MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) vs. MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) and MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider). 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 11UG (278UK Stealth) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

sleek, attractive design

robust build quality

good thermal management

relatively expensive

average battery life

heavy for portability

noisy under load

MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-refresh-rate display

robust build quality

excellent cooling system

comprehensive connectivity options

quite expensive

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) and MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
92 % - Performance
87 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) vs. MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.98 cm 39.7 cm x 28.4 cm x 2.59 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 2.9 kg
Colour Core black -
DISPLAY MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 (QHD) 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features MSI Matrix Display, narrow-bezel design MSI Matrix Display
PROCESSOR MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900HK / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-core
Cache 24 MB 24 MB
Chipset Intel HM570 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design MSI OverBoost technology
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features IR camera -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, two subwoofers, microphone
Audio Features - Nahimic audio, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider)
Technology 4-cell 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 99 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider)
Output 230 Watt -
INPUT MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Per-key RGB Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4) (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
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Advanced Windows 11 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 -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) MSI GE76 12UGS (420UK Raider)
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, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology, MSI Mystic Light Sync supported
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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