MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) vs. MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) and MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth). 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 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 GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS66 10UE (278UK 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

expensive price point

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) and MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth)
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) vs. MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 41.18 cm x 28.49 cm x 1.96 cm 35.83 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.98 cm
Weight 2.43 kg 2.1 kg
Colour - Core black
DISPLAY MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 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
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
PROCESSOR MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth)
CPU Intel Core i7 (7th Gen) 7700HQ / 2.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.8 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM175 Intel HM470
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Intel Speed Shift Technology
MEMORY MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth)
RAM 16 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA -
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera
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
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Killer Ethernet, dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 65 Wh 99.9 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth)
Output 180 Watt -
INPUT MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth)
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 GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth)
Interfaces LAN
HDMI
Microphone input
Headphone/SPDIF combo jack
Mini DisplayPort
3 x USB 3.0
USB 2.0
LAN
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
Software Included - SteelSeries Engine 3, MSI Dragon Gaming Center, MSI APP Player
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features - SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
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