MSI · 2021 · end of life
MSI GS66 Stealth
11UG, 2021
A subdued business-black 2.1 kg gaming 15-incher around 800 dollars used, with an i7-11800H, a 95W RTX 3070 and the largest battery a carry-on allows.
from $800 last seen 2026-05-22
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- Best for gaming programming creative work
- Linux: minor fixes
Scorecard
Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.
Strongest on build, with no category below average.
- Battery 6/10
- Display 6/10
- Build 7/10
- Keyboard 6/10
- Speed 6/10
- Value 6/10
Worth knowing
Stands out
- 300Hz screen, smoother motion
- RAM is user-upgradeable
Watch for
- Discontinued, sold from remaining stock
- NVIDIA needs the proprietary driver on Linux
- Dim 264-nit screen, weak in bright light
Linux
Excellent · Best on ubuntu LTS. Confidence: medium · How we score
Linux compatibility, per distro
- Ubuntu LTS Minor setup
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : unknown
- Webcam : works
- Audio : works
- Suspend : needs tweak
Tiger Lake H plus a 95W RTX 3070 is a standard Optimus laptop, so install the proprietary nvidia driver and set a PRIME profile. There is no official Linux Dragon Center, so per-key RGB and fan control rely on community tools like msi-perkeyrgb and isw.
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Suspend with the dGPU needs the nvidia suspend services enabled. The 99.9 Wh pack is the largest a US carry-on allows, two SO-DIMM slots and two M.2 slots are accessible.
See the broader picture in the Linux compatibility hub, the full compatibility matrix, and the buying guides.
Specs
| CPU | Intel Core i7-11800H |
|---|---|
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop (95W with Dynamic Boost) |
| RAM | 16 GB (upgradeable) |
| Storage | 1 TB |
| Screen | 15.6" 1920x1080 @ 300Hz, 264 nitsbest kept indoors, smoother scrolling and motion |
| Weight | 2.1 kgaverage weight |
| Battery | 99.9 Wh, around 5 h real-world |
Common questions
- Does the MSI GS66 Stealth (11UG, 2021) work with Linux?
- Mostly: it runs after one or two known fixes (checked on Ubuntu LTS). Tiger Lake H plus a 95W RTX 3070 is a standard Optimus laptop, so install the proprietary nvidia driver and set a PRIME profile.
- What does the MSI GS66 Stealth (11UG, 2021) cost?
- Last seen around 800 USD (2026-05-22). It is discontinued, so prices vary with remaining stock.
- How heavy is the MSI GS66 Stealth (11UG, 2021)?
- 2.1 kg (4.63 lb). That's average weight.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 99.9 Wh pack, around 5 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 6/10.
- Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?
- RAM is on SODIMM slots, so you can swap it later. Storage starts at 1 TB on this configuration.
- Which operating systems are supported?
- Ships with Windows. It also runs Linux; see the Linux block above for per-distro detail.
The MSI GS66 Stealth (11UG, 2021) is discontinued
The price below is the last we saw, kept for reference. See the current alternatives further down.
from $800 last seen 2026-05-22
Find remaining MSI stockAs an Amazon Associate (US, NL, DE, UK programs), qualifying purchases via these affiliate links may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Other markets not yet enrolled. How we make money. Verified 2026-05-22.
