MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) vs. MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) and MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG). 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.

MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

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

MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

good thermal management

ample connectivity options

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

expensive price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) and MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG)
86 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) vs. MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.34 cm 35.8 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.34 cm
Weight 2.38 kg 2.38 kg
Colour Titanium blue -
DISPLAY MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 (QHD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC
Features MSI Matrix Display IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG)
CPU Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900HK / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 8-core
Cache 24 MB 16 MB
Chipset - Intel HM570
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) MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 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) MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG)
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 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 99.9 Wh 65 Wh
INPUT MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Per-key RGB Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG)
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
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Home
Software Included MSI Mystic Light, MSI APP Player, MSI Center, SteelSeries GG SteelSeries Engine 3, MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 097UK
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