•  Date Published: 10 Feb 2021
    • Intel Core i7-10870H
    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (Laptop, 130W)
    • 15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), 240 Hz, IPS
    • 1000GB SSD
    • 2x 16GB DDR4, 3200 MHz
    • 2.38 kg (5.2 lbs)
    6.9
    TOTAL SCORE
    5.0 Portability Average
    7.0 Display Very Good
    7.0 For Work Very Good
    7.6 For Gaming Very Good
    MSI GP66 Leopard

    MSI GP66 Leopard

    $1598.00
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    Review

    MSI GP66 Leopard in-depth review

    If you remember last year's GP65 Leopard, you will know that it had a fairly decent design, which was a mix of classy and aggressive features. It is safe to say that in this regard, the new GP66 Leopard from MSI, is pretty similar. However, it has faced a complete visual overhaul, and it is now a lot thinner and looks more industrial than ever before.Since this is a gaming notebook, MSI didn't want to experiment with the not-yet-proven AMD Zen 3 laptop processors. So, they chose the Comet Lake-H CPUs of Intel, built on the evergreen 14nm architecture. Indeed, they were not the most efficient, nor the best for CPU-intensive loads. However, they do best in one particular scenario - gaming.Probably, it is the only architecture yet, that can take full advantage of the new RTX 3000 gra[...]

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    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