MSI GE66 10UH (001UK Raider) vs. MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI GE66 10UH (001UK Raider) and MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

MSI GE66 10UH (001UK Raider) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GE66 10UH (001UK 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

quite heavy

expensive

average battery life

loud under load

MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

high-resolution touchscreen display

robust build quality

efficient thermal management

versatile connectivity options

heavier than competitors

premium price point

average battery life

limited color options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GE66 10UH (001UK Raider) and MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
92 % - Performance
87 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GE66 10UH (001UK Raider) vs. MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GE66 10UH (001UK Raider) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.34 cm 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 2.38 kg 2.49 kg
Colour Titanium blue-black Lunar grey
DISPLAY MSI GE66 10UH (001UK Raider) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17"
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Colour Gamut 100% Adobe RGB 100% DCI-P3
Features MSI Matrix Display, thin bezel design Ultra Slim Design, Factory Calibration, MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified, IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI GE66 10UH (001UK Raider) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
CPU Intel Core i9 (10th Gen) 10980HK / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.3 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-core
Cache 16 MB L3 - 24 MB
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI GE66 10UH (001UK Raider) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 32 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE MSI GE66 10UH (001UK Raider) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GE66 10UH (001UK Raider) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 1080p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers Four speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards - DTS Sound
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GE66 10UH (001UK Raider) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY MSI GE66 10UH (001UK Raider) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 99.9 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GE66 10UH (001UK Raider) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Output 280 Watt -
INPUT MSI GE66 10UH (001UK Raider) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Per-key RGB Per-key RGB, MSI active pen (MPP2.0) support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GE66 10UH (001UK Raider) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Interfaces LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Thunderbolt 4
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Thunderbolt 4 (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE MSI GE66 10UH (001UK Raider) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Pro
Software Included Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), SteelSeries Engine 3, MSI Dragon Gaming Center, Killer Network Manager, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player, MSI True Color 3.0 -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GE66 10UH (001UK Raider) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology, MSI Mystic Light Sync supported MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 099UK
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