MSI GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) vs. MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) and MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin). 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 GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

effective cooling system

rgb keyboard lighting

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

loud under load

MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable gaming option

lightweight design

solid build quality

decent processor performance

good thermal management

average battery life

limited upgrade options

dim display brightness

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) and MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) vs. MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.34 cm 35.9 cm x 25.4 cm x 2.17 cm
Weight 2.38 kg 1.86 kg
Colour Titanium blue-black Black
DISPLAY MSI GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features WideView, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, narrow-bezel design IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10500H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache 16 MB 12 MB
Chipset Intel HM470 Intel HM470
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY MSI GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE MSI GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design Max-Q design
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic VR sound technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology -
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 210 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer E3100 -
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology, Killer Shield, dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 99.9 Wh 51 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 7 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin)
Output 230 Watt 120 Watt
INPUT MSI GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Per-key RGB Red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free) -
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
Microphone input
Headphone output
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE MSI GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Advanced Windows 10 Home
Software Included WinZip, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), SteelSeries Engine 3, MSI Dragon Gaming Center, Killer Network Manager, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, Nahimic VR, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Battery Calibration, MSI Dragon Gaming Center, MSI System Control Manager, Norton Studio (Metro UI), MSI Help Desk, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost 5 technology Cooler Boost technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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