MSI ups its game with improved gaming notebooks.
What you need to know
- MSI launches a batch of new gaming laptops with 11th Gen Intel CPUs and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 series GPUs.
- The MSI GE76/GE66 headlines the show with up to an Intel Core i9 CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 GPU in a compact and thin notebook.
- Even the company's more budget-friendly gaming notebooks received a refresh with newer internals.
MSI announced a new collection of creator and gaming notebooks with 11th Gen Intel H-series processors and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 GPU. The company promises approximately 30% improved performance over previous generation laptops, not to mention the addition of PCIe Gen 4.0, Thunderbolt 4, and Wi-Fi 6E.
MSI GE76 & GE66 Raider
| Category | MSI GE76 | MSI GE66 |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Up to 11th Gen Intel Core i9 | Up to 11th Gen Intel Core i9 |
| RAM | Up to 64GB DDR4-3200 | Up to 64GB DDR4-3200 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (16GB GDDR6) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (8GB GDDR6) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (6GB GDDR6) |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (16GB GDDR6) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (8GB GDDR6) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (6GB GDDR6) |
| Storage | 1x NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD 1x NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD |
1x NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD 1x NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD |
| Display | 17.3-inch 4K 120Hz, 100% Adobe RGB 17.3-inch 1440p 240Hz, 100% DCI-P3 17.3-inch 1440p 165Hz, 100% DCI-P3 17.3-inch 1080p 360Hz |
15.6-inch 4K, 100% Adobe RGB 15.6-inch 1440p 240Hz, 100% DCI-P3 15.6-inch 1440p 165Hz, 100% DCI-P3 15.6-inch 1080p 300Hz |
| Ports | 1x Thunderbolt 4 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 1x Mini DisplayPort 1x HDMI |
1x Thunderbolt 4 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 1x Mini DisplayPort 1x HDMI |
| Audio | Duo Wave by Dynaudio | Duo Wave by Dynaudio |
| Connectivity | Killer E3100G LAN (2.5Gb) Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675, Bluetooth 5.2 |
Killer E3100G LAN (2.5Gb) Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675, Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Camera | FHD | FHD |
| Security | - | - |
| Battery | 99.9 Whr | 99.9 Whr |
| Dimensions | 15.63 x 10.57 x 1.08 inches | 14.09 x 10.51 x 0.92 inches |
| Weight | 6.39 lbs | 5.25 lbs |
Leading the pack are the new GE76 and GE66 Raider laptops with the Mystic Lightbar. Rocking Wi-Fi 6E and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, you'll be sure to have a great time in-game with 11th Gen Intel processors. There's the option for 1080p displays with a refresh rate of up to 360Hz or 4K panels with a 120Hz cap. These notebooks won't have an issue running the latest PC games.
MSI GS76 & GS66 Stealth
| Category | MSI GS76 | MSI GS66 |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Up to 11th Gen Intel Core i9 | Up to 11th Gen Intel Core i9 |
| RAM | Up to 64GB DDR4-3200 | Up to 64GB DDR4-3200 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (16GB GDDR6) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (8GB GDDR6) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (6GB GDDR6) |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (16GB GDDR6) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (8GB GDDR6) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (6GB GDDR6) |
| Storage | 1x NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD 1x NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD |
1x NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD 1x NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD |
| Display | 17.3-inch 4K 120Hz, 100% Adobe RGB 17.3-inch 1440p 240Hz, 100% DCI-P3 17.3-inch 1440p 165Hz, 100% DCI-P3 17.3-inch 1080p 360Hz |
15.6-inch 4K, 100% Adobe RGB 15.6-inch 1440p 240Hz, 100% DCI-P3 15.6-inch 1440p 165Hz, 100% DCI-P3 15.6-inch 1080p 300Hz |
| Ports | 1x Thunderbolt 4 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 1x HDMI |
1x Thunderbolt 4 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 1x HDMI |
| Audio | Stereo speakers by Dynaudio | Duo Wave by Dynaudio |
| Connectivity | Killer E3100G LAN (2.5Gb) Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675, Bluetooth 5.2 |
Killer E3100G LAN (2.5Gb) Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675, Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Camera | IR HD | IR HD |
| Security | Windows Hello | Windows Hello |
| Battery | 99.9 Whr | 99.9 Whr |
| Dimensions | 14.53 x 10.20 x 0.71 inches | 14.17 x 9.65 x 0.71 inches |
| Weight | 5.40 lbs | 4.63 lbs |
Rocking similar specifications to the MSI GE66 and GE76, including up to an Intel Core i9 processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 GPU, the GP66 and GP76 are designed for serious gaming performance. You'll find some differences here like the lack of Mini DisplayPort in favor of an additional USB-A port, but it's ridiculously thin. Not to mention the addition of a Windows Hello supporting IR webcam.
MSI GP76 & GP66 Leopard
| Category | MSI GP76 | MSI GP66 |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Up to 11th Gen Intel Core i7 | Up to 11th Gen Intel Core i7 |
| RAM | Up to 64GB DDR4-3200 | Up to 64GB DDR4-3200 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (8GB GDDR6) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (8GB GDDR6) |
| Storage | 1x NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD 1x NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD |
1x NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD 1x NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD |
| Display | 17.3-inch 1440p 165Hz, 100% DCI-P3 17.3-inch 1080p 240Hz 17.3-inch 1080p 144Hz |
17.3-inch 1440p 165Hz, 100% DCI-P3 17.3-inch 1080p 240Hz 17.3-inch 1080p 144Hz |
| Ports | 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 1x Mini DisplayPort 1x HDMI |
3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 1x Mini DisplayPort 1x HDMI |
| Audio | Stereo speakers | Stereo speakers |
| Connectivity | 1Gb LAN Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675, Bluetooth 5.2 |
1Gb LAN Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675, Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Camera | HD | HD |
| Security | - | - |
| Battery | 4-Cell Li-Polymer | 4-Cell Li-Polymer |
| Dimensions | 15.63 x 10.57 x 1.08 inches | 14.09 x 10.51 x 0.92 inches |
| Weight | 6.39 lbs | 5.25 lbs |
MSI's new GP76 and GP66 laptops come with up to an 11th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, 654GB of DDR4-3200 RAM, and NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 3070 GPU. There's plenty to love about these mid-range laptops that allow for PCIe 4.0 storage, Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, and speedy displays with high refresh rate support.
MSI Pulse GL76 & GL66
| Category | MSI Pulse GL76 | MSI Pulse GL66 |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Up to 11th Gen Intel Core i7 | Up to 11th Gen Intel Core i7 |
| RAM | Up to 64GB DDR4-3200 | Up to 64GB DDR4-3200 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (6GB GDDR6) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti (4GB GDDR6) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (4GB GDDR6) |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (6GB GDDR6) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti (4GB GDDR6) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (4GB GDDR6) |
| Storage | Up to 2x NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD | Up to 2x NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD |
| Display | 17.3-inch 1440p 165Hz, 100% DCI-P3 17.3-inch 1080p 144Hz |
17.3-inch 1440p 165Hz, 100% DCI-P3 17.3-inch 1080p 144Hz |
| Ports | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 1x USB-A 2.0 1x HDMI |
1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 1x USB-A 2.0 1x HDMI |
| Audio | Stereo speakers | Stereo speakers |
| Connectivity | 1Gb LAN Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675, Bluetooth 5.2 |
1Gb LAN Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675, Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Camera | HD | HD |
| Security | - | - |
| Battery | 3-Cell Li-Polymer | 3-Cell Li-Polymer |
| Dimensions | 15.67 x 10.76 x 0.95 inches | 14.13 x 10.20 x 0.94 inches |
| Weight | 5.07 lbs | 4.63 lbs |
MSI unveiled its new GL66 and GL76 Pulse laptops. Rocking up to an 11th Gen Intel Core i7 processor and NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 3060, these mid-range gaming laptops are great for powering up to a 1440p IPS display with a refresh rate of 165Hz. There are a few other nice touches like a dedicated Numpad.
MSI Katana GF76 & GF66
| Category | MSI Katana GF76 | MSI Katana GF66 |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Up to 11th Gen Intel Core i7 | Up to 11th Gen Intel Core i7 |
| RAM | Up to 64GB DDR4-3200 | Up to 64GB DDR4-3200 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (6GB GDDR6) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti (4GB GDDR6) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (4GB GDDR6) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 1650 (4GB GDDR6) |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (6GB GDDR6) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti (4GB GDDR6) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (4GB GDDR6) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 1650 (4GB GDDR6) |
| Storage | Up to 2x NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD | Up to 2x NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD |
| Display | 17.3-inch 1080p 144Hz | 17.3-inch 1080p 144Hz |
| Ports | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 1x USB-A 2.0 1x HDMI |
1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 1x USB-A 2.0 1x HDMI |
| Audio | Stereo speakers | Stereo speakers |
| Connectivity | 1Gb LAN Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675, Bluetooth 5.2 |
1Gb LAN Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675, Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Camera | HD | HD |
| Security | - | - |
| Battery | 3-Cell Li-Polymer | 3-Cell Li-Polymer |
| Dimensions | 15.67 x 10.75 x 0.99 inches | 14.13 x 10.20 x 0.98 inches |
| Weight | 5.07 lbs | 4.63 lbs |
Inspired by famed Japanese illustrator Tsuyoshi Nagano, the MSI Sword 17, Sword 15, GF76 Katana, and GF66 Katana are designed to inspire owners. They're fairly powerful laptops, coming with up to an Intel Core i7 processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GPU, and dedicated Numpads, even on the smaller 15-inch models. These are great options for budget gaming laptops.
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