About MSI
MSI 15.6" GE66 Raider
Processor
Intel Core i9-11980HK (11th Gen), Intel Core i7-11800H (11th Gen)
Processor Cores
2.6 to 5 GHz 8-Core, 2.4 to 4.6 GHz 8-Core
Graphics Card
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 with 8 GB GDDR6 VRAM, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 with 16 GB GDDR6 VRAM
Installed Memory
32 GB, 16 GB
Product Overview
The MSI GE66 Raider gaming laptop is an ideal choice for gamers looking for a lightweight, powerful laptop that also offers great battery life. It features Intel Core i9-11980HK processor with 3200 MHz GDDR4 memory, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 graphics card with 16 GB GDDR6 VRAM, and 1 TB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD storage. The 15.6" screen has high resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels. With a lightweight design and plenty of power under the hood, you’ll never need to slow down or sacrifice any detail.
MSI 15.6" GE66 Raider Specification
| MSI 15.6" GE66 Raider Gaming Laptop (Titanium Blue) | MSI 15.6" GE66 Raider Gaming Laptop (Titanium Blue) | MSI 15.6" GE66 Raider Gaming Laptop (Titanium Blue) | MSI 15.6" GE66 Raider Gaming Laptop (Titanium Blue) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design | ||||
Brand | MSI | MSI | MSI | MSI |
Manufacturer ID | GE66 RAIDER 11UG-271 | GE66 RAIDER 11UG-068 | GE66 RAIDER 11UH-227 | GE66 RAIDER 11UG-070 |
Operating System | Windows 10 Home | Windows 10 Home | Windows 10 Home | Windows 10 Home |
Dimensions | 14.09 x 10.51 x 0.92" / 35.79 x 26.7 x 2.34 cm | 14.09 x 10.51 x 0.92" / 35.79 x 26.7 x 2.34 cm | 14.09 x 10.51 x 0.92" / 35.79 x 26.7 x 2.34 cm | 14.09 x 10.51 x 0.92" / 35.79 x 26.7 x 2.34 cm |
Weight | 5.25 lb / 2.38 kg | 5.25 lb / 2.38 kg | 5.25 lb / 2.38 kg | 5.25 lb / 2.38 kg |
| Performance | ||||
Processor | Intel Core i9-11980HK (11th Gen) | Intel Core i9-11980HK (11th Gen) | Intel Core i9-11980HK (11th Gen) | Intel Core i7-11800H (11th Gen) |
Processor Cores | 2.6 to 5 GHz 8-Core | 2.6 to 5 GHz 8-Core | 2.6 to 5 GHz 8-Core | 2.4 to 4.6 GHz 8-Core |
Graphics Card Type | Dedicated | Dedicated | Dedicated | Dedicated |
Graphics Card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 with 8 GB GDDR6 VRAM | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 with 8 GB GDDR6 VRAM | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 with 16 GB GDDR6 VRAM | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 with 8 GB GDDR6 VRAM |
Memory Type | 3200 MHz DDR4 | 3200 MHz DDR4 | 3200 MHz DDR4 | 3200 MHz DDR4 |
Installed Memory | 32 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB | 16 GB |
Memory Configuration | 2 x 16 GB (User-Replaceable) | 2 x 16 GB (User-Replaceable) | 2 x 16 GB (User-Replaceable) | 2 x 8 GB (User-Replaceable) |
Max. Memory Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB |
Memory Slot Type | 260-Pin SO-DIMM | 260-Pin SO-DIMM | 260-Pin SO-DIMM | 260-Pin SO-DIMM |
Memory Slots | 2 (0 Available) | 2 (0 Available) | 2 (0 Available) | 2 (0 Available) |
| Display | ||||
Panel Type | IPS-Type LCD | IPS-Type LCD | IPS-Type LCD | IPS-Type LCD |
Screen Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | 15.6" | 15.6" |
Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 | 16:9 | 16:9 |
Screen Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 |
TouchScreen? | No | No | No | No |
Colour Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% Adobe RGB | 100% DCI-P3 |
Refresh Rate | 165 Hz | 240 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Storage | ||||
SSD Slots | 1 x M.2 PCIe (Unspecified Interface) | 1 x M.2 PCIe (Unspecified Interface) | 1 x M.2 PCIe (Unspecified Interface) | 1 x M.2 PCIe (Unspecified Interface) |
Storage Installed | 1 TB | 1 TB | 2 TB | 1 TB |
Solid State Storage | 1 x 1 TB M.2 NVMe PCIe | 1 x 1 TB M.2 NVMe PCIe | 1 x 2 TB M.2 NVMe PCIe | 1 x 1 TB M.2 NVMe PCIe |
| Battery | ||||
Battery Chemistry | Lithium-Ion Polymer (LiPo) | Lithium-Ion Polymer (LiPo) | Lithium-Ion Polymer (LiPo) | Lithium-Ion Polymer (LiPo) |
Battery Capacity | 4-Cell: 99.9 Wh | 4-Cell: 99.9 Wh | 4-Cell: 99.9 Wh | 4-Cell: 99.9 Wh |
| Ports & Peripherals | ||||
Ports | 1 x USB Type-A (USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 2) 2 x USB Type-A (USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1) | 1 x USB Type-A (USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 2) 2 x USB Type-A (USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1) | 1 x USB Type-A (USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 2) 2 x USB Type-A (USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1) | 1 x USB Type-A (USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 2) 2 x USB Type-A (USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1) |
USB Type C | 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (Supports DisplayPort and Power Delivery) 1 x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (Supports DisplayPort and Power Delivery) 1 x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (Supports DisplayPort and Power Delivery) 1 x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (Supports DisplayPort and Power Delivery) 1 x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
Display Ports | 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (Supports DisplayPort and Power Delivery) 1 x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (Supports DisplayPort and Power Delivery) 1 x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (Supports DisplayPort and Power Delivery) 1 x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (Supports DisplayPort and Power Delivery) 1 x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
Audio Ports | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone/Microphone Input/Output | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone/Microphone Input/Output | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone/Microphone Input/Output | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone/Microphone Input/Output |
Build in Speakers | 2 x 2 W | 2 x 2 W | 2 x 2 W | 2 x 2 W |
Built in Mic | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Media / Memory Card Slot | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Webcam | User-Facing: 1080p | User-Facing: 1080p | User-Facing: 1080p | User-Facing: 1080p |
Keyboard | 84-Key Backlight | 84-Key Backlight | 84-Key Backlight | 84-Key Backlight |
Pointing Device | TouchPad | TouchPad | TouchPad | TouchPad |
Security | Dedicated TPM Security Chip | Dedicated TPM Security Chip | Dedicated TPM Security Chip | Dedicated TPM Security Chip |
| Connections | ||||
Ethernet | 1 x RJ45 (2.5GbE) | 1 x RJ45 (2.5GbE) | 1 x RJ45 (2.5GbE) | 1 x RJ45 (2.5GbE) |
WIFI | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
MU Mimo Support | 2 x 2 | 2 x 2 | 2 x 2 | 2 x 2 |
Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 |
NFC | No | No | No | No |
| Power | ||||
Power Supply | 240 W with Barrel/Proprietary | 240 W with Barrel/Proprietary | 280 W with Barrel/Proprietary | 240 W with Barrel/Proprietary |
Where to buy the MSI 15.6" GE66 Raider
The lowest price is $2899 for the MSI 15.6" GE66 Raider, available from multiple sites. The 5 purchase links we have analyzed have revealed an average price of $3,189.
MSI GE66 Raider 11UH-227 15.6" Gaming Notebook - Intel Core i9-11980HK 2.6GHz - 32GB RAM - 2TB SSD - 3840 x 2160 - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 - Windows 10 Home - Titanium Blue
walmart.com
$2899
MSI GE66 Raider 15.6" UHD 4K Anti-Glare Thin Bezel Display, Intel Core i9-11980HK, NVIDIA GeForce RTX3080, 32GB, 2TB NVMe SSD, Win10, Titanium Blue (11UH-227)
amazon.com
$2899
MSI GE66 Raider 15.6'' (2TB SSD Intel Core i9 11980HK 2.6GHz 32GB) Laptop - Blue (GE6611UH-227)
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$3149
MSI GE Series GE66 Raider 11UH-227 15.6" 4K/UHD Intel Core i9 11th Gen 11980HK (2.60 GHz) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU 32 GB Memory 2 TB NVMe SSD Windows 10 Home 64-bit Gaming Laptop
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$3499
Reviews of the MSI 15.6" GE66 Raider
4.2
Based on 7 reviews
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Great power and battery life
techradar.com
- 4
Though it sounds like a fighter jet under heavy stress, the MSI GE66 Raider 10SGS offers a gorgeous 300Hz screen and good all-around gaming performance.
Read Full Review Herea top-tier gaming laptop
t3.com
- 5
With the MSI GE66 Raider gaming laptop you've got stacks of power, a great screen, and a compelling design – and that's just about everything you can ask for. While the fan noise and battery life could use some improvements, we've got no major complaints here.
Read Full Review HereScreaming-fast performance, roaring cooling fans
pcmag.com
- 4
Its loud cooling fans notwithstanding, the MSI GE66 Raider is one of the best-performing 15-inch gaming laptops money can buy.
Read Full Review HereHuge gaming performance well-colled by loud fans
windowscentral.com
- 3.5
You'll either love or hate the keyboard, the fans are loud, and the proprietary software may or may not work for you, but MSI's GE66 Raider beckons with its generous unthrottled gaming performance, high-end FHD display options, and enormous battery.
Read Full Review HereFully Loaded For Gaming And Productivity
gizbot.com
- 5
The MSI GE66 Raider is a high-performance gaming laptop that can handle most modern AAA titles without any issue. It has a high-performance CPU, GPU, and a big battery. On top of that, the RGB lighting also gives this laptop a lot of character as well.
Read Full Review HereGood-Looking 300 Hz Powerhouse
tomshardware.com
- 4
The MSI GE66 Raider sits atop a beautiful RGB bar, and that’s just the start of its premium build. Gaming framerates are competitive or better than slightly pricer rivals, and the 300 Hz screen is great for esports.
Read Full Review HereMeet the most powerful 15-inch in the land
laptopmag.com
- 4
The MSI GE66 Raider packs the power and speed of a desktop replacement into a more manageable 15-inch chassis.
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