In depth comparison and review of MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) and OMEN Transcend by HP 16. 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) | OMEN Transcend by HP 16 |
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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 | 35.65 cm x 26.9 cm x 1.99 cm |
| Weight | 2.38 kg | 2.09 kg |
| Colour | Titanium blue | Shadow black magnesium-aluminium (cover and keyboard frame), ceramic white aluminium (base) |
| DISPLAY | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | OMEN Transcend by HP 16 |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 15.6" | 16" - IPS |
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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 | 165 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | - | 16:10 |
| Image Brightness | - | 400 cd/m² |
| Colour Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% sRGB |
| Features | MSI Matrix Display | Anti-glare, Flicker Free technology, Micro Edge, 7 ms response rate, Low Blue Light technology, 84.45% screen-to-body ratio (without speakers) |
| PROCESSOR | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | OMEN Transcend by HP 16 |
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| CPU | Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900HK / 2.5 GHz | Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700HX |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 5 GHz | 5 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 14-core | 16-core |
| Cache | 24 MB | L3 - 30 MB |
| Chipset | - | Intel HM770 |
| Features | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT), Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 |
| MEMORY | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | OMEN Transcend by HP 16 |
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| RAM | 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) |
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| Max RAM Supported | 64 GB | - |
| RAM Type | DDR5 SDRAM | DDR5 SDRAM |
| Speed | 4800 MHz | 4800 MHz |
| Rated Speed | - | 4800 MHz |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 262-pin | SO-DIMM 262-pin |
| Slots Qty | 2 | 2 |
| Empty Slots | 0 | 0 |
| STORAGE | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | OMEN Transcend by HP 16 |
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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 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC) |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | OMEN Transcend by HP 16 |
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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 4060 / Intel UHD Graphics |
| Video Memory | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Video System Features | - | NVIDIA G-SYNC |
| Gaming | - | Yes |
| Camera | Yes - 1080p | Yes - Full HD |
| Camera Features | - | HP TrueVision, privacy shutter, IR camera, Temporal Noise Reduction |
| Video Resolutions | - | 1080p |
| Frame Rate | 30 frames per second | - |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, microphone | Dual speakers, dual array microphone |
| Compliant Standards | - | DTS:X Ultra |
| Audio Features | Nahimic 3 sound technology, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker | Output: Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Audio Boost |
| VR Ready | Yes | - |
| COMMUNICATIONS | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | OMEN Transcend by HP 16 |
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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 | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Features | Dual stream (2x2) | Dual stream (2x2), HP Extended Range Wireless LAN |
| BATTERY | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | OMEN Transcend by HP 16 |
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| Technology | 4-cell lithium polymer | 4-cell lithium polymer |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 99.9 Wh | 70 Wh |
| Battery Run Time | - | Video playback: up to 10 hours Typical usage: up to 7.75 hours |
| AC ADAPTER | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | OMEN Transcend by HP 16 |
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| Output | - | 230 Watt |
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| INPUT | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | OMEN Transcend by HP 16 |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, imagepad |
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| Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes (RGB) |
| Features | Per-key RGB | Anti-ghosting, 26-key rollover, 4-Zone RGB backlight |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | OMEN Transcend by HP 16 |
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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 |
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery, Sleep & Charge) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Sleep & Charge) USB 3.2 Gen 1 HDMI 2.1 LAN (RJ-45) Headphone/microphone combo jack |
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| Memory Card Reader | Yes (SD Card) | - |
| SOFTWARE | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | OMEN Transcend by HP 16 |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home - English |
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| Software Included | MSI Mystic Light, MSI APP Player, MSI Center, SteelSeries GG | HP Support Assistant, McAfee LiveSafe (12 months subscription), Dropbox (25 GB Cloud Storage) (free for 1 year), HP Connection Optimizer, Xbox Game Pass (1 month trial), ExpressVPN (30 days trial), LastPass Premium (30 days trial), HP QuickDrop, myHP, HP OMEN Gaming Hub, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial) |
| MISCELLANEOUS | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | OMEN Transcend by HP 16 |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | HP 230 Watt Smart AC Adapter |
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| Integrated Options | - | Ambient light sensor |
| Features | SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology | HP Fast Charge, firmware TPM, Modern Standby |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year |
| Model Number | - | u0004na |
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