MSI GS65 8SG (061UK Stealth) vs. MSI GS66 10SGS (071UK Stealth)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI GS65 8SG (061UK Stealth) and MSI GS66 10SGS (071UK 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 GS65 8SG (061UK Stealth) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS65 8SG (061UK Stealth) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

slim, attractive design

vivid, high-refresh display

comfortable, RGB-backlit keyboard

decent battery life

gets quite hot

loud fans under load

premium price tag

limited upgradeability

MSI GS66 10SGS (071UK Stealth) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS66 10SGS (071UK 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

quite expensive

heavyweight build

noisy under load

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GS65 8SG (061UK Stealth) and MSI GS66 10SGS (071UK Stealth)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GS65 8SG (061UK Stealth) vs. MSI GS66 10SGS (071UK Stealth) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GS65 8SG (061UK Stealth) MSI GS66 10SGS (071UK Stealth)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.77 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.79 cm 35.83 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.98 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 2.1 kg
Colour Black Core black
DISPLAY MSI GS65 8SG (061UK Stealth) MSI GS66 10SGS (071UK Stealth)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - IPS
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 300 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, 7 ms response rate -
PROCESSOR MSI GS65 8SG (061UK Stealth) MSI GS66 10SGS (071UK Stealth)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache 9 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 GS65 8SG (061UK Stealth) MSI GS66 10SGS (071UK Stealth)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE MSI GS65 8SG (061UK Stealth) MSI GS66 10SGS (071UK Stealth)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GS65 8SG (061UK Stealth) MSI GS66 10SGS (071UK Stealth)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design 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, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic VR sound technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GS65 8SG (061UK Stealth) MSI GS66 10SGS (071UK Stealth)
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
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology, Killer Shield -
BATTERY MSI GS65 8SG (061UK Stealth) MSI GS66 10SGS (071UK Stealth)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 99.9 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GS65 8SG (061UK Stealth) MSI GS66 10SGS (071UK Stealth)
Output 230 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT MSI GS65 8SG (061UK Stealth) MSI GS66 10SGS (071UK Stealth)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GS65 8SG (061UK Stealth) MSI GS66 10SGS (071UK Stealth)
Interfaces Microphone input
Headphone output
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
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
SOFTWARE MSI GS65 8SG (061UK Stealth) MSI GS66 10SGS (071UK Stealth)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Advanced Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Battery Calibration, SteelSeries Engine 3, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Killer Network Manager, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, MSI Help Desk, Nahimic VR, MSI Dragon Gaming Center 2.0, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GS65 8SG (061UK Stealth) MSI GS66 10SGS (071UK Stealth)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost Trinity technology -
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810G
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years -
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