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Updated January 10, 2024·

Choosing between the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and the MSI Raider GE66 involves balancing cost against features and performance. The ASUS is priced higher and is larger with a 17.3-inch screen, which might affect portability, but it offers a faster refresh rate which is excellent for fast-paced games. On the other hand, the MSI is slightly more portable due to its smaller 15.6-inch screen, and despite a lower price, it has twice the RAM, which is beneficial for multitasking and demanding tasks. Both laptops have similar storage and powerful graphics cards, making them suitable for intensive gaming and professional applications like 3D rendering and machine learning. The MSI also boasts a higher resolution display, which means sharper images and better overall screen quality. Consider these tradeoffs when making your decision based on your priorities such as gaming experience, portability, multitasking needs, and budget. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17
  • Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE66
  • Very good for general use
  • Very good for software development

Key differences

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Screen Quality

8.1
ROG Strix Scar 17
Raider GE66
8.4
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
292.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE66 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 for general use, engineering and design, and content creation.

Portability

Poor
ROG Strix Scar 17
Raider GE66
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
6.3 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The MSI Raider GE66 has only fair portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has poor portability.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.9
ROG Strix Scar 17
Raider GE66
8.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
292.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
5.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Raider GE66 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is good.

Gaming and AI

8.4
ROG Strix Scar 17
Raider GE66
8.5
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
360Hz
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 17 are both very good for gaming and AI.

Engineering and Design

8.6
ROG Strix Scar 17
Raider GE66
8.9
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 17 are both very good for engineering and design.

Content Creation

8.2
ROG Strix Scar 17
Raider GE66
8.3
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 17 are both very good for content creation.

Software Development

7.5
ROG Strix Scar 17
Raider GE66
8.0
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Raider GE66 to be very good for software development, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is good.

Battery

7.0 Hours
ROG Strix Scar 17
Raider GE66
6.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE66 has 6 hours of battery life.

Build Quality

8.5
ROG Strix Scar 17
Raider GE66
8.5
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and MSI Raider GE66 both have very good build quality.

Cost

$2,499
ROG Strix Scar 17
Raider GE66
$2,499
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$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

$3,000

$3,500

$4,000

The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a price of $2,499 and the MSI Raider GE66 costs $2,499.

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How the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and the MSI Raider GE66 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17MSI Raider GE66
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17MSI Raider GE66

GENERAL

Price
$2,499
$2,499
Release Date
January 1, 2023January 1, 2022
Overall Dimensions
15.6'' x 11.1'' x 1.02''14.1'' x 10.5'' x 0.92''
Weight
6.39 lbs5.25 lbs
Width
15.55"14.09"
Depth
11.1"10.51"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i9-12900HIntel i7-12700H
RAM
16 GB32 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
22
Storage
1024 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
7 Hours6 Hours
Battery Capacity
90 Wh99.9 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
17.3"15.6"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
1920 x 10802560 x 1440
Refresh Rate
360Hz240Hz
Display Brightness
292 nits300 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
8.5/108.5/10
Portability Score
5.9/106.9/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
YesYes
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
6.8/106.3/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
9/109/10
Speaker Quality Score
8.8/107.5/10
Webcam
No Webcam1080p
Fingerprint Reader
NoNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
23
USB-C ports
22
USB-C Charging
YesNo
Display Outputs
34
Thunderbolt Version
44

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ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17

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Allen Ngo | May 2021
"Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 laptop review: liquid metal 7 nm AMD Zen 3 is stunning. The raw performance increase is absolutely bonkers if you're upgrading from a laptop on Coffee Lake-H or older. The 45 W Ryzen 9 5900HX is neck-to-neck with the thicker, heavier, and hotter Schenker Ultra 17 running on a desktop-class Core i9-11900K despite their wide TDP differences. The performance-per-watt advantages can make Intel Rocket Lake feel like a last generation platform at times. As for the chassis itself, it's a huge light show with RGB LEDs on almost all sides of the system."

MSI Raider GE66

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Patrick Schüdzig | June 2022
"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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