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.
- Is the MSI GS66 Stealth (11UG, 2021) good for gaming?
- For gaming we score it 6/10 on value and 6/10 on performance.
- How heavy is the MSI GS66 Stealth (11UG, 2021)?
- 2.1 kg (4.63 lb). That's heavy for a daily commute.
- 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 1024 GB on this configuration.
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 this link may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Other markets not yet enrolled. How we make money. Verified 2026-05-22.
