MSI GE66 Raider Gaming Laptop (10th-Gen Intel)
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MSI GE66 Raider is a premium 15.6-inch gaming laptop powered by up to 10th-gen Intel Core i9 processor, NVIDIA RTX 2080 SUPER graphics, and 300Hz IPS display.
Compared to the more portable GS66 Stealth, the GE66 Raider is marginally thicker but adds more powerful configurable options. Both sport large 99.9Wh batteries.
To take full advantage of the powerful components, the GE66 Raider features MSI's proprietary Cooler Boost 5 with dedicated thermal solutions for both the CPU and the GPU. Thanks to Killer Gb LAN, WiFi 6, and Bluetooth 5.1, the Raider series are also exceptional in wired and wireless networking. It also sports a per-key RGB gaming keyboard by Steelseries.
MSI also markets a 17.3-inch version in the Raider-series, the GE75 Raider, which loses the 4K UHD option but adds a 4-speaker system. The GE66 Raider also uniquely features an RGB light bar that covers the entirety of the front edge.
Ratings
What we found**
Pros
- Sleek, premium design
- Excellent gaming performance
- Good battery life for a 15-inch gaming laptop
Cons
- Only one USB Type-C port
What external reviewers found***
External score 79% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Good build quality
- Great gaming performance
- Great battery life
- Gorgeous 240Hz display
Cons
- Poor speakers
- Mediocre webcam
- No Thunderbolt 3
Price Comparison
Specifications
| FHD | UHD | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Connectivity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ports | 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 + 2x USB 3.2 Gen1 + 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen2 + 1x miniDP + 1x HDMI + 1x RJ45 + 1x SD + 1x Audio combo | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wireless Connectivity | WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Battery | Capacity | 99.9 Wh | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Camera | Front | FHD type (30fps@1080p) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Speakers | Duo Wave speaker design by Dynaudio system | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Depth | 267 mm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Height | 23.4 mm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Width | 358 mm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 2.38 kg | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Display | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Display Diagonal | 15.6 inch | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Display Type | IPS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Refresh Rate | 144Hz, 240Hz, or 300Hz | 60Hz | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Resolution | FHD (1920x1080) or UHD (3840x2160) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Function | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Audio | Nahimic 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chipset | Intel HM470 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 w/ 8GB GDDR6, RTX 2070 SUPER w/ 8GB GDDR6, or RTX 2080 SUPER w/ 8GB GDDR6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Keyboard Backlight | Per-Key RGB Backlight Keyboard | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating System | Windows 10 Home | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Processor | Up to 10th Gen. Intel Core i9 Processor | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| RGB Lighting | Mystic light | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Memory | Capacity | Up to 2 Slots Max 64GB | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Memory | Type | DDR4 3200MHz | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power Supply | 230 or 280 W | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Storage | 1x M.2 SSD slot (NVMe PCIe Gen3) + 1x M.2 SSD Combo slot (NVMe PCIe Gen3 / SATA) + 1x 2.5" SATA HDD | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Production | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debut | 2020 CES | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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External Reviews
laptopmag[1]
Reviewer score 86%MSI's new GE66 Raider Limited Edition is the most badass gaming laptop at CES 2020. The 15.6-inch, 1920 x 1080 screen is moving to a 300-Hz refresh rate panel. The laptop can be outfitted with up to the latest 10th Gen Intel Core processor.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Gorgeous design
- Comfortable keyboard
- Great battery life
Cons
- No Thunderbolt 3
laptopmag[2]
Reviewer score 86%The Raider transcoded a 4K video to 1080p in 6 minutes and 59 second, smoking the 8:48 average. It duplicated 4.97GB of multimedia files in 0:03 second which translates to a 1,458.2 megabytes per second. To combat overheating, MSI has fine-tuned its custom Cooler Boost system.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Powerful Intel Core i7-10875H CPU
- Comfortable keyboard
- Strong cooling system
Cons
- No Thunderbolt 3
notebookcheck[3]
Reviewer score 65%-core model from the Comet Lake generation offers 16 MB L3 cache, an open multiplier. The GE66 Raider is fast enough to run all the latest games in the native Full HD resolution (1920x1080) with maximum detail. The 1 TB drive from WDC built into the GE66 can hold its own very well against the Samsung and Intel competition in CrystalDiskMark.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Full-fledged GeForce RTX 2070 Super
- High-quality case
- Good battery life
Cons
- High noise level under load
- High price
pcmag[4]
Reviewer score 81%The GE66 Raider is one of the best-performing 15-inch gaming laptops you can buy. It aced all of our gaming tests, from synthetic benchmarks like 3DMark to demanding AAA games like Far Cry 5. Despite the stellar performance, improved feature set, and good build quality, the GE66 still suffers from those extremely loud fans.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Best-in-class performance for a 15-inch gaming laptop
- Good build quality
- Good battery life
Cons
- Loud fans
- No Thunderbolt 3
techradar[5]
Reviewer score 79% MSI's GE66 Raider 10SGS is a powerful gaming laptop with a jaw-dropping screen and strong battery life. The 15.6 inch FHD screen running at 300Hz is gorgeous and the battery improvements are significant. The eight-core Intel Core i9 pumps out 2.4Ghz and Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Super allows it to play visually impressive games at solid frame rates.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Gorgeous 240Hz display
- Great gaming performance
- Great battery life
Cons
- Below-average speakers
- Loud fans
tomshardware[6]
Reviewer score 83%The MSI GE66 Raider is a powerhouse of a gaming laptop with looks to match. With its high-end but slim shell, powerful GPU, 10th Gen Intel Core i9 and a lot of power, you won't be left wanting or bogged down with bulk. But if you want a very bright or colorful screen, the Alienware m17 is a much better choice.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Gorgeous 300 Hz screen
- Powerful performance
- Good battery life
Cons
- Mediocre webcam
- No Thunderbolt 3
trustedreviews[7]
Reviewer score 76%The MSI GE66 Raider is one of the best gaming laptops we’ve tested. It has a stunning 300Hz, 1080p display that is perfect for gaming. It also comes with the new Intel 10th Gen H-Series chip to help it on its way. Unfortunately, the fans get super-loud, which is a concern given that the unit here has a lower-spec GPU to the one eventual UK models will include. You won’t want to use this machine for listening to music or watching videos.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Super-competitive gaming performance
- Incredible build quality
- Excellent battery life
Cons
- Poor speakers
- Poor speakers
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References
- ^ MSI GE66 Raider hands-on review: Please make all gaming laptops look like this. [laptopmag]. https://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/msi-ge66-raider. 2020-01-07. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ MSI GE66 Raider review. [laptopmag]. https://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/msi-ge66-raider-review. 2020-07-03. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ MSI GE66 Raider 10SFS Laptop Review: Premiere for the RTX 2070 Super. [notebookcheck]. https://www.notebookcheck.net/MSI-GE66-Raider-10SFS-Laptop-Review-Premiere-for-the-RTX-2070-Super.482423.0.html. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ MSI GE66 Raider Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/msi-ge66-raider. 2020-06-17. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ MSI GE66 Raider review. [techradar]. https://www.techradar.com/reviews/msi-ge66-raider. 2020-08-06. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ MSI GE66 Raider Review: Good-Looking 300 Hz Powerhouse. [tomshardware]. https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/msi-ge66-raider. 2020-08-05. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ Hands on: MSI GE66 Raider Review. [trustedreviews]. https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/msi-ge66-raider. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
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