MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) Specifications, Tests and Review

Screen Size
15.6"
Resolution
2560 x 1440 (QHD)
CPU
Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900HK / 2.5 GHz
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
RAM
32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Core Qty
14-core
Storage
2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Battery Capacity
99.9 Wh
MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) Review

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powerful gaming performance

vibrant 240Hz display

robust build quality

excellent cooling system

RGB lighting customization

heavy and bulky

expensive price point

average battery life

loud under load

Total Rating

86 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider)
Product Type Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.34 cm
Weight 2.38 kg
Colour Titanium blue
DISPLAY MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3
Features MSI Matrix Display
PROCESSOR MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider)
CPU Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900HK / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core
Cache 24 MB
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT), Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2
Empty Slots 0
STORAGE MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 1080p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker
VR Ready Yes
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider)
Wireless 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
Features Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 99.9 Wh
INPUT MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider)
Type Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB)
Features Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Mini DisplayPort
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home
Software Included MSI Mystic Light, MSI APP Player, MSI Center, SteelSeries GG
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider)
Included Accessories Power adapter
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years

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