MSI recently announced its newest laptops for 2020, both are now powered by Intel’s 10th Generation Core processors – The GS66 Stealth and GE66 Raider.
GS66 Stealth
GS66 Stealth boasts a full-black body that makes it look sharper, sleek, and low profile. It’s fitted with a more durable hinge, Cooler Boost Trinity+ that delivers for 10% more airflow, Thunderbolt 3, and can be charged via USB-C Power Delivery.
The device packs a 15.6-inch FHD IPS-Level display with a 240Hz refresh rate and an Intel Core i7-10750H, along with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060/2070, up to 64GB of DDR4-2666 RAM, and an M.2 2280 SSD.
Other features include per-key RGB lighting by SteelSeries, Dynaudio Speaker with Passive Radiator, Hi-Res Audio Certification, and the Nahimic audio software.
Specifications
| Processor | Intel Core i7-10750H |
| Display | 15.6″ FHD 240Hz IPS-Level Display with Thin Bezel Design |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design (GDDR6/8GB) |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (GDDR6/6GB) | |
| Memory | DDR4-2666, 2 Slot, Max 64GB |
| Storage | 1 x M.2 2280 SSD Combo (NVMe PCIe Gen3/SATA) |
| 1 x M.2 2280 SSD (NVMe PCIe Gen3) | |
| Communication | Killer LAN E3100 + Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 |
| Keyboard | Per-key RGB keyboard by SteelSeries |
| I/O | 1 x Thunderbolt 3 w/ PD Charging |
| 1 x Type-C USB 3.2 | |
| 3 x Type-A USB 3.2 | |
| 1 x HDMI 2.0 | |
| 1 x Combo Jack | |
| 1 x Killer LAN | |
| Audio | Dynaudio Speaker with Passive Radiator, Hi-Res Audio Certified, Nahimic |
| Adapter/Battery | 230W (Slim Type) / 180W (Slim Type) |
| 4-Cell, 99.9Whr Battery | |
| Dimensions | 358.3mm x 248mm x 19.8mm (W x D x H) |
| Weight | 2.1kg |
The new GE66 Raider features the world’s first panoramic aurora light, creating what they call a “sci-fi” ambiance. It also boasts a strengthened hinge, along with the most complete set of I/O ports you’ll find on a laptop. It also features Cooler Boost 5 for up to 5°C lower temperature.
It boasts a 15.6-inch IPS-Level display with a 240Hz refresh rate and runs on an Intel Core i9-10890HK or an Intel Core i7-10750H. For graphics, it has up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super, along with up to 64GB of DDR4-2666 RAM and an M.2 2280 SSD for storage.
GE66 Raider packs the highest-capacity battery in a laptop, a 99.WHr battery that delivers up to twice the capacity compared to the previous generation.
Other features include a 1080p webcam, Dynaudio sound system, Hi-Res Audio, Per-Key RGB lighting, and the Nahimic audio software.
Specifications
| Processor | Intel 10 Gen Core i9-10980HK |
| Intel 10 Gen Core i7-10750H | |
| Display | 15.6-inch 240HZ IPS-level display with thin bezel design |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super (GDDR6/8GB) |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 (GDDR6/8GB) | |
| Memory | DDR4-2666, 2 Slot, Max 64GB |
| Storage | 1 x M.2 2280 SSD Combo (NVMe PCIe Gen3/SATA) |
| 1 x M.2 2280 SSD (NVMe PCIe Gen3) | |
| Communication | Killer LAN E3100 + Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 |
| Keyboard | Per-key RGB keyboard by SteelSeries |
| I/O | 1 x Type-C USB 3.2 Gen2 with DP1.4 |
| 1 x Type-A USB 3.2 | |
| 2 x Type-A USB 3.2 Gen1 | |
| 1 x HDMI 2.0 | |
| 1 x Mini DisplayPort 1.4 | |
| 1 x Audio Combo | |
| 1 x SD Card Reader | |
| 1 x RJ45 | |
| 1 x Type-C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 | |
| Audio | Dynaudio Speaker with Passive Radiator, Hi-Res Audio Certified, Nahimic |
| Adapter/Battery | 280W (RTX 2070 Super) / 230W (RTX 2080 Super Max-Q/RTX 2070/2060) |
| 4-Cell, 99.9Whr Battery | |
| Dimensions | 356mm (W) x 267mm (D) x 23.4mm (H) |
| Weight | 2.38kg |
MSI has yet to announced the exact pricing for these laptops.
Read more: MSI GE66 Raider Review – Jack of All Trades, Master of None
Emman has been writing technical and feature articles since 2010. Prior to this, he became one of the instructors at Asia Pacific College in 2008, and eventually landed a job as Business Analyst and Technical Writer at Integrated Open Source Solutions for almost 3 years.
