Consider the ASUS ROG Flow X13 if portability and battery life are crucial; it's lighter and lasts longer on a single charge, suitable for movement and long work sessions away from power outlets. Alternatively, the MSI GE66 Raider offers more powerful processing and superior gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering capabilities thanks to its advanced graphics card and processor, but it's heavier and less suited for travel. The MSI may excel in performance but expect a shorter battery duration. Both have the same storage space, but the MSI has more RAM, which can improve multitasking and demanding applications. The ASUS has a smaller, higher refresh rate touch display, offering fluid visuals and interaction, while the MSI has a larger, high-resolution non-touch screen, which is better for detail-oriented tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X13
Very good portability
Advantages of the MSI GE66 Raider
Excellent for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
8.6/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI GE66 Raider is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ROG Flow X13 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13, with a Nvidia RTX 4070 graphics card and high screen refresh rate of 165 Hz, is good for gaming and 3D applications, ensuring smooth visuals. Meanwhile, the MSI GE66 Raider stands out with its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti graphics card and a solid refresh rate of 120 Hz, making it excellent for more demanding gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
9.1/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI GE66 Raider is excellent for engineering and design, while the ASUS ROG Flow X13 is very good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 boasts a high-quality screen, a convertible design for flexibility, and is lightweight for portability, suitable for engineering tasks on the go, but with less RAM and a less powerful GPU compared to the MSI GE66 Raider. In contrast, the MSI GE66 Raider, with its superior CPU, double the RAM, and top-tier GPU, provides exceptional performance for demanding engineering and design tasks, at the expense of heavier weight and lower portability.
Screen Quality
8.4/10
8.2/10
13.4in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a better screen than the MSI GE66 Raider for gaming and AI, while the MSI GE66 Raider has a better screen for content creation.
For general use, both the ASUS ROG Flow X13 and the MSI GE66 Raider provide sharp images and vibrant colors due to high resolution and bright displays, making documents and webpages clear and easy on the eyes. In engineering and design tasks, their screens cover a broad spectrum of colors, presenting precise hues that are critical when editing images or working with detailed graphics. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fast-moving visuals are common, the lower refresh rates of these laptops may lead to less fluid motion, detracting from an immersive experience.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI GE66 Raider has 6 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
Fair
13.4in
SIZE
15.6in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has very good portability, while the MSI GE66 Raider has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,500
$3,199
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a price of $2,500 and the MSI GE66 Raider costs $3,199.
The MSI GE66 Raider and ASUS ROG Flow X13 are both very good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 stands out for general use with its powerful CPU, high-quality screen, and versatility as a 2-in-1 convertible tablet and laptop, offering portability and decent battery life. Meanwhile, the MSI GE66 Raider, with more RAM and a larger, higher-resolution screen, serves as a robust option for those who prioritize performance and superior keyboard and speaker quality, though it is less portable and has a shorter battery life.
Content Creation
8.2/10
8.4/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI GE66 Raider and ASUS ROG Flow X13 are both very good for content creation.
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
8.0/10
8.4/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI GE66 Raider and ASUS ROG Flow X13 are both very good for software development.
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.
Build Quality
8.5/10
8.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 and MSI GE66 Raider both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow X13 and the MSI GE66 Raider compare to other laptops
"The Asus ROG Flow X13 is not an off-the-shelf convertible. This quickly becomes clear when you take a closer look at the technical specs. The AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS is a state-of-the-art SoC with 8 cores and 16 threads, which also makes the 2-in-1 interesting as a work device. With 32 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD, gamers are also well taken care of. The dedicated Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q fits well into the overall concept and ensures a solid 3D performance. With the eGPU dock, which is equipped with a GeForce RTX 3080, the small convertible transforms into a full-fledged desktop replacement in terms of performance."
"The MSI Raider GE66 12UHS notebook passes with flying colors. The GE66 is a high-end notebook with strong performance. The keyboard and trackpad are still very good and score well with precise inputs as well as high build quality. Thanks to a new liquid metal cooling solution, the Intel Core i9 12900HK brings a performance increase of around 50 percent over the predecessor's Intel Core i9 10980HK. The installed graphics card in our device delivers up to 30 percent higher frame rates than the RTX 2070 Super in the MSI GE66 10SFS."
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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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