Inside, an Killer AX1650i module provides Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5 connectivity. It's a good selection only an SD card reader is missing.

Meanwhile, the left edge holds the power jack, a Thunderbolt 4/USB-C port, an HDMI 2.0b video output (notable for its 4K/60Hz support), and another USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port. It's joined by a trio of USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (two Type-A, and one Type-C) and a headset jack. The Ethernet jack is a high-end Killer E3100X 2.5Gbps port. The bottom edges of the chassis could be smoother, especially around the Ethernet port's cutout on the right edge. That said, its construction has some compromises. The metal base of this notebook is just two pieces for a seamless look. Both its lid and chassis are impressively rigid. It's a touch heavy for the size at 4.63 pounds, but the sturdiness of its all-metal design is enough to forgive that. The GS66 Stealth carries over its trim dimensions of 0.8 by 14.1 by 9.8 inches. I also appreciate that the layout includes a left Windows key (it was often left off on some earlier MSI SteelSeries notebook keyboards), though the function (Fn) key is now inconveniently grouped with the right Ctrl key. At least the keys are quiet when pressed. Unfortunately, the short up-and-down key travel makes for a minimally tactile experience in typing. Its per-key RGB backlighting is configurable within the SteelSeries Engine app (a staple on MSI gaming laptops), which offers many preloaded patterns and the ability to create your own. The SteelSeries-designed keyboard, with its low-profile keys and aggressive typeface, is the most eye-catching design element. Even MSI's blacked-out dragon-shield logo on the lid is nearly invisible in darker lighting. I'll venture that a little bling for the price of my tester would be welcome. Its design is stealthy not only because it's all black, but also because its conventional styling and demeanor blend in with the crowd.Ī lack of external lighting and exotic design flourishes can be a plus or a minus, depending on what you're after.

The GS66 Stealth is physically unchanged from its 2020 version. MSI GS66 Stealth (2021) Specs Boot Drive Capacity (as Tested)

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