MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider) vs. MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider) and MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST). 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 12UH (280UK Raider) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GE66 12UH (280UK 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

MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution touchscreen

powerful intel processor

robust build quality

ample storage capacity

advanced cooling system

heavier than competitors

expensive price point

limited port selection

average battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider) and MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
95 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
87 % - Display
87 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider) vs. MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.34 cm 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 2.38 kg 2.39 kg
Colour - Lunar grey
DISPLAY MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16"
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 (QHD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% DCI-P3
Features MSI Matrix Display MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified
PROCESSOR MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 14-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 24 MB
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
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 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 1080p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Four speakers, microphone
Audio Features Nahimic audio, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
Technology 4-cell 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 99.9 Wh 90 Wh
INPUT MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
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 12UH (280UK Raider) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
Interfaces 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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Thunderbolt 4 (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider) MSI Creator Z16P (B12UGST)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology MIL-STD-810G tested, vapor chamber cooling system
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 092UK
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