MSI GS66 11UH (085UK Stealth) vs. MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GS66 11UH (085UK Stealth) and MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider). 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 GS66 11UH (085UK Stealth) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS66 11UH (085UK Stealth) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

sleek, durable design

good thermal management

decent battery life

relatively expensive

heavy for portability

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GE66 12UH (279UK 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 thermal management

RGB lighting customization

heavy and bulky

expensive price point

average battery life

loud under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GS66 11UH (085UK Stealth) and MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
87 % - Display
95 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GS66 11UH (085UK Stealth) vs. MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GS66 11UH (085UK Stealth) MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.83 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.98 cm 35.8 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.34 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 2.38 kg
Colour Core black -
DISPLAY MSI GS66 11UH (085UK Stealth) MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut - 100% Adobe RGB
Features MSI Matrix Display MSI Matrix Display
PROCESSOR MSI GS66 11UH (085UK Stealth) MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider)
CPU Intel Core i9 (11th Gen) 11900H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900HK / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.9 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 Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY MSI GS66 11UH (085UK Stealth) MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider)
RAM 64 GB (2 x 32 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 11UH (085UK Stealth) MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 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 11UH (085UK Stealth) MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design -
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, microphone
Audio Features - Nahimic audio, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GS66 11UH (085UK Stealth) MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY MSI GS66 11UH (085UK Stealth) MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 99.9 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GS66 11UH (085UK Stealth) MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider)
Output 230 Watt -
INPUT MSI GS66 11UH (085UK Stealth) MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Per-key RGB Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GS66 11UH (085UK Stealth) MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
HDMI
LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE MSI GS66 11UH (085UK Stealth) MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home
Software Included Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), SteelSeries Engine 3, Killer Network Manager, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI Mystic Light, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player, MSI True Color 3.0, MSI Center -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GS66 11UH (085UK Stealth) MSI GE66 12UH (279UK 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
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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