MSI GL63 9SD (478UK) vs. MSI GS66 10SGS (475UK Stealth)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI GL63 9SD (478UK) and MSI GS66 10SGS (475UK Stealth). 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 GL63 9SD (478UK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GL63 9SD (478UK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vivid full-hd display

comfortable keyboard layout

reasonable price point

decent cooling system

average battery life

heavy build

limited port selection

noisy under load

MSI GS66 10SGS (475UK Stealth) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS66 10SGS (475UK Stealth) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

sleek, durable design

good thermal management

decent battery life

noisy under load

expensive price point

heavy for portability

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GL63 9SD (478UK) and MSI GS66 10SGS (475UK Stealth)
69 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GL63 9SD (478UK) vs. MSI GS66 10SGS (475UK Stealth) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GL63 9SD (478UK) MSI GS66 10SGS (475UK Stealth)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.3 cm x 26 cm x 2.95 cm 35.83 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.98 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 2.1 kg
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY MSI GL63 9SD (478UK) MSI GS66 10SGS (475UK Stealth)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 300 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features WideView MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, thin bezel design
PROCESSOR MSI GL63 9SD (478UK) MSI GS66 10SGS (475UK Stealth)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10875H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Intel HM470
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY MSI GL63 9SD (478UK) MSI GS66 10SGS (475UK Stealth)
RAM 16 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2933 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE MSI GL63 9SD (478UK) MSI GS66 10SGS (475UK Stealth)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD / 7200 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GL63 9SD (478UK) MSI GS66 10SGS (475UK Stealth)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features - Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GL63 9SD (478UK) MSI GS66 10SGS (475UK Stealth)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology, Killer Shield, dual stream (2x2), Killer Wireless xTend Technology
BATTERY MSI GL63 9SD (478UK) MSI GS66 10SGS (475UK Stealth)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 99.9 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GL63 9SD (478UK) MSI GS66 10SGS (475UK Stealth)
Output 180 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT MSI GL63 9SD (478UK) MSI GS66 10SGS (475UK Stealth)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Red backlighting SteelSeries Engine 3, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GL63 9SD (478UK) MSI GS66 10SGS (475UK Stealth)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Microphone input
Headphone output
LAN
Mini DisplayPort
USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE MSI GL63 9SD (478UK) MSI GS66 10SGS (475UK Stealth)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home Advanced
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 GL63 9SD (478UK) MSI GS66 10SGS (475UK Stealth)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features - SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years
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