MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) vs. MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) 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 Prestige 14 (A11SC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

high-resolution display

powerful processor performance

solid build quality

fast SSD storage

average battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

noisy under load

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 Prestige 14 (A11SC) and MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) vs. MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.9 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.59 cm 35.8 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.34 cm
Weight 1.29 kg 2.38 kg
Colour Carbon grey Titanium blue
DISPLAY MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 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. 60 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, thin bezel design, IPS-level MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 3.0
PROCESSOR MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1185G7 / 3 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900HK / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache 12 MB 24 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider)
RAM 16 GB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 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 Prestige 14 (A11SC) MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features IR camera -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC298 -
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Nahimic 3 sound technology, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Killer E3100G
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 52 Wh 99.9 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider)
Output 90 Watt -
INPUT MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features White LED backlight Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (0 free) 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
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 Prestige 14 (A11SC) MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Plus Windows 11 Home
Software Included MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Battery Calibration, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, MSI Help Desk, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI Creator Center -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader -
Features Cooler Boost 3 technology, MSI SHIFT Technology, MIL-STD-810G tested SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology, MSI Mystic Light Sync supported
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number 015UK -
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