MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth) vs. MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth) and MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider). 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 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 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 GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth) and MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider)
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth) vs. MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth) MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK 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
Colour - Titanium blue
DISPLAY MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth) MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK 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 -
Colour Gamut - 100% Adobe RGB
Features MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, 3 ms response rate MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 3.0
PROCESSOR MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth) MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK 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 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 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 12UHS (278UK 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 12UHS (278UK Raider)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
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 3 sound technology, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth) MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK 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 AX1675i
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Killer E3100G
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology -
BATTERY MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth) MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK 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 12UHS (278UK Raider)
Output 180 Watt -
INPUT MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth) MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK 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 12UHS (278UK Raider)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
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, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth) MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth) MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost Trinity technology SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology, MSI Mystic Light Sync supported
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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