If battery life and portability are crucial for your use, consider the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 as it has a better battery life and is more portable than the MSI Raider GE66. For tasks that demand more memory, like engineering applications and multitasking, the MSI Raider GE66 might be more appropriate since it comes with more RAM. However, if budget is a concern and you need a machine that often comes at a lower price, then the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 could be the right choice. Both laptops are suitable for gaming and intensive tasks, offering high refresh rate displays and powerful GPUs. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16's newer GPU may handle newer games and creative work more smoothly, but the MSI Raider GE66 provides a larger amount of RAM which could be advantageous for certain professional applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16
Excellent overall display quality
Good portability
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE66
Very good for general use
Very good for software development
Good battery life
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
9.0/10
8.4/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
627.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has a better screen than the MSI Raider GE66 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the MSI Raider GE66 has a better screen for content creation.
For general use, both the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and the MSI Raider GE66 offer screens that are sharp, bright, and vibrant, providing an enjoyable viewing experience for browsing, media consumption, and daily tasks. Engineers and designers will appreciate the wide color gamut on both laptops, which ensures accurate color reproduction for tasks like photo editing, CAD, and graphic design. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rate on these screens may lead to less smooth motion, which can detract from the immersive experience that fast-paced games and interactive 3D applications can offer.
Battery
4.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has 4.5 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.
Cost
$2,059
$2,499
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has a price of $2,059 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 Zephyrus M16 is good.
The MSI Raider GE66 offers better general use advantages because it has double the RAM of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16, which improves multitasking, and its screen exhibits higher quality in speaker performance and heat management, despite having lower battery life and being less portable due to higher weight. The Zephyrus M16, on the other hand, benefits from a more advanced CPU and a higher screen resolution conducive to certain tasks, yet falls short in battery endurance and portability when compared to the MSI Raider GE66.
Gaming and AI
8.5/10
8.5/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and MSI Raider GE66 are both very good for gaming and AI.
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
8.8/10
8.9/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE66 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is favored for engineering and design due to its cutting-edge CPU and powerful GPU which lead to better performance, complemented by a superior screen quality for detailed work, though it has less RAM than the MSI Raider GE66 which could handle larger projects or more applications at once. Despite being a bit heavier and less portable, the MSI Raider GE66 offers generous RAM and a capable GPU, although its CPU is not as advanced as the Zephyrus M16's, and its screen has a lower quality relative to the ASUS, which matters for design precision and color work.
Content Creation
8.2/10
8.3/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE66 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 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.
Software Development
7.7/10
8.0/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.5/10
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 Zephyrus M16 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.
Portability
Good
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.9in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 to have good portability, while the MSI Raider GE66 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
8.5/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and MSI Raider GE66 both have very 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 Zephyrus M16 and the MSI Raider GE66 compare to other laptops
"The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is not yet as optimised as its predecessor. Compared to the previous gen, performance and efficiency have improved significantly. What's more, the wonderful, Mini-LED Nebula display is a contender for the main highlight and almost manages to put the CPU and GPU in the shade. We already found its predecessor to be a well-rounded and well-optimised gaming machine. Generally, but not unequivocally, that also applies to the new Asus M16. Similar to most of the current, new laptops, we are dealing with a double generational leap in terms of the CPU and GPU. However, this change doesn't always run smoothly."
"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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