MSI GF65 10UE (016UK Thin) vs. MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GF65 10UE (016UK Thin) and MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth). 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.

MSI GF65 10UE (016UK Thin) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF65 10UE (016UK Thin) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

compact and portable

reasonable price point

solid build quality

average battery life

noisy under load

limited port selection

mediocre color accuracy

MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

sleek, portable design

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

good thermal management

expensive price point

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GF65 10UE (016UK Thin) and MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GF65 10UE (016UK Thin) vs. MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GF65 10UE (016UK Thin) MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.4 cm x 2.17 cm 35.83 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.98 cm
Weight 1.86 kg 2.1 kg
Colour - Core black
DISPLAY MSI GF65 10UE (016UK Thin) MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, IPS-level MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Colour Technology, thin bezel design
PROCESSOR MSI GF65 10UE (016UK Thin) MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache 12 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 Intel HM470
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, Intel Speed Shift Technology
MEMORY MSI GF65 10UE (016UK Thin) MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE MSI GF65 10UE (016UK Thin) MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GF65 10UE (016UK Thin) MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Nahimic 3 sound technology, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GF65 10UE (016UK Thin) MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Killer Ethernet, dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GF65 10UE (016UK Thin) MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth)
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 99.9 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7 hours -
INPUT MSI GF65 10UE (016UK Thin) MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Red backlighting Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GF65 10UE (016UK Thin) MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE MSI GF65 10UE (016UK Thin) MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home
Software Included - SteelSeries Engine 3, MSI Dragon Gaming Center, MSI APP Player
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GF65 10UE (016UK Thin) MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Cooler Boost 5 technology SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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