MSI GE66 10UH (002UK Raider) vs. MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GE66 10UH (002UK Raider) and MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK 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.

MSI GE66 10UH (002UK Raider) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GE66 10UH (002UK 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 keyboard lighting

heavy and bulky

expensive price point

average battery life

loud under load

MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vibrant 240Hz display

robust build quality

excellent cooling system

RGB lighting customization

heavy and bulky

expensive price point

average battery life

loud under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GE66 10UH (002UK Raider) and MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider)
81 % - Design
86 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GE66 10UH (002UK Raider) vs. MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GE66 10UH (002UK Raider) MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.34 cm 35.8 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.34 cm
Weight 2.38 kg 2.38 kg
Colour Titanium blue Titanium blue
DISPLAY MSI GE66 10UH (002UK Raider) MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 300 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
Features WideView, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, narrow-bezel design MSI Matrix Display
PROCESSOR MSI GE66 10UH (002UK Raider) MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900HK / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-core
Cache 16 MB 24 MB
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Intel Speed Shift Technology Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT), Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY MSI GE66 10UH (002UK Raider) MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE MSI GE66 10UH (002UK Raider) MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GE66 10UH (002UK Raider) MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Video Memory 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 1080p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic VR sound technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology Nahimic 3 sound technology, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker
VR Ready Yes Yes
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GE66 10UH (002UK Raider) MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 210 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology, Killer Shield, dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GE66 10UH (002UK Raider) MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 99.9 Wh 99.9 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GE66 10UH (002UK Raider) MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider)
Output 230 Watt -
INPUT MSI GE66 10UH (002UK Raider) MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Per-key RGB Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GE66 10UH (002UK Raider) MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free) -
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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Mini DisplayPort
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE MSI GE66 10UH (002UK Raider) MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Advanced Windows 11 Home
Software Included WinZip, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), SteelSeries Engine 3, MSI Dragon Gaming Center, Killer Network Manager, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, Nahimic VR, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player MSI Mystic Light, MSI APP Player, MSI Center, SteelSeries GG
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GE66 10UH (002UK Raider) MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost 5 technology SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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