MSI GS66 10SE (040UK Stealth) vs. MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI GS66 10SE (040UK Stealth) and MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin). 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 GS66 10SE (040UK Stealth) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS66 10SE (040UK 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

good thermal management

average battery life

noisy under load

limited upgradeability

premium price tag

MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

lightweight, portable design

reasonable price point

solid build quality

average battery life

limited storage capacity

noisy under load

lacks thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GS66 10SE (040UK Stealth) and MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
84 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GS66 10SE (040UK Stealth) vs. MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GS66 10SE (040UK Stealth) MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.83 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.98 cm 35.9 cm x 25.4 cm x 2.17 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 1.86 kg
Colour - Black
DISPLAY MSI GS66 10SE (040UK Stealth) MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin)
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. 240 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Colour Technology, thin bezel design IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI GS66 10SE (040UK Stealth) MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache 12 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 Mobile Intel HM370
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 GS66 10SE (040UK Stealth) MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 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 -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE MSI GS66 10SE (040UK Stealth) MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GS66 10SE (040UK Stealth) MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GS66 10SE (040UK Stealth) MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer E3100 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GS66 10SE (040UK Stealth) MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin)
Technology 4-cell 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 99.9 Wh 51 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 7 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI GS66 10SE (040UK Stealth) MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin)
Output 180 Watt 180 Watt
INPUT MSI GS66 10SE (040UK Stealth) MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, SteelSeries Engine technology, per-key RGB Red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GS66 10SE (040UK Stealth) MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 / SATA)
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE MSI GS66 10SE (040UK Stealth) MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home No operating system
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GS66 10SE (040UK Stealth) MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin)
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, MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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