The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition offers excellent performance for gaming and engineering tasks owing to its AMD Ryzen 9 processor and AMD RX 6800M graphics, and it also stands out with a longer battery life. However, it's heavier and might be less portable compared to the MSI GP66 Leopard. The MSI GP66 Leopard also delivers powerful performance suitable for demanding tasks with its Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3080 graphics card. It is lighter and includes ray tracing and DLSS features beneficial for gaming but may fall short in battery longevity compared to the ASUS. Choose ASUS for longer battery usage or MSI for advanced gaming features and better portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition
Very good for engineering and design
Good battery life
Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI GP66 Leopard
Very good overall build quality
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.9/10
7.5/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has a better screen than the MSI GP66 Leopard for gaming and AI, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and MSI GP66 Leopard both offer screens with good resolution and brightness, making them suitable for browsing, video watching, and document work. For engineering and design, they cover a range of colors faithfully, but may fall short for professional color work due to not fully covering color gamuts like Adobe RGB. While their screen quality is sufficient for casual gaming, serious gamers might find the refresh rate lacking for fast-paced games, where smoother visuals are crucial.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has 9 hours of battery life. The MSI GP66 Leopard has 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.
Cost
$1,500
$1,400
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has a price of $1,500 and the MSI GP66 Leopard costs $1,400.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and MSI GP66 Leopard are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is suitable for general use with its strong CPU and ample RAM that ensure swift multitasking, and its high-quality screen supports engaging visual experiences, but it's slightly heavier and has a shorter battery life than the MSI GP66 Leopard, which is also well-suited for general use with a capable CPU and ample RAM for fluid performance, plus a higher screen brightness and better portability due to its lighter weight, though it has less battery life than the ASUS for extended use away from power outlets. Both laptops have comparable storage capacity and screen quality, with effective heat management, but the ASUS has a slight edge in speaker quality while the MSI offers a higher quality keyboard.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
7.8/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI GP66 Leopard and ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition offers robust gaming and 3D performance with its AMD RX 6800M GPU and a higher refresh rate screen, providing smooth visuals for fast-paced action. On the other hand, the MSI GP66 Leopard pairs a powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 GPU with solid screen quality, though its refresh rate is lower than the ASUS, which could make a difference in highly competitive gaming scenarios.
Engineering and Design
8.0/10
7.9/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition to be very good for engineering and design, while the MSI GP66 Leopard is good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.7/10
7.4/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and MSI GP66 Leopard are both 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
7.3/10
7.2/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and MSI GP66 Leopard are both 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.
Portability
Fair
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The MSI GP66 Leopard and ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI GP66 Leopard to have very good build quality, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has 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 Strix G15 Advantage Edition and the MSI GP66 Leopard compare to other laptops
"The Asus ROG Strix G15, as the first in a line of "AMD Advantage"-branded notebooks, is a statement that yes, you can get a premium AMD gaming notebook. Maybe you can't have it all, but you can get pretty close. The ROG Strix G15's combination of the AMD Ryzen 5900HX and Radeon RX 6800M, as well as other technologies that take advantage of them, make a potent, thin gaming machine. Powerful Dolby Atmos speakers and long battery life when you aren't gaming are nice bonuses."
"The MSI GP66 Leopard is a good budget high-performance gamer. The MSI also does a lot right outside of the pure performance despite it's low price. For example, the adaptive cooling system really surprised us positively, even in Extreme Performance Mode. And the display is not a budget panel either, but at least outshines the competition in terms of brightness. Of course, you also have to accept a few compromises in this price category. These include the Leopard's poor battery runtimes and the less than optimal build quality, which is also noticeable in the more complicated maintenance."
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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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