MSI GE76 10UH (042UK Raider) vs. MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI GE76 10UH (042UK Raider) and MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

MSI GE76 10UH (042UK Raider) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GE76 10UH (042UK 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

comprehensive port selection

heavier than competitors

expensive price point

average battery life

loud under load

MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

excellent cooling system

comprehensive connectivity options

quite heavy

expensive

average battery life

loud under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GE76 10UH (042UK Raider) and MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK)
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GE76 10UH (042UK Raider) vs. MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GE76 10UH (042UK Raider) MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.7 cm x 28.4 cm x 2.59 cm 39.7 cm x 28.4 cm x 2.59 cm
Weight 2.9 kg 2.9 kg
Colour Titanium blue -
DISPLAY MSI GE76 10UH (042UK Raider) MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut 100% Adobe RGB 100% DCI-P3
Features WideView, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, narrow-bezel design MSI Matrix Display
PROCESSOR MSI GE76 10UH (042UK Raider) MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK)
CPU Intel Core i9 (10th Gen) 10980HK / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.3 GHz 4.7 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 Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY MSI GE76 10UH (042UK Raider) MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK)
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 GE76 10UH (042UK Raider) MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK)
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 GE76 10UH (042UK Raider) MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Video Memory 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - MSI OverBoost technology
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 1080p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two subwoofers, microphone
Audio Features Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic VR sound technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology Nahimic audio, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GE76 10UH (042UK Raider) MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK)
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 AX1675
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology, Killer Shield, dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY MSI GE76 10UH (042UK Raider) MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 99.9 Wh 99 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GE76 10UH (042UK Raider) MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK)
Output 280 Watt -
INPUT MSI GE76 10UH (042UK Raider) MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Per-key RGB Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GE76 10UH (042UK Raider) MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free) -
Interfaces LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
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
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE MSI GE76 10UH (042UK Raider) MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 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 -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GE76 10UH (042UK Raider) MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK)
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, MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost 5 technology, MSI Mystic Light Sync supported SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology, MSI Mystic Light Sync supported
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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