MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) vs. MSI GE66 10SF (041UK Raider)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) and MSI GE66 10SF (041UK Raider). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

comfortable keyboard layout

reasonable price point

solid build quality

average battery life

heavy and bulky

no thunderbolt support

loud under load

MSI GE66 10SF (041UK Raider) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GE66 10SF (041UK Raider) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vibrant 240Hz display

robust build quality

effective cooling system

RGB keyboard lighting

heavy and bulky

expensive price point

average battery life

loud under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) and MSI GE66 10SF (041UK Raider)
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) vs. MSI GE66 10SF (041UK Raider) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI GE66 10SF (041UK Raider)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.77 cm x 24.8 cm x 2.75 cm 35.8 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.34 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 2.38 kg
Colour Black -
DISPLAY MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI GE66 10SF (041UK Raider)
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. 120 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Features MSI Matrix Display Anti-glare, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Colour Technology, thin bezel design
PROCESSOR MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI GE66 10SF (041UK Raider)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache 12 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Intel HM470
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI GE66 10SF (041UK Raider)
RAM 16 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI GE66 10SF (041UK Raider)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI GE66 10SF (041UK Raider)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070
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 MSI Audio Boost, Nahimic 3 sound technology Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI GE66 10SF (041UK Raider)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI GE66 10SF (041UK Raider)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 99.9 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI GE66 10SF (041UK Raider)
Output 180 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI GE66 10SF (041UK Raider)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Red backlighting Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI GE66 10SF (041UK Raider)
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
Microphone input
Headphone output
LAN
LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI GE66 10SF (041UK Raider)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI GE66 10SF (041UK Raider)
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, Cooler Boost 5 technology SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology, MSI Mystic Light Sync supported
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
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