MSI GS66 Series

Processor: Intel Alder Lake-P i9-12900H, Intel Alder Lake-S i7-12700H, Intel Comet Lake i7-10750H, Intel Comet Lake i7-10870H, Intel Comet Lake i7-10875H, Intel Comet Lake i9-10980HK, Intel Tiger Lake i7-11800H, Intel Tiger Lake i9-11900H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU
Display: 15.60 inch
Weight: 2.1kg, 2.167kg, 2.186kg, 2.2kg
Price: 1200, 1899, 2200, 2300, 2400, 2500, 2700, 2849, 3100, 3149, 3650, 3950, 4000, 4800 euro

Average Score: 81.88% - good
Average of 34 scores (from 76 reviews)

price: 70%, performance: 92%, features: 62%, display: 86%, mobility: 68%, workmanship: 82%, ergonomy: 81%, emissions: 71%

MSI GS66 Stealth 10SFS

Specifications

Notebook: MSI GS66 Stealth 10SFS
Processor: Intel Comet Lake i9-10980HK
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q 8192 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.167kg
Price: 2849 euro
Links: MSI homepage
MSI notebook section

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Average Score: 80% - good

Average of 2 scores (from 2 reviews)

Reviews

82.8% MSI GS66 Stealth 10SFS Laptop Review: Visually subdued, acoustically conspicuous | Notebookcheck
While the GS65 had some difficulties against the competitors in many regards, MSI presents a completely updated successor with the GS66. Find out in our detailed review what has changed for the better.

Foreign Reviews

80% MSI GS66 Stealth Review
Source: Geeknetic Spanish

ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/01/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% MSI GS66 Stealth Review
Source: Geeknetic Spanish

ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/01/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%

MSI GS66 10SGS

Specifications

Notebook: MSI GS66 10SGS
Processor: Intel Comet Lake i7-10750H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q 8192 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.167kg
Price: 2700 euro
Links: MSI homepage
MSI notebook section

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Average Score: 80% - good

Average of 4 scores (from 8 reviews)

Reviews

84% MSI GS66 Stealth 10SGS Laptop Review: Core i7 or Core i9? | Notebookcheck
It's been a long time since we've seen a completely redesigned GS laptop from MSI. The GS66 is a leap forward for the series in terms of visual style and build quality while the new processors are just okay upgrades at best.

MSI GS66 Stealth - disassembly and upgrade options
Source: Laptop Media English

Archive.org version
Support, online available, Short, Date: 11/12/2020

MSI GS66 Stealth - disassembly and upgrade options
Source: Laptop Media English

Archive.org version
Support, online available, Short, Date: 11/12/2020

90% MSI GS66 Stealth review
Source: Laptop Mag English

Archive.org version
The $2,699 MSI GS66 Stealth is a bubbling font of awesome. From its stellar graphics and overall performance, lightning-fast transfer speeds and surprising endurance, there’s just a whole lot of win underneath that 0.7-inch chassis. And I didn’t even mention the lovely display and cushy, customizable keyboard. My only real gripe is the audio. I’ve become so used to MSI, Dynaudio and Nahimic knocking it out of the park audio-wise, it’s surprising when it falls flat.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/05/2020
Rating: Total score: 90%

90% MSI GS66 Stealth review
Source: Laptop Mag English

70% MSI GS66 Stealth
Source: PC Mag English

Archive.org version
The MSI GS66 Stealth is a well-built and potent high-end gaming laptop, but it has a few shortcomings (especially considering the price of our review configuration) and loses some of the identity of its predecessor.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/01/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%

70% MSI GS66 Stealth
Source: PC Mag English

Foreign Reviews

Test MSI GS66 z Intel Core i7-10875H oraz GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
Source: PurePC Turkish

PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Beautiful design; solid workmanship; comfortable keyboard; good touchpad; great speakers; high gaming performance; long battery life. Negative: No memory card reader; overheats while using; high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/15/2020

Test MSI GS66 z Intel Core i7-10875H oraz GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
Source: PurePC Turkish

MSI GS66 10SF-067 Stealth

Specifications

Notebook: MSI GS66 10SF-067 Stealth
Processor: Intel Comet Lake i7-10750H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q 8192 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.1kg
Price: 2300 euro
Links: MSI homepage
MSI notebook section

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Average Score: 81.67% - good

Average of 3 scores (from 7 reviews)

Reviews

MSI GS66 Stealth review – a change that is more than welcome
Source: Laptop Media English

Archive.org version
Not many displays feature calibration software embedded into their Gamer-centric apps. And we really appreciate it. This, combined with the capable hardware that spans to Core i9-10980HK, and RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, and that can fit 64GB of DDR4 memory and two M.2 drives are something that not only gamers will like. Content creators, 3D designers, and architects might find using this machine a piece of cake.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/12/2020

MSI GS66 Stealth - disassembly and upgrade options
Source: Laptop Media English

Archive.org version
Support, online available, Short, Date: 11/12/2020

75% MSI’s GS66 Stealth Almost Has What It Takes To Beat Razer
Source: The Verge English

Archive.org version
The GS66 Stealth that we tested is a fast gaming laptop, and it’s priced competitively to Razer’s Blade 15 — even undercutting its most similar configuration when it comes to packing in a faster refresh rate display, a larger battery, and more RAM. It’s not a bad deal on the lower-end configurations either, keeping appealing features like a Thunderbolt 3 port and a 144Hz refresh rate display in its most affordable $1,499 model. Despite a few nagging design issues, the foundation is more sound and powerful than ever. MSI’s design is the clear winner compared to the plentiful amount of all-plastic gaming laptops in each configuration’s price range. For now, Razer is still the standard to beat, but MSI is getting awfully close.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/30/2020
Rating: Total score: 75%

85% MSI GS66 Stealth review (i7, RTX 2070) – white-collar performance notebook
Source: Ultrabook Review English

Archive.org version
For the most part, the MSI GS66 Stealth is a good laptop that should meet the design, ergonomics, performance, and battery life expectations of its potential buyers, but it's also affected by small imperfections and quirks. Many of those concern the system's performance and thermals in demanding loads, that's why I'd primarily look into the lower-tier i7 + RTX 2060/2070 configurations of this laptop, as versatile a work/school computer with only secondary gaming abilities. We're getting in-depth in the lengthy review down below.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/07/2020
Rating: Total score: 85%

85% MSI GS66 Stealth review: A 300Hz gaming laptop in a crowded field
Source: Engadget English

Archive.org version
The GS66 is a solid follow-up to MSI’s groundbreaking GS65 Stealth Thin. It’s more powerful in every way, it has a blazing fast 300Hz screen and it even has a decent keyboard and touchpad. But it’s heavier than before, and it doesn’t stand out nearly as much from the gaming laptop competition. Still, it’s a decent option if you’re looking for a premium gaming notebook without paying Razer prices.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/29/2020
Rating: Total score: 85%

MSI GS66 Stealth review: A premium gaming laptop in a crowded field
Source: Engadget English

Archive.org version
MSI's GS66 Stealth is a solid followup to the GS65, one of our favorite gaming laptops. The new model packs Nvidia RTX graphics and Intel's new 10th gen chips in a sleek black chassis. But while there's nothing wrong with the GS66, it faces a much more competitive field. Razer's offerings cost more, but come in sleeker, more lightweight designs, and Asus's Zephyrus G14 is nearly as fast but cheaper, lighter, and with vastly superior battery life. We like the GS66, but these days, gaming laptops are so good it's worth shopping around.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/29/2020

Foreign Reviews

MSI GS66 Stealth: un computer de gaming „ascuns” într-o carcasă subțire
Source: Go4it.ro

→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Great built quality; silent system; high gaming performance; nice display; long battery life. Negative: Uncomfortable keyboard; no SD card reader.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/12/2020

MSI GS66 Stealth 10SE-045

Gaming laptops have always been a tremendous growing market, especially in this modern era, and the MSI GS66 Stealth 10SE is one such laptop to join the market. It is a classy gaming laptop with a 240Hz display. In technical terms, it is a slightly watered-down version of the GS66 Stealth 10SFS and also comes with a lower price than the latter. On the other hand, in terms of its hardware, the GS66 brings all the latest computer games smoothly onto the matte 15.6-inch screen with a 240Hz (as mentioned earlier) Full-HD IPS panel. While the display delivers good contrast (1,007:1), the maximum brightness (259 cd/m²) is relatively low, as normally values beyond 300 cd/m² are considered good. In addition, the display flickers at a frequency of 23,580 Hz at brightness levels of 19% and below. However, even sensitive users would not be that troubled by headaches and/or eye problems due to the high frequency. The chiclet keyboard with RGB lighting is definitely suitable for everyday use, improving the overall typing experience.

As far as the processor is concerned, there is a built-in Core i7-10750H hexa-core processor (Comet Lake) that represents a good compromise between performance, power consumption and price. The CPU runs at a base speed of 2.3 GHz. The clock rate can be increased to range between 4.3 GHz (six cores) and 5 GHz (one core) via Turbo. Furthermore, Hyper-Threading (two threads per core) is supported. This MSI laptop provides sufficient computing power for all common application areas due to the powerful hexa-core processor, dual-channel memory, and a fast NVMe SSD, which makes for a quick and smooth system. Apart from that, the high-end GPU brings all modern computer games smoothly onto the screen.

In terms of its graphic cards, the GeForce RTX 2060 graphics core (Turing) supports DirectX 12 and runs at a base speed of 960 MHz. In addition, there is a possible increase of up to 1,200 MHz when boosted, and higher speeds are also feasible if the GPU does not reach a specified temperature and/or energy threshold. Apart from that, it should be noted that the GPU can make use of fast GDDR6 graphics memory. This GPU can handle resolutions beyond Full HD, although an appropriate monitor would have to be plugged in for this.

In terms of its noise emission, the GS66's fans can already turn up considerably in idle usage. At this point, the measured sound pressure levels were up to 40 dB(A). Nevertheless, the fans are indeed quiet from time to time, and then silence prevails. However, the sound pressure levels tend to increase even more under load. Overall, this device is a great gaming laptop to explore, depending on personal choice and preference.

Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam

Specifications

Notebook: MSI GS66 Stealth 10SE-045
Processor: Intel Comet Lake i7-10750H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile 6144 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.186kg
Price: 1899 euro
Links: MSI homepage
MSI notebook section

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Average Score: 78.33% - good

Average of 6 scores (from 16 reviews)

Reviews

82.5% MSI GS66 Stealth 10SE in review: Classy gaming laptop with a 240 Hz display | Notebookcheck
The hardware in the GS66 brings all the latest computer games smoothly onto the matte 15.6-inch screen (240 Hz, FHD, IPS). The rest of the equipment is also right: NVMe SSD, 16 GB of RAM (dual-channel mode), and a Thunderbolt 3 port.

70% MSI GS66 Stealth review
Source: Tech Advisor English

Archive.org version
The MSI GS66 Stealth is built around its screen, and that’s no surprise: the 240Hz display included here has smooth, fast operation for eSports, ample ability for single-player gaming and great quality levels.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/02/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%

70% MSI GS66 Stealth review
Source: Tech Advisor English

80% MSI GS66 Stealth review
Source: Techradar English

Archive.org version
The MSI GS66 Stealth has a brilliant 240Hz screen, good components and impressive ergonomics and connectivity, but rivals have better longevity, CPU power and design.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/10/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% MSI GS66 Stealth review
Source: Techradar English

Foreign Reviews

Dank überarbeitetem Gehäuse viel besser
Source: HardwareLuxx German

DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/09/2020

Dank überarbeitetem Gehäuse viel besser
Source: HardwareLuxx German

DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/09/2020

MSI GS66 Stealth 10SE
Source: Noticias 3D Spanish

ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice design; great built quality; powerful hardware; excellent display; good speakers. Negative: High price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/29/2020

MSI GS66 Stealth 10SE
Source: Noticias 3D Spanish

Review: MSI GS66 Stealth (Core i7-10750H + GeForce RTX 2060)
Source: El chapuzas Informatico Spanish

ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Excellent design; metal case; great built quality; high portability; big screen; powerful hardware; backlit keys; nice connectivity; good cooling system. Negative: High price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/29/2020

Review: MSI GS66 Stealth (Core i7-10750H + GeForce RTX 2060)
Source: El chapuzas Informatico Spanish

Обзор MSI GS66 Stealth — черный-черный ноутбук для геймеров «под прикрытием»
Source: Hi-Tech Mail

RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Slim size; light weight; stylish design; powerful hardware; high performance; nice display.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/02/2020

Обзор MSI GS66 Stealth — черный-черный ноутбук для геймеров «под прикрытием»
Source: Hi-Tech Mail

RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Slim size; light weight; stylish design; powerful hardware; high performance; nice display.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/02/2020

Trải nghiệm nhanh GS66 Stealth - thiết kế mới, hoàn thiện tốt hơn, hiệu năng ổn
Source: Tinh Te

VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Modern design; great built quality; nice performance; powerful hardware; excellent display.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/25/2020

Trải nghiệm nhanh GS66 Stealth - thiết kế mới, hoàn thiện tốt hơn, hiệu năng ổn
Source: Tinh Te

VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Modern design; great built quality; nice performance; powerful hardware; excellent display.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/25/2020

85% مراجعة لحاسب الألعاب المحمول MSI GS66 Stealth: تحديثات ضخمة! وسرعة 240 هرتز!
Source: Unlimited Tech

→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/18/2020
Rating: Total score: 85%

85% مراجعة لحاسب الألعاب المحمول MSI GS66 Stealth: تحديثات ضخمة! وسرعة 240 هرتز!
Source: Unlimited Tech

→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/18/2020
Rating: Total score: 85%

MSI GS66 Stealth 10SFS-064IT

Specifications

Notebook: MSI GS66 Stealth 10SFS-064IT
Processor: Intel Comet Lake i7-10750H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.1kg
Links: MSI homepage
MSI notebook section

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Average Score: 90% - very good

Average of 1 scores (from 3 reviews)

Foreign Reviews

90% Msi Gs66 Stealth: Il Laptop Che Fonde Design E Potenza
Source: Everyeye.it Italian

IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/17/2020
Rating: Total score: 90%

MSI GS66 Stealth: GPU NVIDIA RTX 2070 SUPER e schermo da 300Hz
Source: Leonardo.it Tech Italian

IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful hardware; high gaming performance; stylish design; compact size; light weight; long battery life; excellent display.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/13/2020

Обзор ноутбука MSI GS66 Stealth: сними пиджак, ослабь галстук, закатай рукава и просто играй
Source: 3DNews.ru

RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful hardware; high gaming performance; premium design; solid workmanship; metal case; excellent connectivity; nice display; great ergonomy. Negative: Noisy under loads; overheats while using.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/29/2020

MSI GS66 Stealth 10SF-067

Specifications

Notebook: MSI GS66 Stealth 10SF-067
Processor: Intel Comet Lake i7-10750H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.1kg
Links: MSI homepage
MSI notebook section

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Average Score: 85% - good

Average of 1 scores (from 2 reviews)

Foreign Reviews

Recensione MSI GS66 Stealth, il notebook da Gaming con lo smoking!
Source: HDblog.it Italian

IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Light weight; high performance; long battery life; excellent display. Negative: Low speakers; relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/26/2020

85% MSI GS66 Stealth review (Core i7, RTX 2070, ecran IPS 240 Hz)
Source: Giz.ro

→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/13/2020
Rating: Total score: 85%

MSI GS66 10SGS-205

Specifications

Notebook: MSI GS66 10SGS-205
Processor: Intel Comet Lake i9-10980HK
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q 8192 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.1kg
Price: 3650 euro
Links: MSI homepage
MSI notebook section

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Average Score: 79.33% - good

Average of 3 scores (from 4 reviews)

Reviews

78% Msi GS66 Stealth Review – Power And Portability In Your Hands
Source: Pokde English

Archive.org version
The MSI GS66 Stealth is a great gaming laptop. You get solid performance, good build quality, a decent array of ports, above average battery life, good display with 300Hz refresh rate, per-key RGB, and surprisingly great speakers in a very portable package.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/28/2020
Rating: Total score: 78% price: 70% performance: 80% mobility: 75% workmanship: 85%

MSI GS66 Stealth Review: Thin and small, with a 300Hz screen
Source: Good Gear Guide English

Archive.org version
If you glance back at the charts above, the MSI GS66 Stealth posts solid performance overall, especially considering its weight and size. The problem is when you consider the pedigree of the components inside—Core i9 and RTX 2080 Super—as well as the price as configured, we hoped for more.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/20/2020

80% MSI GS66 Stealth Review: Thin and small, with a 300Hz screen
Source: PC World English

Archive.org version
The MSI GS66 Stealth is an impressively thin and light gaming laptop with solid performance, but our high-end configuration probably strained the thermal limits of the design. A dialed-down configuration will probably deliver better bang for buck.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/19/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

80% MSI GS66 Stealth 10SGS - testujemy gamingowy laptop za ponad 15 tys. zł
Source: ITHardware.pl Turkish

PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/03/2020
Rating: Total score: 80% workmanship: 100%

MSI GS66 Stealth 10SFS-440

Specifications

Notebook: MSI GS66 Stealth 10SFS-440
Processor: Intel Comet Lake i7-10875H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.1kg
Price: 2200 euro
Links: MSI homepage
MSI notebook section

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Reviews

MSI GS66 Stealth: Performance BEAST!
Source: Yugatech English

Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/17/2020

MSI GS66 Stealth Review: Hot Stuff
Source: Unbox English

Archive.org version
MSI’s GS66 Stealth is a suave, debonaire laptop that’s fit for James Bond. Unfortunately, it also has its own issues under the hood that make it a little complicated to own. The so-so audio and less than ideal thermals make the laptop feel like a mixed bag, rather than a slam dunk that it should’ve been at the get-go.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/06/2020

MSI GS66 Stealth Review (2020 Intel 10th Gen)
Source: Mobile Tech Review English

Archive.org version
The Stealth is available with Intel 6 and 8 core i7 and 8-core i9 CPUs, NVIDA RTX 2060, 2070 Super Max-Q and RTX 2080 Max-Q dedicated graphics with NVIDIA Optimus. It has a full HD display available in 144Hz, 240Hz and 300Hz refresh rates, an improved SteelSeries per key RGB backlit keyboard, Thunderbolt 3, Wi-Fi 6, a triple fan cooling system and 99.9WHr battery. Pricing starts at $1,499.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/11/2020

MSI GS66 Stealth 10SE-616XES

Specifications

Notebook: MSI GS66 Stealth 10SE-616XES
Processor: Intel Comet Lake i7-10875H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.1kg
Links: MSI homepage
MSI notebook section

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Foreign Reviews

MSI GS66 Stealth 10SE-616XES: Rendimiento Gaming Bestial
Source: Mi Mundo Gadget Spanish

ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Excellent display; powerful hardware; USB-C; Thunderbolt 3 port. Negative: No SD card slot.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/31/2020

MSI GS66 Stealth 10UE

Specifications

Notebook: MSI GS66 Stealth 10UE
Processor: Intel Comet Lake i7-10870H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU 6144 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.1kg
Links: MSI homepage
MSI notebook section

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Reviews

2021 MSI GE76 and GE66 Raider, GS66 Stealth and Stealth 15M – premium performance laptops with Nvidia RTX 3000 graphics
Source: Ultrabook Review English

I’ll also add that MSI haven’t shared much in terms of availability and pricing for these models, but I’d expect them in-store around February 2021, given what I know about the competition’s timeline. Looking forward to properly give them a spin and share our findings with you.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/14/2021

MSI GS66 Stealth 10UG

Specifications

Notebook: MSI GS66 Stealth 10UG
Processor: Intel Comet Lake i7-10870H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU 8192 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.1kg
Price: 2400 euro
Links: MSI homepage
MSI notebook section

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Reviews

84% MSI GS66 Stealth 10UG Laptop Review: How Fast is a 95 W GeForce RTX 3070? | Notebookcheck
GeForce RTX 30 laptops are coming in like a wrecking ball meaning we're doing our best to find out which models come out on top or bottom. Let's see how the MSI GS66 and its GeForce RTX 3070 compare to other RTX laptops currently available.

Foreign Reviews

[Análisis] MSI GS66 Stealth 10UG-035ES: Revolucionario
Source: Mi Mundo Gadget Spanish

ES→EN
Positive: Big screen; nice display; powerful hardware; great connectivity. Negative: No SD card reader; no numeric keypad.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/10/2021

[Análisis] MSI GS66 Stealth 10UG-035ES: Revolucionario
Source: Mi Mundo Gadget Spanish

ES→EN
Positive: Big screen; nice display; powerful hardware; great connectivity. Negative: No SD card reader; no numeric keypad.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/10/2021

MSI GS66 Stealth 10UH

Specifications

Notebook: MSI GS66 Stealth 10UH
Processor: Intel Comet Lake i9-10980HK
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU 8192 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.1kg
Price: 4000 euro
Links: MSI homepage
MSI notebook section

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Average Score: 80% - good

Average of 1 scores (from 5 reviews)

Reviews

MSI GS66 Stealth 10UH Review
Source: Vortez English

Having a solid hardware configuration, the GS66 Stealth 10UH tackles varying tasks with ease. A brief mention of the 8-core, 16 thread processor, 32GB DDR4, 2TB M.2 SSD and powerful graphics delivery from that RTX 3080, highlights how ferocious this laptop is. It’ll probably outperform most desktop computers. So, this laptop shows no signs of performance weakness and is able to offer reliable 3D performance in the latest triple-a gaming titles and will be proficient in content creation workflows too.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/18/2021

MSI GS66 Stealth (2021)
Source: PC Mag English

The fastest gaming laptop on the block it is not, however; our tests show that despite using a GeForce RTX 3080, our review unit trailed the Alienware m15 R4 using a higher-wattage GeForce RTX 3070. The Alienware remains our Editors' Choice pick for high-end 15.6-inch gaming notebooks, but the MSI is a fair runner-up, especially if you value its upgradability, good battery life, and much more conservative looks.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/06/2021

80% MSI GS66 Stealth (2021) review
Source: Laptop Mag English

The MSI GS66 Stealth has a lot to offer gamers looking for a true thin-and-light gaming laptop. First, you’ve got the design that looks good anywhere. Next, you’ve got that powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 GPU and the host of new and improved features the company has baked into the chip. And you’ve also got the Core i7 processor for multitasking and an extra-large battery for those extended gaming sessions. Plus, you have a high-res display with a super-high refresh rate.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/26/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

Edler Thin-&-Light-Gamer mit GeForce RTX 3080
Source: HardwareLuxx German

DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/26/2021

Test laptopa MSI GS66 Stealth z RTX 3080 – maksymalna wydajność w minimalnej formie?
Source: Komputerswiat Turkish

PL→EN
Positive: Attractive design; great built quality; nice performance; long battery life.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/19/2021

MSI GS66 10SGS-084NL

Specifications

Notebook: MSI GS66 10SGS-084NL
Processor: Intel Comet Lake i9-10980HK
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.1kg
Links: MSI homepage
MSI notebook section

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Average Score: 100% - very good

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

Foreign Reviews

100% MSI GS66 10SGS-084NL
Source: Tweakers Dutch

NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/26/2020
Rating: Total score: 100%

MSI GS66 Stealth 10UH-010UK

Specifications

Notebook: MSI GS66 Stealth 10UH-010UK
Processor: Intel Comet Lake i7-10870H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU 8192 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 3840 x 2160 pixels
Weight: 2.1kg
Links: MSI homepage
MSI notebook section

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Average Score: 84.5% - good

Average of 4 scores (from 5 reviews)

Reviews

90% MSI GS66 Stealth (2021)
Source: Good Gear Guide English

The MSI GS66 Stealth is one of the classiest-looking laptops around and much more robust than its predecessors. Under the hood, there’s enough power for excellent gaming performance and thanks to its 300hz display, you can expect high frame rates for extra smooth visuals. The price may not be easy on your back pocket, but the GS66 Stealth is a nifty piece of hardware.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/17/2021
Rating: Total score: 90%

90% MSI GS66 Stealth (2021)
Source: PC World Australia English

The MSI GS66 Stealth (2021) is a stylish and robust laptop with enough power for excellent gaming performance. Thanks to its 300Hz display, you can expect high frame rates for extra smooth visuals.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/17/2021
Rating: Total score: 90%

75% MSI’s GS66 Stealth Review: Powerful But Pricey
Source: The Verge English

The original first-look at this laptop focused on how good it was at playing games at QHD resolution. Since then, our team has reviewed several other laptops that feature Nvidia’s latest generation of RTX 30-series graphics cards, as well as a few that have QHD screens, too. In that time, we’ve agreed that the RTX 3070, the next notch down on the totem pole of Nvidia’s latest graphics card lineup, is better at QHD gaming than we expected. The Razer Blade 15 Base and Asus’ ROG Zephyrus G15 are two key examples.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/24/2021
Rating: Total score: 75%

MSI GS66 Stealth review (2021): A solid step towards 1,440p gaming
Source: Engadget English

Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/04/2021

83% MSI GS66 Stealth review (2021): The gaming sweetspot comes to laptops
Source: Engadget English

MSI's latest GS66 Stealth may look the same as last year's model, but it has a lot more going for it. It's powered by NVIDIA's new RTX 30-series GPUs, and it's one of the first gaming notebooks with a 1440p (or 2K) screen. That's a big deal. For the last few years, laptop gamers could choose from low-resolution, 1080p screens with fast refresh rates, or 4K displays that pack in a ton of pixels, but also require a ton of power to render games.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/26/2021
Rating: Total score: 83%

MSI GS66 Stealth 10SD-614NL

Specifications

Notebook: MSI GS66 Stealth 10SD-614NL
Processor: Intel Comet Lake i7-10750H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile 6144 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.1kg
Price: 1200 euro
Links: MSI homepage
MSI notebook section

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Average Score: 100% - very good

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

Foreign Reviews

100% MSI GS66 Stealth 10SD-614NL Review
Source: Tweakers Dutch

NL→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/08/2021
Rating: Total score: 100%

MSI GS66 Stealth 11UH-471

Specifications

Notebook: MSI GS66 Stealth 11UH-471
Processor: Intel Tiger Lake i7-11800H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU 8192 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 2560 x 1440 pixels
Weight: 2.1kg
Price: 3100 euro
Links: MSI homepage
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Reviews

MSI GS66 Stealth (11UH) - disassembly and upgrade options
Source: Laptop Media English

Support, online available, Short, Date: 11/26/2021

MSI GS66 Stealth 11Ux quick review – premium-looking gaming machine that has some flaws
Source: Laptop Media English

At the end of the day, the MSI GS66 Stealth 11UH isn’t as impressive as we thought it should be. Let’s start with the positive things that we saw during the testing. The device looks great, this all-metal build is really stealthy, the whole look is neat and you can use the laptop in the office without drawing too much attention on you. In short, the MSI GS66 Stealth 11UH isn’t a bad device but it’s too expensive for what it is. It has a premium build, great display options, and powerful CPU and GPU variants. There aren’t too many slim devices on the market that can be configured with high-end hardware like this MSI laptop. The device has its flaws – battery life is disappointing, the keyboard left us with mixed feelings, and the CPU cooling and CPU performance are questionable. Moreover, the device isn’t quiet under load, and the shell temperatures are at the limit for a comfortable experience. Slim and powerful gaming device – this is still a big challenge for all manufacturers.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/26/2021

Foreign Reviews

MSI GS66 Stealth: lopakodó játékos
Source: Prohardver.hu

HU→EN
Positive: Powerful hardware; high gaming performance; premium design; solid workmanship.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/23/2021

MSI GS66 Stealth 11UH-045

Specifications

Notebook: MSI GS66 Stealth 11UH-045
Processor: Intel Tiger Lake i9-11900H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU 16384 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 2560 x 1440 pixels
Weight: 2.1kg
Price: 3950 euro
Links: MSI homepage
MSI notebook section

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Reviews

MSI GS66 Stealth (11UH) - disassembly and upgrade options
Source: Laptop Media English

Support, online available, Short, Date: 11/26/2021

Foreign Reviews

MSI GS66 Stealth: il notebook sottile con GeForce RTX 3080
Source: Quotidiano Hardware Upgrade Italian

IT→EN
Positive: Premium design; great built quality; powerful hardware; high gaming performance. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/12/2021

MSI GS66 Stealth 10SE-092NL

Specifications

Notebook: MSI GS66 Stealth 10SE-092NL
Processor: Intel Comet Lake i7-10750H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile 6144 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.1kg
Links: MSI homepage
MSI notebook section

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Average Score: 60% - poor

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

Foreign Reviews

60% MSI GS66 Stealth 10SE-092NL Review
Source: Tweakers Dutch

NL→EN
User Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/22/2021
Rating: Total score: 60%

MSI Stealth GS66 12UGS

Specifications

Notebook: MSI Stealth GS66 12UGS
Processor: Intel Alder Lake-S i7-12700H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU 8192 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 2560 x 1440 pixels
Weight: 2.2kg
Price: 3149 euro
Links: MSI homepage
MSI notebook section

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84.5% MSI Stealth GS66 12UGS gaming laptop review: Powerful enough for QHD | Notebookcheck
Besides the RTX 3080 Ti, Nvidia is also launching the RTX 3070 Ti at the beginning of 2022. The MSI Stealth GS66 12UGS is the first laptop that we've been allowed to test with this promising, high-end GPU. But just how many FPS will you get on the built-in 240 Hz panel?

[REVIEW] MSI Stealth GS66 12Ux – it finally gets a good cooling
Source: Laptop Media English

Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/23/2022

[REVIEW] MSI Stealth GS66 12Ux – it finally gets a good cooling
Source: Laptop Media English

Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/23/2022

MSI Stealth GS66 (12Ux) - disassembly and upgrade options
Source: Laptop Media English

Support, online available, Short, Date: 04/06/2022

MSI Stealth GS66 (12Ux) review – it finally gets a good cooling
Source: Laptop Media English

MSI is at a great advantage for being one of the first manufacturers to ship 12th Gen Intel devices to the market. The difference they make in computational performance is the largest we’ve seen for quite a while. And despite the weird situation with the graphics card not reaching its maximum TGP allowance, it outperforms the Triton 500 SE (PT516-52s) in some games. The I/O is pretty good, with three USB Type-Cs (one is Thunderbolt 4), which can output a DisplayPort signal. Make that a total of four display outputs, since there is an HDMI connector, as well. In addition, you get a couple of fast USB Type-As, and a 2.5G LAN port. Obviously, it supports fast wired connection speeds, but it also happens to feature Wi-Fi 6E for an equally fast wireless connection. Plus, there is an IR face recognition sensor and a fingerprint scanner. So, is this a gaming device? Or is it a content creator’s dream? Well, why not both?
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/06/2022

MSI Stealth GS66 (12Ux) - disassembly and upgrade options
Source: Laptop Media English

Support, online available, Short, Date: 04/06/2022

MSI Stealth GS66 (12Ux) review – it finally gets a good cooling
Source: Laptop Media English

MSI Stealth GS66 12UHS-091

Specifications

Notebook: MSI Stealth GS66 12UHS-091
Processor: Intel Alder Lake-P i9-12900H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU 8192 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 3840 x 2160 pixels
Weight: 2.1kg
Price: 4800 euro
Links: MSI homepage
MSI notebook section

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Foreign Reviews

Review MSI Stealth GS66: Monster Gaming Elegan, Cocok Buat Content Creator & Animasi 3D
Source: Jagat Review

ID→EN
Positive: Powerful processor; high performance; fast SSD storage; beautiful display; Thunderbolt 4 port; slim size; light weight. Negative: Overheats while using; slow charging.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/15/2022

MSI Stealth GS66 12UGS-025

Specifications

Notebook: MSI Stealth GS66 12UGS-025
Processor: Intel Alder Lake-P i9-12900H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU 8192 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.1kg
Price: 2500 euro
Links: MSI homepage
MSI notebook section

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Average Score: 80% - good

Average of 1 scores (from 2 reviews)

Reviews

MSI Stealth GS66 (2022) Review - A Thin 15" Gaming Laptop!
Source: Jarrod'sTech English

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/05/2022

80% MSI Stealth GS66 12UGS review
Source: Techradar English

The MSI Stealth GS66 12UGS marks another solid refresh from MSI. Retaining that sleek black metal design and slimline chassis seen in older Stealth models, the 12U series has undergone a substantial upgrade. but it comes at a cost. The 12UGS variant is an incredibly expensive choice for gaming laptops, though for sheer performance power, we rarely found ourselves wanting during this review. For starters, 12UGS packs a stronger performance than its predecessors, which include the MSI GS66 Stealth and MSI Stealth 15M. MSI’s moved away from the previous Intel i7 processors, equipping each 12U model with an Intel Alder Lake i9 processor, 2TB of SSD storage, 32GB RAM and, for the 12UGS specifically, an Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti. Needless to say, it’s pretty beefy where gaming laptops are concerned. There’s no denying you’ll find cheaper gaming laptops elsewhere, but the Stealth GS66 12UGS targets those seeking the highest performance from PC games. It’s pretty easy to carry around too, fitting these impressive specs into a compact package that never felt restrictive.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/21/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%

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MSI: Micro-Star International (MSI) was founded in 1986 in Taiwan. MSI is especially known as a manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards for PCs, but also offers computer accessories, complete systems, motherboards, graphics cards, laptops, desktop PCs, monitors and other components. However, the Microstar brand name in Germany belongs to the Medion company. MSI is known for its gaming products and has developed a wide range of gaming laptops and desktop PCs. The company is also active in workstations, servers and industrial automation. MSI has offices in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.

With these GPUs you are able to play modern and demanding games fluently at medium detail settings and HD resolution.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q: High-End laptop graphics card based on the TU104 chip with 2,560 shaders. Runs at reduced clock speeds compared to a laptop RTX 2070 Super to achieve a much lower power consumption. The TGP is specified at 80 Watts and therefore significantly lower than the RTX 2070 Super Mobile (115 Watt).

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q: High-End laptop graphics card based on the TU104 chip with 3,072 shaders. Runs at reduced clock speeds compared to a laptop RTX 2080 Super to achieve a much lower power consumption. The TGP is specified between 80 and 90 Watts with different clock speeds.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q: High-End laptop graphics card based on the TU106 chip with 2,304 shaders and 8 GB GDDR6 VRAM. Offers reduced clock speeds to achieve a much lower power consumption.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile: Mid range to high end laptop graphics card based on the Turing architecture with raytracing features and 1,920 shaders. Compared to the similar named desktop card it offers reduced clock rates.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU: High-End laptop graphics card based on the Ampere GA106 chip with 3072 cores. Available in different versions with a TDP from 60 to 115 Watt.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile: Mid range dedicated graphics card for laptops based on the desktop GTX 1660 Ti and therefore the Turing architecture without raytracing and Tensor cores. The performance of the Max-P variant should be similar to an older GTX 1070.

These graphics cards are able to play the latest and most demanding games in high resolutions and full detail settings with enabled Anti-Aliasing.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU: High-End laptop graphics card based on the Ampere GA104 chip. Available in different versions with a TDP from 80 to 125 Watt.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU: High-End laptop graphics card based on the Ampere GA104 chip. At the time of the launch in early 2021, the 3080 is the fastest laptop graphics card on the market.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU: High-End laptop graphics card based on the Ampere GA104 chip. Available in different versions with a TDP from 80 to 125 Watt and different maximum Boost clock speeds of 1035 - 1485 MHz.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU: High-End laptop graphics card based on the Ampere GA103S chip. At the time of the launch in early 2022, the 3080 Ti is the fastest laptop graphics card on the market.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

Intel Comet Lake:

i9-10980HK: On Comet Lake architecture based processor for big and heavy laptops. Integrates eight processor cores clocked at 3.1 - 5 GHz that support HyperThreading. Manufactured in an improved 14nm process (14nm++). At the time of announcement, the i9-10980HK is the fastest Comet Lake-H CPU and fastest laptop CPU on the market. Thanks to the free multiplicator, the CPU can also be easily overclocked (but may not have much headroom).

i7-10750H: A high-performance hexa-core processor designed for use in thicker laptops with room for better thermals. The Comet Lake-H processor is manufactured on the third-gen 14 nm Intel process and features a 24 EU UHD Graphics 630 iGPU clocked at 350 MHz to 1,150 MHz. The CPU cores run at 2.6 GHz (base clock speed) Boosting up to 5.0 GHz and the likely all-core Boost frequency is 4.3 GHz. Hyper-Threading is enabled, allowing two threads to run simultaneously on each core.

i7-10875H: On Coffee Lake architecture based processor for big and heavy laptops. Integrates eight processor cores clocked at 2.3 - 5,1 GHz (all 8 cores up to 4.3 GHz) that support HyperThreading. Manufactured in an improved 14nm process (14nm++).

i7-10870H: A higher-end, octa-core processor of the Comet Lake product family. This i7 is designed for use in larger, beefier laptops; its Hyper-Threading-enabled CPU cores run at 2.2 GHz (base clock speed) to 5 GHz (max. Boost frequency when under single-thread load). The all-core Boost clock speed is 4.2 GHz. Core i7-10870H is manufactured on Intel's third-gen 14 nm process and features the 24 EU UHD Graphics 630 iGPU.

Intel Tiger Lake:

i7-11800H: Tiger Lake (H45 series) based high end octa-core SoC for gaming laptops and workstations. The eight CPU cores run at 2.3 GHz to 4.6 GHz. The integrated UHD Graphics GPU offers 32 EUs at up to 1.45 GHz. The chip is manufactured on the second-gen 10 nm Intel SuperFin process.

i9-11900H: Tiger Lake (H45 series) based high end octa-core SoC for gaming laptops and workstations. The eight CPU cores clock with 2.5 - 4.9 GHz. The integrated UHD Graphics GPU offers 32 cores at up to 1.45 GHz. The chip is manufactured in the 10nm SuperFin (improved 10nm) process.

Intel Alder Lake-S:

i7-12700H: Alder Lake based mobile CPU with 6 performance cores and 8 efficient cores. The performance cores offer hyper threading, leading to 20 threads that can be processed. The CPU clocks from 1.7 to 4.7 GHz and supports vPro.

Intel Alder Lake-P:

i9-12900H: Alder Lake based mobile CPU with 6 performance cores and 8 efficient cores. The performance cores offer hyper threading, leading to 20 threads that can be processed. The CPU clocks from 1.8 to 5 GHz and supports vPro.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.

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81.88%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.

» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.