In depth comparison and review of MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) and MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.
Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.
powerful AMD processor
high refresh rate display
reasonable price point
robust gaming performance
solid build quality
average battery life
heavier than competitors
no Thunderbolt support
limited color accuracy
Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.
powerful gaming performance
high refresh rate display
robust build quality
excellent thermal management
RGB lighting customization
heavy and bulky
expensive price point
average battery life
loud under load
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) | MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 35.77 cm x 24.8 cm x 2.75 cm | 35.8 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.34 cm |
| Weight | 2.3 kg | 2.38 kg |
| Colour | Black | - |
| DISPLAY | MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) | MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 15.6" | 15.6" |
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| LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | LED backlight |
| Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) | 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Colour Gamut | - | 100% Adobe RGB |
| Features | Anti-glare, MSI Matrix Display | MSI Matrix Display |
| PROCESSOR | MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) | MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider) |
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| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 3750H / 2.3 GHz | Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900HK / 2.5 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4 GHz | 5 GHz |
| Number of Cores | Quad-Core | 14-core |
| Cache | 4 MB | 24 MB |
| 64-bit Computing | Yes | - |
| Features | - | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 |
| MEMORY | MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) | MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider) |
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| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) |
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| Max RAM Supported | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR5 SDRAM |
| Speed | 2666 MHz | 4800 MHz |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | SO-DIMM 262-pin |
| Slots Qty | 2 | 2 |
| Empty Slots | - | 0 |
| STORAGE | MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) | MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) | 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) | MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider) |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | AMD Radeon RX 5500M | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 |
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| Video Memory | 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Gaming | - | Yes |
| Camera | Yes - 720p | Yes - 1080p |
| Frame Rate | 30 frames per second | 30 frames per second |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, microphone | Stereo speakers, microphone |
| Audio Features | Nahimic 3 sound technology | Nahimic audio, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker |
| COMMUNICATIONS | MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) | MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider) |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) |
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| Wireless Controller | - | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 |
| Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Ethernet Controller | Killer Ethernet E2600 | - |
| BATTERY | MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) | MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider) |
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| Technology | 6-cell Lithium Ion | 4-cell |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 51 Wh | 99.9 Wh |
| AC ADAPTER | MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) | MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider) |
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| Output | 180 Watt | - |
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| INPUT | MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) | MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes (RGB) |
| Features | Red backlighting | Per-key RGB |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) | MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider) |
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| Interfaces | Headphone/SPDIF combo jack HDMI Mini DisplayPort USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Microphone input LAN |
LAN HDMI Mini DisplayPort USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4) Headphone/microphone combo jack |
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| Memory Card Reader | Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) | Yes (SD Card) |
| SOFTWARE | MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) | MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition | Windows 11 Home |
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| MISCELLANEOUS | MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) | MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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| Security Slot Type | - | Kensington security slot |
| Theft/Intrusion Protection | - | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) |
| Features | SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology | SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return | Limited warranty - 2 years |
| Model Number | 057UK | - |
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