Side by side comparison and review of MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider) and MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
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
Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.
lightweight design
fast intel evo platform
high-resolution display
efficient thermal management
good battery life
limited graphics power
fewer port options
higher price point
no dedicated GPU
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK 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 12UHS (278UK 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 | 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) | 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 120 Hz | - |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | - | 16:10 |
| Colour Gamut | 100% Adobe RGB | 100% sRGB |
| Features | MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 3.0 | IPS-level |
| PROCESSOR | MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK 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 Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 | Intel Smart Cache |
| MEMORY | MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK 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 12UHS (278UK 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 12UHS (278UK Raider) | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
|---|---|---|
| Video Memory | 16 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 12UHS (278UK 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless Controller | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i | - |
| Network Interface | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet | - |
| Ethernet Controller | Killer E3100G | - |
| BATTERY | MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider) | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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| Technology | 4-cell | 4-cell |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 99.9 Wh | 75 Wh |
| INPUT | MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider) | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes (white) |
| Features | Per-key RGB | White LED backlight |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK Raider) | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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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 USB 3.2 Gen 1 2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery) HDMI (4K support) |
| Memory Card Reader | Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) | Yes (microSD) |
| SOFTWARE | MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK 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 | - | Tobii Aware, MSI Center |
| MISCELLANEOUS | MSI GE66 12UHS (278UK 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, MSI Mystic Light Sync supported | MIL-STD-810G tested |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 1 year |
| Model Number | - | 038UK |
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