Side by side comparison and review of OMEN by HP Laptop 17 and MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth). 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 GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.
powerful gaming performance
high refresh rate display
sleek, attractive design
robust build quality
good thermal management
relatively expensive
average battery life
heavy for portability
noisy under load
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | OMEN by HP Laptop 17 | MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 42.3 cm x 30.4 cm x 3.3 cm | 35.8 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.98 cm |
| Weight | 3.78 kg | 2.1 kg |
| Colour | Shadow black (cover), carbon fibre pattern (cover), sandblasted hairline keyboard frame finish | Shadow mesh pattern, shadow mesh cover, twinkle black base | Core black |
| DISPLAY | OMEN by HP Laptop 17 | MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 17.3" - IPS | 15.6" |
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| LCD Backlight Technology | WLED backlight | LED backlight |
| Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 120 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | - | 16:9 |
| Features | Full HD anti-glare | MSI Matrix Display, narrow-bezel design |
| PROCESSOR | OMEN by HP Laptop 17 | MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i7 (7th Gen) 7700HQ / 2.8 GHz | Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 3.8 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
| Number of Cores | Quad-Core | 8-core |
| Cache | 6 MB | 24 MB |
| 64-bit Computing | Yes | - |
| Chipset | Mobile Intel HM175 | Intel HM570 |
| Features | Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) |
| MEMORY | OMEN by HP Laptop 17 | MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) |
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| RAM | 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) | 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) |
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| Max RAM Supported | - | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Speed | 2400 MHz | 3200 MHz |
| Rated Speed | 2400 MHz | 3200 MHz |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | SO-DIMM 260-pin |
| Slots Qty | 2 | 2 |
| Empty Slots | 0 | 0 |
| STORAGE | OMEN by HP Laptop 17 | MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) | 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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| Secondary Storage | 1 TB HDD SATA / 7200 rpm | - |
| AUDIO & VIDEO | OMEN by HP Laptop 17 | MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 |
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| Video Memory | 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Video System Features | NVIDIA G-SYNC | Max-Q design |
| Camera | Yes - HD | Yes - 720p |
| Camera Features | IR camera, HP Wide Vision FHD | IR camera |
| Frame Rate | - | 30 frames per second |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, dual array microphone | Stereo speakers |
| Audio Features | Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Audio Boost | - |
| COMMUNICATIONS | OMEN by HP Laptop 17 | MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 |
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| Wireless Controller | - | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 |
| Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Features | Miracast, dual stream (2x2) | - |
| BATTERY | OMEN by HP Laptop 17 | MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) |
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| Technology | 8-cell Lithium Ion | 4-cell |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 86 Wh | 99 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 12.75 hours | - |
| Battery Run Time | Video playback: up to 11 hours | - |
| AC ADAPTER | OMEN by HP Laptop 17 | MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) |
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| Output | 230 Watt | 230 Watt |
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| INPUT | OMEN by HP Laptop 17 | MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Numeric Keypad | Yes | - |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes (RGB) |
| Features | Anti-ghosting, Macros, multi-touch touchpad, gesture function | Per-key RGB |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | OMEN by HP Laptop 17 | MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) |
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| Interfaces | Thunderbolt 3 (supports DisplayPort) (Sleep & Charge) 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Mini DisplayPort HDMI LAN Microphone input Headphone/microphone combo jack USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Sleep & Charge) |
Headphone/microphone combo jack USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Power Delivery) USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 LAN HDMI |
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| Memory Card Reader | Yes (SD Card) | - |
| SOFTWARE | OMEN by HP Laptop 17 | MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English | Windows 10 Home Advanced |
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| Software Included | Netflix, HP CoolSense, Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Dropbox (25 GB Cloud Storage) (free for 1 year), HP Audio Switch, HP JumpStart, HP Sure Connect, HP Orbit | WinZip, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), SteelSeries Engine 3, MSI Dragon Gaming Center, Killer Network Manager, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, Nahimic VR, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player |
| MISCELLANEOUS | OMEN by HP Laptop 17 | MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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| Integrated Options | Accelerometer | - |
| Security Slot Type | Kensington security slot | - |
| Theft/Intrusion Protection | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) | - |
| Features | Power-on password | SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology |
| ENERGY STAR Certified | Yes | - |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year - pick-up and return | Limited warranty - 2 years |
| Model Number | an002na | - |
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