MSI GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin) vs. MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin) and MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS). 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 GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

sleek lightweight design

high refresh rate display

competitive pricing

solid build quality

average battery life

limited storage capacity

noisy under load

lacks thunderbolt support

MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

exceptional processing power

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

advanced cooling system

versatile connectivity options

heavier than competitors

premium price point

average battery life

loud under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin) and MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
78 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
87 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin) vs. MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.4 cm x 2.17 cm 39.7 cm x 28.4 cm x 2.59 cm
Weight 1.86 kg 2.9 kg
Colour - Black
DISPLAY MSI GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 16.8 million colours
Features - TrueColor, MSI Matrix Display, MSI Mystic Light
PROCESSOR MSI GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12800HX / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 16-core
Cache 12 MB 25 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY MSI GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE MSI GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost 2.0, MSI OverBoost technology, NVIDIA DLSS, Ray tracing cores Gen2
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two woofers, microphone
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Killer E3100
BATTERY MSI GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 99.9 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
Output 180 Watt 330 Watt
INPUT MSI GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Red backlighting Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (RJ-45)
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Mini DisplayPort
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE MSI GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MSI APP Player, MSI Center, SteelSeries GG, Killer Network
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features - SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology, up to 8K@60Hz/4K@120Hz
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 066UK
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