The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is generally lighter and more portable, suitable if you often carry your laptop around. It features a high-resolution touchscreen and is great for general use and gaming on-the-go due to its compact design. In contrast, the MSI Raider GE66, while heavier, offers a larger screen and is designed with a focus on intensive gaming, with better performance in tasks like 3D rendering or machine learning. Both have similar build quality and are in the upper midrange price bracket, with the MSI typically being slightly more expensive than the ASUS. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow Z13
Excellent portability
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE66
Very good for gaming and AI
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
8.5/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI Raider GE66 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 with an Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and a 165Hz screen refresh rate offers good gaming and 3D performance in a more portable package compared to the MSI Raider GE66, which delivers better gaming and 3D performance with its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a higher 240Hz refresh rate but is less portable due to its larger size and weight.
Engineering and Design
8.4/10
8.9/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE66 and ASUS ROG Flow Z13 are both very good for engineering and design, though the MSI Raider GE66 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is favored for engineering and design due to its high-quality display, latest high-end CPU, and strong GPU packed into a compact and versatile form factor with tablet mode capability, but it has less RAM than the MSI Raider GE66 which offers a larger high-refresh-rate screen, more RAM for complex tasks, and a powerful GPU that promotes intense design work though it is bulkier and less portable.
Screen Quality
8.4/10
8.4/10
13.4in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has a better screen than the MSI Raider GE66 for general use.
For general use, both the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 and the MSI Raider GE66 offer high resolution and brightness, providing sharp images and good visibility in various lighting conditions, making them excellent choices. In engineering and design tasks, these laptops deliver accurate colors due to their wide color gamuts, essential for professionals who need precise color representation for their work. However, gamers looking for a smooth visual experience in fast-paced games might find the lower refresh rates on these laptops limiting, as higher refresh rates provide more fluid movement and quicker response times.
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 Raider GE66 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,860
$2,499
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has a price of $1,860 and the MSI Raider GE66 costs $2,499.
The MSI Raider GE66 and ASUS ROG Flow Z13 are both very good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 stands out for general use due to its portability with a thin and light design and its unique feature of having a detachable keyboard, allowing it to be used as both a laptop and a tablet, providing versatility in various usage scenarios.
Content Creation
8.2/10
8.3/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE66 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
8.0/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE66 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 Raider GE66 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 Raider GE66 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 Raider GE66 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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