MSI GE75 9SE (491UK Raider) vs. MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GE75 9SE (491UK 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 GE75 9SE (491UK Raider) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GE75 9SE (491UK Raider) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vivid 144Hz display

high-quality speakers

robust cooling system

attractive design

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive

noisy 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 GE75 9SE (491UK Raider) and MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GE75 9SE (491UK Raider) vs. MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GE75 9SE (491UK Raider) MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.7 cm x 26.85 cm x 2.75 cm 35.8 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.34 cm
Weight 2.64 kg 2.38 kg
Colour Black Titanium blue
DISPLAY MSI GE75 9SE (491UK Raider) MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 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. 144 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features WideView, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0 MSI Matrix Display
PROCESSOR MSI GE75 9SE (491UK Raider) MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900HK / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 14-core
Cache 12 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT), Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY MSI GE75 9SE (491UK Raider) MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE MSI GE75 9SE (491UK Raider) MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider)
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)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GE75 9SE (491UK Raider) MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, two subwoofers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features MSI Audio Boost 2, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology Nahimic 3 sound technology, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker
VR Ready Yes Yes
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GE75 9SE (491UK Raider) MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Killer Wireless-AC 1550i Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology, Killer Shield Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GE75 9SE (491UK Raider) MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 99.9 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GE75 9SE (491UK Raider) MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider)
Output 180 Watt -
INPUT MSI GE75 9SE (491UK Raider) MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features SteelSeries Engine 3, per-key RGB Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GE75 9SE (491UK Raider) MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Microphone input
Headphone/SPDIF combo jack
LAN
Mini DisplayPort
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 GE75 9SE (491UK Raider) MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Advanced Windows 11 Home
Software Included MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Online Backup (30 days trial), Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Remind Manager, MSI Battery Calibration, SteelSeries Engine 3, MSI System Control Manager, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Killer Network Manager, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, MSI Help Desk, Nahimic VR, MSI Dragon Gaming Center 2.0, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player MSI Mystic Light, MSI APP Player, MSI Center, SteelSeries GG
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GE75 9SE (491UK 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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