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Updated January 10, 2024·
In deciding whether to purchase the ASUS ROG Strix G16 or the MSI GP66 Leopard, consider the following tradeoffs. If superior gaming or 3D rendering performance is a priority and budget allows, the ASUS ROG Strix G16 is an excellent choice, but it might be less portable due to its size and weight. On the other hand, the MSI GP66 Leopard offers solid performance for general use and engineering software while being more portable, which could be beneficial if you frequently travel with your laptop. Battery life is also an important consideration; gaming laptops like these often have shorter battery life due to their powerful components, so if long battery life is critical for your usage, neither may be ideal. Ultimately, align your decision with the primary activities you'll undertake and the importance of portability and battery life in your daily usage. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G16
- 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
7.5
7.5
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
291.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a better screen than the MSI GP66 Leopard for software development, and content creation.
For general use, a laptop with a clear display, high resolution, and sufficient brightness enhances readability and multimedia experience, which both ASUS ROG Strix G16 and MSI GP66 Leopard offer. In engineering and design, accurate color reproduction is crucial for precise visuals; these laptops provide wide color gamuts, ensuring that designers see accurate shades and tones. However, for gaming and 3D applications, a high refresh rate is essential for smooth motion, and in this regard, both laptops fall short, offering poorer performance than models specifically designed for these high-refresh-rate scenarios.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 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.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.5
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
291.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and MSI GP66 Leopard are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 offers strong general-use capabilities with its high-refresh-rate IPS panel and RTX 4060 GPU, positioned for a pleasant visual experience and moderate gaming or creative tasks; its larger battery enhances longevity which is a perk for users needing to work on the go despite it being less portable due to its weight. On the other hand, the MSI GP66 Leopard, while slightly more portable and offering a high-quality keyboard and excellent heat management, has a screen with a lower refresh rate and less efficient battery life, making it potentially less ideal for extensive unplugged use, but its top-tier RTX 3080 GPU ensures excellent performance for demanding applications.
Gaming and AI
7.9
7.8
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and MSI GP66 Leopard are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and the MSI GP66 Leopard are both well-suited for gaming and 3D applications because they are equipped with powerful GPUs, the RTX 4060 and RTX 3080 respectively, which are vital for rendering graphics-intensive tasks. Additionally, the ASUS features a screen with a higher refresh rate, providing smoother visuals, which is very important for gaming and 3D experiences, while the MSI stands out with a screen offering higher pixel density and better screen quality.
Engineering and Design
8.3
7.9
9.6/10
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 G16 to be very good for engineering and design, while the MSI GP66 Leopard is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is more suited for engineering and design due to its newer Intel i7 processor, RTX 4060 GPU which offers advanced features like hardware ray tracing and DLSS, and a higher screen color accuracy which is crucial for design work.
Content Creation
7.9
7.4
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 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
7.7
7.2
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 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
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The MSI GP66 Leopard and ASUS ROG Strix G16 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
8.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI GP66 Leopard to have very good build quality, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,374
$1,400
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a price of $1,374 and the MSI GP66 Leopard costs $1,400.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G16 and the MSI GP66 Leopard compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Strix G16 | MSI GP66 Leopard |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,374 | $1,400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | May 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 10.4'' x 1.05'' | 14.1'' x 10.5'' x 0.92'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.51 lbs | 5.25 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.39" | 10.51" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13650HX | Intel i7-11800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 65 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 291 nits | 362 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.5/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.3/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 0 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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ASUS ROG Strix G16
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Marc Herter | March 2023
"With the mobile Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080, the Asus ROG Stix G16 hits the sweet spot between performance and cooling. The G16 also does not have to shy away from direct comparison with its supposedly stronger family member, the ROG Strix Scar 18 with its RTX 4090, as most benchmarks of the two laptops are very close to each other. Moreover, the G16 should be significantly cheaper. Depending on the supplier, the price difference here could be almost US$ 2,000. In the 2023 model series, Asus has significantly leveled out the differences between the two high-end lines."
MSI GP66 Leopard
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Christian Hintze | December 2021
"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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