MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider) vs. MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider) and MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superb gaming performance

high refresh rate display

excellent thermal management

robust build quality

versatile connectivity options

quite expensive

heavy and bulky

average battery life

loud under load

MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

excellent cooling system

comprehensive connectivity options

quite heavy

expensive

average battery life

loud under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider) and MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider) vs. MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider) MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.34 cm 39.7 cm x 28.4 cm x 2.59 cm
Weight 2.38 kg 2.9 kg
Colour Titanium blue -
DISPLAY MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider) MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
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
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
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 GE76 12UGS (421UK)
CPU Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900HK / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.7 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 Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider) MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
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 GE76 12UGS (421UK)
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)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider) MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Video Memory 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - MSI OverBoost technology
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 1080p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two subwoofers, microphone
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker Nahimic audio, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider) MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK)
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 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer E3100G -
BATTERY MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider) MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK)
Technology 4-cell 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 99.9 Wh 99 Wh
INPUT MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider) MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Per-key RGB Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider) MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free) -
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
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider) MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider) MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology, MSI Mystic Light Sync supported SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology, MSI Mystic Light Sync supported
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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