In depth comparison and review of Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH) and MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH) | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 39.5 cm x 26.2 cm x 3.23 cm | 35.8 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.34 cm |
| Weight | 2.38 kg | 2.38 kg |
| Colour | - | Titanium blue |
| DISPLAY | Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH) | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 17.3" | 15.6" |
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| LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | LED backlight |
| Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | - |
| Colour Gamut | 72% NTSC | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Features | Anti-glare, thin bezel design, IPS-level | MSI Matrix Display |
| PROCESSOR | Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH) | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz | Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900HK / 2.5 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.6 GHz | 5 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 8-core | 14-core |
| Cache | 24 MB | 24 MB |
| Chipset | Mobile Intel HM570 Express | - |
| Features | Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT), Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 |
| MEMORY | Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH) | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) |
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| RAM | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) | 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) |
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| Max RAM Supported | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR5 SDRAM |
| Speed | 3200 MHz | 4800 MHz |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | SO-DIMM 262-pin |
| Slots Qty | 2 | 2 |
| Empty Slots | 0 | 0 |
| STORAGE | Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH) | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) | 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH) | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) |
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| Multi-GPU Configuration | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU | - |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti |
| Video Memory | 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Video System Features | NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0 | - |
| Camera | Yes - HD | Yes - 1080p |
| Frame Rate | - | 30 frames per second |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, dual array microphone | Stereo speakers, microphone |
| Compliant Standards | DTS:X Ultra | - |
| Audio Features | Nahimic 3 sound technology | Nahimic 3 sound technology, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker |
| VR Ready | - | Yes |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH) | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) |
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| Wireless Controller | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i |
| Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Ethernet Controller | Realtek RTL8411B | - |
| Features | - | Dual stream (2x2) |
| BATTERY | Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH) | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) |
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| Technology | - | 4-cell lithium polymer |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 48.96 Wh | 99.9 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 4 hours | - |
| AC ADAPTER | Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH) | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) |
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| Output | 150 Watt | - |
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| INPUT | Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH) | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes (RGB) |
| Features | 15 colours backlighting | Per-key RGB |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH) | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) |
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| Slots | 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0) 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) |
- |
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| Interfaces | LAN USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Mini DisplayPort 1.4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB 2.0 Microphone input HDMI Headphone/microphone combo jack |
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) | Yes (SD Card) |
| SOFTWARE | Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH) | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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| Software Included | - | MSI Mystic Light, MSI APP Player, MSI Center, SteelSeries GG |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH) | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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| Security | Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip | - |
| Features | WINDFORCE Cooling System | SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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