MSI GS66 10SE (040UK Stealth) vs. MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI GS66 10SE (040UK Stealth) and MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard). 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 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 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 GS66 10SE (040UK Stealth) and MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GS66 10SE (040UK Stealth) vs. MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GS66 10SE (040UK Stealth) MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.83 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.98 cm 35.7 cm x 24.8 cm x 2.8 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 2.3 kg
Colour - Black
DISPLAY MSI GS66 10SE (040UK Stealth) 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. 240 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Colour Technology, thin bezel design MSI Matrix Display, narrow-bezel design
PROCESSOR MSI GS66 10SE (040UK Stealth) MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
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 GS66 10SE (040UK Stealth) 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 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 GS66 10SE (040UK Stealth) MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GS66 10SE (040UK Stealth) MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
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
Audio Features Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GS66 10SE (040UK Stealth) MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 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
Ethernet Controller Killer E3100 -
BATTERY MSI GS66 10SE (040UK Stealth) MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard)
Technology 4-cell 6-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 99.9 Wh 41 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GS66 10SE (040UK Stealth) MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard)
Output 180 Watt 180 Watt
INPUT MSI GS66 10SE (040UK Stealth) MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
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 GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard)
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
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 GS66 10SE (040UK Stealth) MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home
Software Included - 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 GS66 10SE (040UK Stealth) MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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