MSI GP66 Leopard

Date Published: 15 Jan 2021
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CPU: Intel Core i7-10870H
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (Laptop, 130W)
Display: 15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), 144 Hz, IPS
Storage: 1000GB SSD
RAM: 2x 8GB DDR4, 3200 MHz
Weight: 2.38 kg (5.2 lbs)

Pros

130W RTX GPU options
2x M.2 PCIe slots, 2x RAM SODIMM slots in dual channel, Wi-Fi 6
Covers 95% of the sRGB color gamut and has accurate color representation with our Gaming and Web design profile (144Hz LGD0625)
Snappy panels with quick response times
Doesn't get too hot during long gaming sessions

Cons

Lacks an SD card reader and Thunderbolt support
Factory seal on one of the screws may void the warranty in some regions if it gets broken
Subpar battery life
Its keyboard is not ideal for gaming

MSI GP66 Leopard - Specs

CPU

Intel Core i7-10870H 18

CPU Performance #18

Great

GPU

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (Laptop, 130W) 14

GPU Performance #14

Amazing

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (Laptop, 100W) 5.2%
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER (Laptop, 150W) 10.8%
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (Laptop, 130W)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (Laptop, 85W) 1.8%
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 (8GB GDDR5X) 0.2%
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (Laptop) 1.8%

Display

15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), 144 Hz, IPS

panel 1

LG LP156WFG-SPB3 (LGD0625)

Color accuracy 2.2 -> 1.1

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HDD/SSD

1TB SSD

M.2 Slot

2x 2280 PCIe NVMe 3.0 x4

RAM

2x 8GB DDR4, 3200 MHz

No OS

Battery

65Wh, 4-cell

Body Material

Plastic / Polycarbonate, Aluminum

Dimensions

358 x 267 x 23.4 mm (14.09" x 10.51" x 0.92")

Weight

2.38 kg (5.2 lbs)

Ports and connectivity

1x USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort
3x USB Type-A 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
HDMI 2.0
Wi-Fi 802.11ax
Bluetooth 5.1
Audio jack 3.5mm Combo Jack

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Intel Core i7-10870H
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (Laptop, 130W)
15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), 240 Hz, IPS

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Intel Core i7-10870H
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (Laptop, 130W)
15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), 144 Hz, IPS

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MSI GE66 Raider

Intel Core i7-10870H
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (Laptop, 130W)
15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), 300 Hz, IPS

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (Laptop, 130W)
15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), 300 Hz, IPS

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (Laptop, 130W)
15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), 240 Hz, IPS

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Intel Core i7-10870H
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (Laptop, 130W)
15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), 144 Hz, IPS

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DISPLAY: 15.6-inch, 1920x1080, IPS

Name	LG LP156WFG-SPB3 (LGD0625)
Diagonal	15.6"
Pixel density	141.21 ppi
Brightness	353 cd/m²
sRGB	94%
PWM frequency	No PWM (Flicker-Free)

Panel Type	IPS
Resolution	1920x1080
Becomes "Retina" from	24 inches (62 cm)
Contrast	980:1
dE Color Checker	2.2 1.1
PWM Rating	10.0: (safe)

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