MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) vs. OMEN Transcend by HP 16

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) and OMEN Transcend by HP 16. 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 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

OMEN Transcend by HP 16 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of OMEN Transcend by HP 16 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

expandable storage options

RGB keyboard lighting

good thermal management

heavier than competitors

average battery life

premium price point

limited color options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) and OMEN Transcend by HP 16
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
84 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) vs. OMEN Transcend by HP 16 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.98 cm 35.65 cm x 26.9 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 2.09 kg
Colour Core black Shadow black magnesium-aluminium (cover and keyboard frame), ceramic white aluminium (base)
DISPLAY MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 (QHD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features MSI Matrix Display, narrow-bezel design Anti-glare, Flicker Free technology, Micro Edge, 7 ms response rate, Low Blue Light technology, 84.45% screen-to-body ratio (without speakers)
PROCESSOR MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700HX
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 16-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 30 MB
Chipset Intel HM570 Intel HM770
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) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 4800 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) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design NVIDIA G-SYNC
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features IR camera HP TrueVision, privacy shutter, IR camera, Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions - 1080p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers Dual speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features - Output: Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Audio Boost
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 wireless card
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2), HP Extended Range Wireless LAN
BATTERY MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
Technology 4-cell 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 70 Wh
Battery Run Time - Video playback: up to 10 hours
Typical usage: up to 7.75 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
Output 230 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, imagepad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Per-key RGB Anti-ghosting, 26-key rollover, 4-Zone RGB backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
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
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery, Sleep & Charge)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Sleep & Charge)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 2.1
LAN (RJ-45)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Advanced Windows 11 Home - English
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 HP Support Assistant, McAfee LiveSafe (12 months subscription), Dropbox (25 GB Cloud Storage) (free for 1 year), HP Connection Optimizer, Xbox Game Pass (1 month trial), ExpressVPN (30 days trial), LastPass Premium (30 days trial), HP QuickDrop, myHP, HP OMEN Gaming Hub, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) OMEN Transcend by HP 16
Included Accessories Power adapter HP 230 Watt Smart AC Adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology HP Fast Charge, firmware TPM, Modern Standby
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Model Number - u0004na
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