In depth comparison and review of MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) and MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE). 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 16 Studio (A13VE) |
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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 | 35.8 cm x 25.855 cm x 1.685 cm |
| Weight | 2.38 kg | 2.1 kg |
| Colour | Titanium blue | - |
| DISPLAY | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 15.6" | 16" |
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| LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | Mini LED backlight |
| Screen Resolution | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) | 2560 x 1600 (QHD+) |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 240 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | - | 16:10 |
| Image Brightness | - | 1000 cd/m² |
| Colour Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Features | MSI Matrix Display | Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified, IPS-level, VESA DisplayHDR 1000, Delta E≤2 colour accuracy |
| PROCESSOR | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900HK / 2.5 GHz | Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13620H |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 5 GHz | 4.9 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 14-core | 10-core |
| Cache | 24 MB | L3 - 24 MB |
| 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 16 Studio (A13VE) |
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| RAM | 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) | 16 GB |
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| Max RAM Supported | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5 SDRAM | LPDDR5 SDRAM |
| Speed | 4800 MHz | - |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 262-pin | SO-DIMM 262-pin |
| Slots Qty | 2 | - |
| Empty Slots | 0 | - |
| STORAGE | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) |
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| 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) |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) |
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| Multi-GPU Configuration | - | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / Intel UHD Graphics |
| Video Memory | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Video System Features | - | NVIDIA Studio |
| Camera | Yes - 1080p | Yes - 1080p |
| Camera Features | - | IR camera, Privacy Camera Kill Switch |
| Frame Rate | 30 frames per second | - |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, microphone | Stereo speakers, microphone |
| Audio Features | Nahimic 3 sound technology, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker | Output: Audio by DTS, Hi-Res Audio |
| VR Ready | Yes | - |
| COMMUNICATIONS | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) |
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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 wireless card |
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| Wireless Controller | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 |
| Network Interface | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet | - |
| Features | Dual stream (2x2) | Dual stream (2x2) |
| BATTERY | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) |
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| Technology | 4-cell lithium polymer | 4-cell |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 99.9 Wh | 81.77 Wh |
| AC ADAPTER | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) |
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| Input | - | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) |
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| INPUT | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Numeric Keypad | - | Yes |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes |
| Features | Per-key RGB | - |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) |
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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 |
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery) USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) USB 3.2 Gen 2 Headphone/microphone combo jack HDMI 2.1 (8K support) |
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| Memory Card Reader | Yes (SD Card) | Yes (microSD) |
| SOFTWARE | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) |
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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 | NVIDIA Studio drivers, MSI Center |
| MISCELLANEOUS | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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| Features | SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology | MIL-STD-810H tested, Dynamic Cooler Boost technology |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 1 year |
| Model Number | - | 242UK |
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