MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) vs. MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) and MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK 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 GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim, lightweight design

powerful gaming performance

vivid, high-resolution display

ample connectivity options

fast SSD storage

average battery life

loud fan noise

high surface temperatures

premium price tag

MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superb gaming performance

high refresh rate display

excellent thermal management

robust build quality

versatile connectivity options

quite expensive

heavy and bulky

average battery life

loud under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) and MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider)
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) vs. MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 41.18 cm x 28.49 cm x 1.96 cm 35.8 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.34 cm
Weight 2.43 kg 2.38 kg
Colour - Titanium blue
DISPLAY MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Colour Gamut - 100% Adobe RGB
Features - MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 3.0
PROCESSOR MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider)
CPU Intel Core i7 (7th Gen) 7700HQ / 2.8 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900HK / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.8 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM175 -
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider)
RAM 16 GB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA -
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Four speakers, subwoofer, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Killer E3100G
BATTERY MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 65 Wh 99.9 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider)
Output 180 Watt -
INPUT MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features SteelSeries Full Color Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
Interfaces LAN
HDMI
Microphone input
Headphone/SPDIF combo jack
Mini DisplayPort
3 x USB 3.0
USB 2.0
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, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features - SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology, MSI Mystic Light Sync supported
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
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