificing gaming performance, and its lack of gaming bling makes for a very serious appearance. This is where the P65 8RF truly shines.

The MSI P65 8RF is like having your cake and eating it too. During the day, it plays its role as stylish business underdog. At night, it can be used to run even the latest games smoothly in 1080p on maximum details.

The case is a well-made compromise between mobility and rigidity. The material used is very premium, however we would have wished for a more robust design. The display is a mixed bag. On the one hand it offers a 144 Hz panel and fast response times. On the other it is too dark and practically unusable outdoors. The keyboard was also not the greatest. The labeling was incredibly hard to read and the unusual layout takes more getting used to than we felt comfortable with.

Performance, on the other hand, is without a doubt on a level you would never expect from a device this thin and light. Intel’s Core i7-8750H worked well despite the fact that its performance suffered a bit under sustained load, and Nvidia’s GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q offered incredible performance, considering the thin design.

At over $2,300 it costs about as much as the GS65 8RF, but it offers a few extras such as the fingerprint reader or the extended warranty. If you wish to avoid the typical black design and RGB bling you may want to take the P65 into consideration.

