Razer Blade 14 vs. MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Razer Blade 14 and MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK 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.

Razer Blade 14 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Razer Blade 14 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact powerhouse design

superior gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust aluminum chassis

efficient thermal management

premium price tag

limited port selection

average battery life

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 Razer Blade 14 and MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider)
81 % - Design
86 % - Display
87 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Razer Blade 14 vs. MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Blade 14 MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.97 cm x 22 cm x 1.68 cm 35.8 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.34 cm
Weight 1.78 kg 2.38 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Anodized black Titanium blue
DISPLAY Razer Blade 14 MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 (QHD) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 100% DCI-P3 100% Adobe RGB
Features Factory Calibration, FreeSync Technology MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 3.0
PROCESSOR Razer Blade 14 MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX / 3.3 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900HK / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 24 MB
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY Razer Blade 14 MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Razer Blade 14 MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Razer Blade 14 MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, NVIDIA CUDA Technology, NVIDIA GPU Boost 2.0 Technology, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, NVIDIA WhisperMode 2.0 -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards THX Spatial Audio -
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker
VR Ready Yes Yes
COMMUNICATIONS Razer Blade 14 MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Killer E3100G
BATTERY Razer Blade 14 MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 61.6 Wh 99.9 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours -
AC ADAPTER Razer Blade 14 MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider)
Output 230 Watt -
INPUT Razer Blade 14 MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features N-key rollover, per-key RGB, Razer Chroma RGB, precision glass touchpad Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Razer Blade 14 MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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 (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Razer Blade 14 MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Razer Blade 14 MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Illuminated Razer logo, vapor chamber cooling system, Modern Standby SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology, MSI Mystic Light Sync supported
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
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