In depth comparison and review of MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) and MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M). 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 | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 35.8 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.34 cm | 29.9 cm x 21 cm x 1.69 cm |
| Weight | 2.38 kg | 990 g |
| Case Material | - | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
| Colour | Titanium blue | Stellar grey |
| DISPLAY | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 15.6" | 13.3" |
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| LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | - |
| Screen Resolution | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) | 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 240 Hz | - |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | - | 16:10 |
| Colour Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% sRGB |
| Features | MSI Matrix Display | IPS-level |
| PROCESSOR | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900HK / 2.5 GHz | Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1360P |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 5 GHz | 5 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 14-core | 12-core |
| Cache | 24 MB | 18 MB |
| Platform Technology | - | Intel Evo |
| Features | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT), Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 | Intel Smart Cache |
| MEMORY | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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| RAM | 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) | 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) |
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| Max RAM Supported | 64 GB | - |
| RAM Type | DDR5 SDRAM | LPDDR5 SDRAM |
| Speed | 4800 MHz | - |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 262-pin | - |
| Slots Qty | 2 | - |
| Empty Slots | 0 | - |
| STORAGE | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) | 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
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| Video Memory | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | - |
| Video System Features | - | Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) |
| Camera | Yes - 1080p | Yes - 1080p |
| Camera Features | - | IR camera, Windows Hello |
| Frame Rate | 30 frames per second | 30 frames per second |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, microphone | Stereo speakers, microphone |
| Audio Features | Nahimic 3 sound technology, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker | - |
| VR Ready | Yes | - |
| COMMUNICATIONS | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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| Wireless | Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 |
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| Wireless Controller | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i | - |
| Network Interface | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet | - |
| Features | Dual stream (2x2) | - |
| BATTERY | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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| Technology | 4-cell lithium polymer | 4-cell |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 99.9 Wh | 75 Wh |
| INPUT | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes (white) |
| Features | Per-key RGB | White LED backlight |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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| 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 |
Headphone/microphone combo jack USB 3.2 Gen 1 2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery) HDMI (4K support) |
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| Memory Card Reader | Yes (SD Card) | Yes (microSD) |
| SOFTWARE | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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| Software Included | MSI Mystic Light, MSI APP Player, MSI Center, SteelSeries GG | Tobii Aware, MSI Center |
| MISCELLANEOUS | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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| Security | - | Fingerprint reader |
| Features | SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology | MIL-STD-810G tested |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 1 year |
| Model Number | - | 038UK |
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