The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 generally costs more and offers an Intel i9 processor known for top-of-the-line performance, particularly in intensive engineering and 3D/machine learning tasks. Its high refresh rate screen provides smoother visuals, which is beneficial for gaming. The laptop has slightly less RAM and a lower-resolution screen compared to the MSI Raider GE66.
On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE66 usually comes at a slightly lower price but includes more RAM for demanding multitasking and applications. It boasts a higher resolution display, which means sharper images and text, particularly useful for engineering and creative tasks. However, it has a slightly less powerful Intel i7 processor.
Both have ample storage, the same powerful GPU, and are geared towards gaming, with the GE66 having a slight edge in battery life. In terms of portability, both are similar but not exceptionally lightweight or compact, with portability being somewhat compromised for the sake of performance. You'll forgo some battery life and portability for top-tier performance and gaming features in either case. Choose the ASUS for the best CPU performance or the MSI for more RAM and a higher resolution display. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15
Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE66
Very good for general use
Very good for software development
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good battery life
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Software Development
7.4/10
8.0/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE66 is very good for software development, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 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 Scar 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When considering the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and MSI Raider GE66 for general use, the MSI stands out with a panel that likely has higher resolution and brightness, leading to crisper visuals and more comfortable viewing in various lighting conditions. For engineering and design, both laptops offer good performance, but the MSI may have a slight edge due to its screen possibly covering a wider color range, which ensures more accurate color reproduction for professional work. Meanwhile, for gaming and 3D applications, the poor screen quality noted on both devices probably stems from lower refresh rates, which means less fluid motion and slower screen response in fast-paced scenarios that are critical for an immersive gaming experience.
Build Quality
7.8/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE66 has very good build quality, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,000
$2,499
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has a price of $2,000 and the MSI Raider GE66 costs $2,499.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Raider GE66 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has solid general use capabilities, supported by a robust CPU and ample RAM, but the MSI Raider GE66 offers enhanced multitasking with double the memory, superior screen resolution for sharper visuals, and slightly longer battery life, making it very good for varied tasks. While both laptops boast high-quality components, the MSI's edge in RAM and display quality offer a more refined user experience for general use, although with a potential tradeoff in portability due to its slightly higher weight and larger dimensions.
Gaming and AI
8.3/10
8.5/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI Raider GE66 and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 are both very good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and MSI Raider GE66 are excellent for gaming and 3D tasks because they both are equipped with powerful Nvidia RTX GPUs known for high-performance graphics processing and ray tracing capabilities, enhancing visual fidelity in games and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
8.9/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE66 and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is equipped with a top-tier Intel i9 CPU and an Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, ensuring high performance for engineering and design tasks; however, this system offers less portability due to its weight and battery life compared to the MSI Raider GE66, which has a slightly lower-tier Intel i7 CPU but more RAM for multitasking, paired with the same GPU, and includes a higher resolution screen for sharper visuals, making it equally capable but with a better screen for detailed design work.
Content Creation
8.0/10
8.3/10
9.2/10
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 and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 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.
Battery
5.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has 5.5 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.
Portability
Fair
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and MSI Raider GE66 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and the MSI Raider GE66 compare to other laptops
"Asus continues to refine the ROG Strix Scar lineup with new upgrades. The Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 offers almost everything you would expect from a gaming laptop at this price. The build quality is great, connectivity options are decent, and there is enough scope for internal upgrades as well. Asus reverts to membrane switches for the keyboard — though not as "clickety" as the opto-mechanical ones we saw with last year's model, they still make for a decent typing and gaming experience. The lack of biometrics in any form is a downer."
"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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