Razer Blade 18 vs. MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Razer Blade 18 and MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO). 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.

Razer Blade 18 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Razer Blade 18 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-resolution display

premium build quality

advanced cooling system

good port selection

expensive price point

heavy for portability

average battery life

loud under load

MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

ample connectivity options

efficient cooling system

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

premium price tag

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Razer Blade 18 and MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
82 % - Design
84 % - Display
93 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Razer Blade 18 vs. MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Blade 18 MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.99 cm x 27.54 cm x 2.19 cm 35.8 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.34 cm
Weight 3.1 kg 2.38 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Black Core black
DISPLAY Razer Blade 18 MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
Screen Size (Type) 18" 15.6"
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (QHD) 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 -
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
PROCESSOR Razer Blade 18 MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
CPU Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13950HX Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.5 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 24-core 14-core
Cache 36 MB 24 MB
Features Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Razer Blade 18 MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
RAM 16 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 5600 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 5600 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Razer Blade 18 MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 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 Razer Blade 18 MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 VRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA CUDA Technology, NVIDIA GPU Boost Technology, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, NVIDIA WhisperMode 2.0, Ray tracing cores Gen2, NVIDIA Tensor Cores Gen 3, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus Dynamic Boost, MSI OverBoost technology
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 5 Megapixel -
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Six speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards THX Spatial Audio -
Audio Features Output: 7.1 codec via HDMI, 3 smart amplifiers, 2 tweeters, 4 woofers Output: Nahimic audio, Hi-Res Audio
VR Ready Yes Yes
COMMUNICATIONS Razer Blade 18 MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11w, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11u, IEEE 802.11v, IEEE 802.11az -
BATTERY Razer Blade 18 MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 91.7 Wh 65 Wh
AC ADAPTER Razer Blade 18 MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 280 Watt 280 Watt
INPUT Razer Blade 18 MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features N-key rollover, per-key RGB, Razer Chroma RGB, precision glass touchpad Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Razer Blade 18 MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack (mini-phone 3.5 mm)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN (RJ-45)
LAN
HDMI 2.1 (8K support)
Mini DisplayPort
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) -
SOFTWARE Razer Blade 18 MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Razer Blade 18 MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Illuminated Razer logo, Modern Standby, Razer Synapse 3 support SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 2 years
Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 489UK
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