MSI GP66 10UG (008UK Leopard) vs. MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI GP66 10UG (008UK Leopard) and MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard). 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 GP66 10UG (008UK Leopard) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GP66 10UG (008UK Leopard) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

effective cooling system

decent keyboard feedback

heavy and bulky

short battery life

noisy under load

limited port selection

MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vivid 120Hz display

comfortable keyboard layout

reasonable price point

decent thermal management

average battery life

heavy build

no thunderbolt support

modest audio quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GP66 10UG (008UK Leopard) and MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard)
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GP66 10UG (008UK Leopard) vs. MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GP66 10UG (008UK Leopard) MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.34 cm 35.7 cm x 24.8 cm x 2.8 cm
Weight 2.38 kg 2.3 kg
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY MSI GP66 10UG (008UK Leopard) MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard)
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. 144 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC -
Features IPS-level MSI Matrix Display, narrow-bezel design
PROCESSOR MSI GP66 10UG (008UK Leopard) MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache 16 MB 8 MB
Chipset Intel HM470 Intel HM470
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI GP66 10UG (008UK Leopard) MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE MSI GP66 10UG (008UK Leopard) MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GP66 10UG (008UK Leopard) MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GP66 10UG (008UK Leopard) MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY MSI GP66 10UG (008UK Leopard) MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 6-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 65 Wh 41 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GP66 10UG (008UK Leopard) MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard)
Output 230 Watt 180 Watt
INPUT MSI GP66 10UG (008UK Leopard) MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Per-key RGB Red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GP66 10UG (008UK Leopard) MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free) -
Interfaces LAN
HDMI
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Microphone input
Headphone output
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE MSI GP66 10UG (008UK Leopard) MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Advanced Windows 10 Home
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 MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Online Backup (30 days trial), Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Remind Manager, MSI Battery Calibration, MSI Dragon Gaming Center, MSI System Control Manager, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI Help Desk, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GP66 10UG (008UK Leopard) MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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