MSI GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) vs. MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) 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 GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

compact and lightweight

reasonable price point

solid build quality

average battery life

limited storage capacity

noisy under load

lacks thunderbolt support

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 GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) and MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) vs. MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.4 cm x 2.17 cm 35.8 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.34 cm
Weight 1.86 kg 2.38 kg
Colour Black Titanium blue
DISPLAY MSI GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) 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. 144 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Thin bezel design, IPS-level MSI Matrix Display
PROCESSOR MSI GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900HK / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 14-core
Cache 12 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT), Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY MSI GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider)
RAM 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
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE MSI GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB 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 GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 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, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Nahimic 3 sound technology, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111H-CG -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 99.9 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider)
Output 180 Watt -
INPUT MSI GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Red backlighting Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider)
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
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)
SOFTWARE MSI GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Advanced Windows 11 Home
Software Included WinZip, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Dragon Gaming Center, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player MSI Mystic Light, MSI APP Player, MSI Center, SteelSeries GG
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost 5 technology SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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