MSI GS65 8SG (061UK Stealth) vs. MSI GS66 11UE (075UK Stealth)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GS65 8SG (061UK Stealth) and MSI GS66 11UE (075UK Stealth). 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 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 11UE (075UK Stealth) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS66 11UE (075UK Stealth) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

sleek, portable design

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

effective cooling system

expensive price point

average battery life

noisy under load

limited port selection.

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GS65 8SG (061UK Stealth) and MSI GS66 11UE (075UK Stealth)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
86 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GS65 8SG (061UK Stealth) vs. MSI GS66 11UE (075UK Stealth) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GS65 8SG (061UK Stealth) MSI GS66 11UE (075UK Stealth)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.77 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.79 cm 35.8 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.98 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 2.1 kg
Colour Black -
DISPLAY MSI GS65 8SG (061UK Stealth) MSI GS66 11UE (075UK Stealth)
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% sRGB, 72% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, 7 ms response rate -
PROCESSOR MSI GS65 8SG (061UK Stealth) MSI GS66 11UE (075UK Stealth)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache 9 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Intel HM570
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY MSI GS65 8SG (061UK Stealth) MSI GS66 11UE (075UK Stealth)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE MSI GS65 8SG (061UK Stealth) MSI GS66 11UE (075UK Stealth)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GS65 8SG (061UK Stealth) MSI GS66 11UE (075UK Stealth)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 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, 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 11UE (075UK Stealth)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology, Killer Shield Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GS65 8SG (061UK Stealth) MSI GS66 11UE (075UK Stealth)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 99 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GS65 8SG (061UK Stealth) MSI GS66 11UE (075UK Stealth)
Output 230 Watt -
INPUT MSI GS65 8SG (061UK Stealth) MSI GS66 11UE (075UK 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 11UE (075UK 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
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE MSI GS65 8SG (061UK Stealth) MSI GS66 11UE (075UK Stealth)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Advanced Windows 10 Home
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 11UE (075UK 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 SteelSeries gaming keyboard
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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