Since Intel released its 12th-generation Core laptop CPUs at CES last month, major manufacturers’ 12th-generation new gaming laptops have also been launched this month. Compared with the previous generation products, the most striking thing is that it supports DDR5 RAM, which further improves the performance of the host. MSI’s new flagship laptop, the Stealth GS66 12UHS, takes into account the needs of high-end gamers. It is equipped with the top 12th generation i9 CPU, RTX 3080 Ti graphics card and 32GB DDR5 RAM in a slim body. A model that combines the highest performance and high portability with a body weight of kg.
All black low-key and simple shape
The Stealth GS66 12UHS inherits from the 2020 version. The main model is a low-key design. The appearance uses a matte black texture and a positive design. The overall lines are neat and concise. The only decoration is that there is only a black dragon watermark on the body. It’s hard to find, compared to most of today’s exaggerated gaming laptops, the Stealth GS66 12UHS has a special status. It can be used in offices, coffee shops, etc. when it is not a game. It can be integrated into it, and it will not be too conspicuous and attractive other people’s eyes. The only fly in the ointment is that although this frosted design is beautiful, it is easier to get fingerprints when using it, and it takes some care when cleaning.
The most powerful hardware
In terms of hardware specifications, the Stealth GS66 12UH is equipped with the highest-end hardware at present, equipped with Intel’s 12th generation Core i9-12900H processor, which provides the highest CPU computing performance of current notebooks, and the graphics card is also NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 16GB GDDR6 , to meet the performance requirements of players for high-quality games. Players who attach importance to competition can output 2K@240Hz images in games such as “Apex Heroes”, while players who put visual experience first, in “Forza Horizon 5” and other 3A games Games, you can also get a good experience when Ray-Tracing is turned on.
In addition to the eye-catching performance of games, the smooth completion of professional creation software such as “Adobe Premiere” and “Maya” on the laptop is also the reason why many users buy gaming laptops. Although the DDR5 RAM does not bring much advantage in games, it can show its extremely high speed in professional software that processes a large amount of data. If the player is not satisfied with the default mode, there are also four different performance modes in the machine for players to choose from. Be careful, the most efficient “Extreme Performance” will be used to deal with the full performance of the hardware, and the cooling fan will emit light when in use. louder sound.
Have both 2K@240Hz screen
The Stealth GS66 12UHS tested this time has undergone a major innovation in the screen panel along with the new hardware performance improvement and the needs of e-sports players. If the target is 1,080p@360Hz in the past, it will feel like you are standing still, and you should use it instead. 4K@120Hz panel will be difficult to achieve due to cost and hardware. Therefore, Stealth GS66 12UHS is in the era of screen panel change, and enters the era of 2K@240Hz panel through high-efficiency hardware. At the same time, it has high resolution and refresh rate, so that players not only get a clearer picture in games and work, but also when playing e-sports games. It can also output up to 240Hz screen. The smooth screen makes the eyes less tired. It also helps FPS and RTS players to see the screen changes faster, which is more advantageous than the traditional 60Hz or 144Hz screen.
At the same time, in order to meet multiple usage scenarios, the internal True Color function also provides a total of seven modes such as game, sRGB, AdobeRGB, DCI P3, etc., which can change the color of the screen according to the needs of different professions such as design and media production, and can reduce the impact of the screen on the user. Eye damage, very practical.
Multi-factory technical support
In addition to the powerful internal hardware performance, the Stealth GS66 12UHS also has a number of well-known manufacturers’ technologies to enhance the user experience. Dynaudio, a famous audio manufacturer, created the Duo Wave Speaker for the Stealth GS66 12UHS. Even if you don’t wear gaming headphones, the sound quality is not bad. In addition, the keyboard made in cooperation with SteelSeries has an excellent rebound feel when you press it. When typing or playing games every day, the operation has a very sensitive feel.
Don’t think that the Stealth GS66 12UHS is thin and light, and its cooling performance is not as good as other models of the same specification. In order to cope with the heat dissipated by the powerful hardware, it is equipped with 0.1mm ultra-thin fan blades and MSI’s exclusive Cooler Boost Trinity+ multi-fan cooling. , so that the hardware can play full performance. In order to allow players to continue fighting, the 99.9Whr large battery provides excellent endurance. At the same time, this machine also supports PD charging technology, so you don’t need to bring a bulky fire cow when you go out to work. In addition to charging, the two Thunderbolt 4 interfaces on the machine can output images. Together with the HDMI 2.1 plug on the machine, it can support up to four screens at the same time.
/ TEST 01 / Performance Test
The following will use the Stealth GS66 12UHS to perform performance tests in various games with the “Extreme” setting.
Far Cry 6（RTX ON）
Division 2（RTX ON）
Forza Horizon 5
CyberPunk 2077（RTX ON, DLSS）
APEX Heroes (NVIDIA Reflex / VSync Off)
/ANALYSIS/ From a numerical point of view, Stealth GS66 12UHS can run 2K@60fps or more game performance under the support of the most efficient hardware currently in many 3A masterpieces with full performance, and in competitive games with “APEX” Hero, for example, can run an average of 114fps at 2K resolution. If players are not satisfied with the performance, they can also reduce the picture quality adjustment performance. Overall, the Stealth GS66 12UHS can run the above results on a laptop, which is very eye-catching. It can be seen that the performance improvement of the 12th generation i9 and RTX 3080 Ti of the laptop version has enabled players to enjoy the same performance as a desktop computer on a laptop. gaming experience.
/ TEST 02 / MSI True Color Tested
As mentioned above, there is a “True Color” function in the Stealth GS66 12UHS, which can change the color mode of the screen according to different situations. Some effects are provided below for reference.
game test
video test
PCM Rating：4.5/5
The MSI Stealth GS66 12UHS is the top gaming laptop on the market, and its performance never disappoints. If gamers have enough money and are looking for a gaming laptop whose hardware won’t be eliminated so quickly, the Stealth GS66 12UHS will be the answer. a good choice.
MSI Stealth GS66 12UHS Spec
Operating system: Windows 11 Home
Processor: Intel Core i9-12900H 14 cores 20 threads 5.0GHz
Memory: 32GB DDR5-4800
Storage capacity: 2TB PCI-E 4.0 SSD
Screen: 15.6” 2,560×1,440 (240Hz)
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (16GB GDDR6)
網絡：Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax、Killer E3100 2.5Gbps Ethernet
Front lens: IR 720P
其他：1×RJ45、1×HDMI（8K@60Hz）、2×Type-A USB 3.2 Gen2、1×Type-C（USB 3.2 Gen2/DP/Thunderbolt 4）、1×Type-C（USB 4/DP/Thunderbolt 4）with PD Charging
Battery: 99.9Whr rechargeable Li-ion polymer battery
Volume: 248×19.8×358mm
Weight: 2.1kg
Price: HK$34,999
Enquiries: Felton (2273 8393)
Product website: https://hk.msi.com/Laptop/Stealth-GS66-12UX/