MSI Vector GP66

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Date Published: 20 Sep 2024

Intel Core i7-12650H
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti (Laptop, 150W)
15.6", Full HD (1920 x 1080), 360 Hz, IPS
1000GB SSD
32GB RAM
2.38 kg (5.2 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

5.0 Portability Average

7.0 Display Very Good

7.1 For Work Very Good

8.0 For Gaming Excellent

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Specs

Display
15.6", Full HD (1920 x 1080), 360 Hz, IPS

HDD/SSD
1000GB SSD

M.2 Slot
2x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 See photo

RAM
32GB RAM

OS
Windows 11 Home

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

3x USB Type-A
3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)

1x USB Type-A
3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort

HDMI
2.1 (8K@60Hz / 4K@120Hz)

Mini DisplayPort

Card Reader

Ethernet LAN
10, 100, 1000, 2500 Mbit/s

Wi-Fi
802.11ax

Bluetooth
5.2

Audio jack
3.5mm Combo Jack

Features

Fingerprint reader

Web camera
HD

Backlit keyboard

Speakers
2x 2W Stereo Speakers, Nahimic 3

Security Lock slot

Gifts
HDMI Cable

Portability

MSI Vector GP66 (12Ux)

14.09" x 10.51" x 0.92" Dimensions

2.38 kg (5.2 lbs) Weight

Average 15.6-inch laptop

2.03 kg (4.5 lbs) -15% Weight

Review

MSI Vector GP66 in-depth review

For their next trick, MSI takes the GP66 Leopard, and transforms it into an absolute killer of a mobile computer, called the Vector GP66. We are not overestimating the device. After all, it comes with up to a Core i9-12900H, and up to an RTX 3080 Ti with the whopping 150W of TGP. You need a very efficient cooling solution to be able to tame this much performance potential.Actually, MSI boasts a so-called Overboost technology, which should allow the CPU and the GPU to run at a total of 195W (150W for the graphics card, and 45W for the processor). Presumably, this is the thermal efficiency of the cooling setup as well. However, we are yet to find this out in the review.Another important aspect, which we're going to cover, is the display quality. Our unit comes equipped with a 1440p [...]

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Pros

150W RTX GPU options
2x M.2 PCIe Gen 4 slots, 2x RAM SODIMM slots in dual channel, Wi-Fi 6E
Covers 99% of the DCI-P3 color gamut and has accurate color representation with our Gaming and Web design profile (165Hz 1440p panel)
Snappy panels with quick response times
Extremely good cooling
You can connect up to three additional monitors

Cons

Lacks an SD card reader and Thunderbolt support
Subpar battery life
Its keyboard is not ideal for gaming

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

One of the first and most powerful laptops to come with 12th Gen Intel processors, the Vector GP66 (12Ux) doesn't disappoint when it comes to upgrade options.Check out all MSI Vector GP66 (12Ux) prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate To access this notebook's internals, you need to undo a total of 11 Phillips-head screws. Then, start the prying process from the back, and carefully make your way to the front. The front part will feel a bit tight, and you'll have to use some force to pop it open.2. Battery[...]