MSI GF65 10UE (016UK Thin) vs. MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GF65 10UE (016UK Thin) and MSI GE66 12UH (280UK 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 10UE (016UK Thin) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF65 10UE (016UK Thin) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

compact and portable

reasonable price point

solid build quality

average battery life

noisy under load

limited port selection

mediocre color accuracy

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GF65 10UE (016UK Thin) and MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
95 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GF65 10UE (016UK Thin) vs. MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GF65 10UE (016UK Thin) MSI GE66 12UH (280UK 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
DISPLAY MSI GF65 10UE (016UK Thin) MSI GE66 12UH (280UK 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 16:9
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, IPS-level MSI Matrix Display
PROCESSOR MSI GF65 10UE (016UK Thin) MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.7 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 Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY MSI GF65 10UE (016UK Thin) MSI GE66 12UH (280UK 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 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 GF65 10UE (016UK Thin) MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GF65 10UE (016UK Thin) MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Nahimic audio, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GF65 10UE (016UK Thin) MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 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 AX1675
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY MSI GF65 10UE (016UK Thin) MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider)
Technology - 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 99.9 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7 hours -
INPUT MSI GF65 10UE (016UK Thin) MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Red backlighting Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GF65 10UE (016UK Thin) MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE MSI GF65 10UE (016UK Thin) MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GF65 10UE (016UK Thin) MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features 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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