The ASUS R410MA is a budget-friendly option with basic performance suitable for general tasks like web browsing and document editing, but it has limited storage, lower screen resolution, and is not ideal for gaming or engineering applications. On the other hand, the MSI Stealth GS66 is a high-end laptop with much better performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming, thanks to its advanced processor and graphics. However, it is heavier, more expensive, and has shorter battery life. If cost is not a concern and you need a laptop for intensive tasks, the MSI Stealth GS66 is the better choice; otherwise, for everyday use, the ASUS R410MA will suffice at a lower cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS R410MA
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Stealth GS66
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
5.5/10
7.7/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
200.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS66 is good for general use, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
5.4/10
7.8/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS66 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA comes with a lower-tier Intel UHD Graphics 600 and a 60Hz screen, making it less capable for gaming and 3D applications than the MSI Stealth GS66, which boasts a high-end Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a 360Hz screen for smoother visuals and faster response times. Additionally, the ASUS has a basic CPU and screen quality, while the MSI has a powerful Intel i7 processor and superior screen quality, enhancing overall performance and gaming experience.
Engineering and Design
5.3/10
8.2/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Stealth GS66 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
The ASUS R410MA falls short for engineering and design because of its weaker CPU, less RAM, and lower-quality TN screen with a poor resolution. The MSI Stealth GS66 is very suitable due to its powerful CPU, ample RAM, high-end GPU, and a superior IPS display with better resolution and color coverage, which heavily influences performance and screen quality in such demanding tasks.
Content Creation
5.7/10
7.7/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth GS66 is good for content creation, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
5.6/10
7.5/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
5.3/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS66 is good for software development, while the ASUS R410MA is poor.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
5.1/10
8.1/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
200.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The MSI Stealth GS66 has a better screen than the ASUS R410MA for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS R410MA has a screen that may not provide the clarity and vibrancy needed for varied tasks due to limited resolution and brightness, impacting general use negatively. For engineering and design, its screen likely lacks wide color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, leading to less accurate color representation. Meanwhile, the MSI Stealth GS66, while suitable for general use and engineering with its better resolution and color coverage, has a lower refresh rate that could hinder the smoothness required for optimal 3D and gaming experiences.
Battery
8.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS R410MA has 8.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth GS66 has 5.5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS R410MA has very good portability, while the MSI Stealth GS66 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
5.1/10
8.0/10
The MSI Stealth GS66 has very good build quality, while the ASUS R410MA has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$111
$1,799
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS R410MA has a price of $111 and the MSI Stealth GS66 costs $1,799.
"The Asus Laptop L410 is a super-affordable PC, even among budget notebooks, compromising on the display and processing power to deliver a serviceable Windows machine with good battery life and useful ports. The build is reasonably solid, there’s a good mix of ports, battery life is long enough, and it can perform basic everyday tasks. On the flip side, the screen is poor, anything other than basic tasks is a tough ask, and it has little memory and even less storage."
"The MSI Stealth GS66 is powerful enough for QHD. The Core i7-12700H and the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti found in the 12UGS model that we tested run all modern games smoothly in the native QHD resolution. The 15-inch display is very fast with its 240 Hz refresh rate, and it also offers a great color space (almost 100% DCI-P3) on top of that, which should please gamers as well as content creators, although we would have still wished for a higher brightness. Case, input devices, and connectivity (Thunderbolt 4) are at a good level. However, among other things, the GS66 loses points due to the high temperature development in 3D mode and its poor webcam."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
About MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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