MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth) vs. MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GS75 8SE (058UK 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 GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim, lightweight design

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

ample connectivity options

comfortable RGB keyboard

average battery life

high surface temperatures

noisy under load

premium price tag

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 GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth) and MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider)
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
87 % - Display
95 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth) vs. MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth) MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.61 cm x 25.95 cm x 1.895 cm 35.8 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.34 cm
Weight 2.25 kg 2.38 kg
DISPLAY MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth) MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 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. 144 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut - 100% Adobe RGB
Features MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, 3 ms response rate MSI Matrix Display
PROCESSOR MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth) MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900HK / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 14-core
Cache 9 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth) MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider)
RAM 16 GB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth) MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth) MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic VR sound technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology Nahimic audio, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth) MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology -
BATTERY MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth) MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 99.9 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth) MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider)
Output 180 Watt -
INPUT MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth) MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features SteelSeries Engine 3 Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth) MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider)
Interfaces Microphone input
Headphone output
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
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 (microSD) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth) MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth) MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MSI SHIFT Technology, 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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