The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is less expensive and has a longer battery life, which makes it good for longer use without charging. It's suitable for gaming, but its performance for 3D and machine learning tasks, as well as for engineering applications, is good but not as high as the MSI Raider GE66. The MSI Raider has superior overall performance, especially for engineering and 3D/machine learning tasks due to its better CPU, GPU, and double the RAM, but it is more expensive and has a shorter battery life. Both have a similar portability score, but the ASUS is slightly heavier. If high performance for intensive tasks is a priority and the budget allows, the MSI Raider GE66 would be a great choice. However, if you're looking for a slightly more affordable option with good gaming capabilities and longer battery life, the ASUS ROG Strix G15 is a solid option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition
Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE66
Very good for general use
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.6/10
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
283.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The MSI Raider GE66 is very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good.
The MSI Raider GE66 surpasses the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition in general use primarily due to its superior central processing unit, double the memory, larger and faster storage, a higher-resolution and brighter display, and better heat management, although it has a shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
8.5/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
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 Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.0/10
8.9/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE66 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition are both very good for engineering and design, though the MSI Raider GE66 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition offers a commendable balance for engineering and design due to its AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX CPU, 16 GB of RAM, AMD RX 6800M GPU, and a display that provides good color coverage and high refresh rate, making it suitable for tasks requiring both computational power and visual accuracy.
Content Creation
7.7/10
8.3/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE66 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good.
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
8.0/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE66 is very good for software development, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good.
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
7.9/10
8.4/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE66 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize a vivid display for tasks like web browsing or video streaming, both ASUS ROG Strix G15 and MSI Raider GE66 offer excellent resolution and brightness, ensuring crisp and clear visuals. For engineering and design, both laptops provide wide color coverage, essential for accurate color work, but the MSI Raider GE66 edges out with slightly superior color gamuts that professionals may prefer. However, for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is key, the lower refresh rates of these panels may not deliver the fluidity desired, potentially making them less ideal for fast-paced visual experiences.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has 9 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
7.8/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE66 has 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.
Cost
$1,500
$2,499
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has a price of $1,500 and the MSI Raider GE66 costs $2,499.
"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 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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