In depth comparison and review of MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider) and MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider). 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 12UHS (278UK Raider) | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) |
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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 26.7 cm x 2.34 cm |
| Weight | 2.38 kg | 2.38 kg |
| Colour | Titanium blue | Titanium blue |
| DISPLAY | MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider) | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 15.6" | 15.6" |
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| LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | LED backlight |
| Screen Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 120 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Colour Gamut | 100% Adobe RGB | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Features | MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 3.0 | MSI Matrix Display |
| PROCESSOR | MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider) | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900HK / 2.5 GHz | Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900HK / 2.5 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 5 GHz | 5 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 14-core | 14-core |
| Cache | 24 MB | 24 MB |
| Features | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT), Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 |
| MEMORY | MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider) | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) |
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| RAM | 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) | 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) |
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| Max RAM Supported | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5 SDRAM | DDR5 SDRAM |
| Speed | 4800 MHz | 4800 MHz |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 262-pin | SO-DIMM 262-pin |
| Slots Qty | 2 | 2 |
| Empty Slots | 0 | 0 |
| STORAGE | MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider) | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) | 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider) | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti |
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| Video Memory | 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Camera | Yes - 1080p | Yes - 1080p |
| 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 | Nahimic 3 sound technology, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker |
| VR Ready | Yes | Yes |
| COMMUNICATIONS | MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider) | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) |
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| 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) |
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| Wireless Controller | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i |
| Network Interface | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Ethernet Controller | Killer E3100G | - |
| Features | - | Dual stream (2x2) |
| BATTERY | MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider) | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) |
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| Technology | 4-cell | 4-cell lithium polymer |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 99.9 Wh | 99.9 Wh |
| INPUT | MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider) | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes (RGB) |
| Features | Per-key RGB | Per-key RGB |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider) | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) |
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| Slots | 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free) | - |
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| Interfaces | LAN HDMI Mini DisplayPort USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) Headphone/microphone combo jack |
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 |
| Memory Card Reader | Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) | Yes (SD Card) |
| SOFTWARE | MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider) | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) |
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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 |
| MISCELLANEOUS | MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider) | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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| Features | SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology, MSI Mystic Light Sync supported | SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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