In depth comparison and review of MSI GS76 11UG (291UK Stealth) 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 GS76 11UG (291UK Stealth) | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 39.61 cm x 25.94 cm x 2.025 cm | 35.8 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.34 cm |
| Weight | 2.45 kg | 2.38 kg |
| Colour | Core black | Titanium blue |
| DISPLAY | MSI GS76 11UG (291UK Stealth) | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 17.3" | 15.6" |
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| LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | LED backlight |
| Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 360 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | - |
| Colour Gamut | - | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Features | MSI Matrix Display, thin bezel design, IPS-level, MSI True Color Technology 3.0 | MSI Matrix Display |
| PROCESSOR | MSI GS76 11UG (291UK Stealth) | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz | Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900HK / 2.5 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.6 GHz | 5 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 8-core | 14-core |
| Cache | 24 MB | 24 MB |
| Chipset | Intel HM570 | - |
| Features | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT), Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 |
| MEMORY | MSI GS76 11UG (291UK Stealth) | 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 | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR5 SDRAM |
| Speed | 3200 MHz | 4800 MHz |
| Rated Speed | 3200 MHz | - |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | SO-DIMM 262-pin |
| Slots Qty | 2 | 2 |
| Empty Slots | 0 | 0 |
| STORAGE | MSI GS76 11UG (291UK Stealth) | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 1 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 GS76 11UG (291UK Stealth) | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti |
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| Video Memory | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Video System Features | Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0 | - |
| Camera | Yes - 720p | Yes - 1080p |
| Camera Features | IR camera | - |
| Frame Rate | 30 frames per second | 30 frames per second |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, microphone | Stereo speakers, microphone |
| Audio Features | Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, noise-cancellation technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology | Nahimic 3 sound technology, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker |
| VR Ready | - | Yes |
| COMMUNICATIONS | MSI GS76 11UG (291UK Stealth) | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) |
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| Wireless Controller | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i |
| Network Interface | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Features | Killer Ethernet, Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology | Dual stream (2x2) |
| BATTERY | MSI GS76 11UG (291UK Stealth) | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) |
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| Technology | 4-cell lithium polymer | 4-cell lithium polymer |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 99.9 Wh | 99.9 Wh |
| AC ADAPTER | MSI GS76 11UG (291UK Stealth) | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) |
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| Output | 230 Watt | - |
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| INPUT | MSI GS76 11UG (291UK Stealth) | 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 GS76 11UG (291UK Stealth) | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) |
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| Slots | 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (0 free) 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0) (1 free) |
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| Interfaces | LAN HDMI USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery) Headphone/microphone combo jack 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) |
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 UHS-III Card) | Yes (SD Card) |
| SOFTWARE | MSI GS76 11UG (291UK Stealth) | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Home Advanced | Windows 11 Home |
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| Software Included | Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), SteelSeries Engine 3, Killer Network Manager, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player, MSI True Color 3.0, MSI Center, MSI Battery Master | MSI Mystic Light, MSI APP Player, MSI Center, SteelSeries GG |
| MISCELLANEOUS | MSI GS76 11UG (291UK Stealth) | 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 Trinity+ technology | SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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