The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 offers great value, combining a tablet and laptop experience, which is handy for portability and versatile use, and it's lighter on the wallet compared to the MSI GE66 Raider. The Flow Z13 is compact, easier to carry, and suitable for general use or moderate gaming and creative tasks. On the flip side, the MSI GE66 Raider, while more costly, delivers significantly higher performance for demanding tasks like intensive gaming, 3D modeling, or machine learning with its more powerful graphics. It has a larger, high-resolution screen which could be beneficial for detail-oriented work, but this also makes it heavier and less portable. Consider your primary needs: if power and a larger display are paramount, the Raider is a strong pick; if you favor mobility, versatility, and a more attractive price, the Flow Z13 stands out. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow Z13
Excellent 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
7.5/10
8.6/10
6.2/10
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 Z13 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and has a high screen refresh rate of 165Hz, which is good for gaming and 3D, while the MSI GE66 Raider boasts a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU and a solid screen refresh rate of 120Hz, which is excellent for those purposes. Additionally, the ROG Flow Z13's CPU and screen quality are strong, with a high-resolution IPS screen offering touch capability, further complementing its gaming suitability, but the GE66 Raider's CPU is slightly older, yet its larger, higher-resolution display without touch commands a premium for gaming and visual tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.4/10
9.1/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
6.2/10
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 Z13 is very good.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is highly suitable for engineering and design tasks due to its powerful CPU, high-quality GPU, ample RAM, and a high-resolution touchscreen that offers versatility for design work. The MSI GE66 Raider, on the other hand, offers exceptional performance with an even more robust CPU, a top-tier GPU, double the RAM, and a larger, high-resolution non-touchscreen, making it especially favorable for demanding engineering software and multitasking, but with a tradeoff in portability compared to the ASUS.
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 Z13 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, and software development.
If you prioritize sharp images and clear text for everyday tasks like browsing the web or working with documents, both the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 and the MSI GE66 Raider boast high-resolution displays with excellent brightness, making them suitable choices. For engineers and designers who need accurate color representation for tasks like photo editing or CAD work, these laptops cover a wide range of colors within professional color spaces, ensuring your designs look as intended. However, if you are a gamer or work with 3D applications, the lower refresh rates on these screens may not deliver the smooth visual experience you're looking for, potentially making these laptops less ideal for those particular needs.
Portability
Excellent
Fair
13.4in
SIZE
15.6in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has excellent portability, while the MSI GE66 Raider has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,575
$3,199
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has a price of $1,575 and the MSI GE66 Raider costs $3,199.
The MSI GE66 Raider and ASUS ROG Flow Z13 are both very good for general use.
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.
Content Creation
8.2/10
8.4/10
9.5/10
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 Z13 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
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI GE66 Raider and ASUS ROG Flow Z13 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.
Battery
6.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has 6.5 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.
Build Quality
8.5/10
8.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 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 Z13 and the MSI GE66 Raider compare to other laptops
"The Asus ROG Flow Z13 is a gaming tablet with powerful Alder Lake i9 CPU. The ROG Flow Z13 impresses with its good cooling. After our review, the impression is predominantly positive. Besides a very fast Alder Lake CPU and stable gaming performance, especially the cooling system is surprisingly effective and quiet. You can use the integrated speakers without any issues while gaming. The 1200p display in the 16:10 format also impresses with good color reproduction and high brightness. Since the battery runtimes aren't particularly long as it is, we wouldn't recommend the optional 4K panel."
"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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