The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is typically less expensive than the MSI Raider GE66 and offers good performance with a newer graphics card which makes it suitable for recent games and 3D tasks. However, the MSI has a higher resolution display, more memory which benefits demanding tasks like video editing, and generally better performance feedback. If battery life and portability are key for you, ASUS with its lighter weight may be preferable, whereas MSI is slightly heavier but with a marginal edge on screen quality. Choose ASUS for a balance of cost and performance or MSI for higher-end performance and a sharper display. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Good portability
Very good battery life
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 speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
8.9/10
9.1/10
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 TUF Gaming A15 are both very good for engineering and design, though the MSI Raider GE66 is somewhat better.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is highly suitable for engineering and design due to its powerful AMD CPU, ample RAM, and high-performance GPU, which collectively enable robust multitasking and 3D rendering capabilities alongside a quality IPS display. In comparison, the MSI Raider GE66 also excels in similar tasks with its strong Intel CPU and ample RAM, superior GPU performance, and a higher-resolution display, though it is less portable and has a louder operating noise.
Screen Quality
7.2/10
8.4/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE66 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS and MSI both offer pleasing visuals with their high-resolution, bright displays, ensuring that text, images, and videos appear clear and vibrant. In the engineering and design fields, both laptops' screens can reproduce a wide range of colors accurately, vital for tasks that require precise color work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, despite their high resolution and quality panels, both laptops lack high refresh rates, which leads to less fluid motion and a less responsive gaming experience.
Battery
11.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has 11 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
7.2/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE66 has very good build quality, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,059
$2,499
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 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 TUF Gaming A15 is good.
The MSI Raider GE66 offers a larger RAM size, a higher resolution and brighter screen, and superior keyboard and heat management, making it very good for general use, despite being less portable and having shorter battery life compared to the ASUS TUF Gaming A15, which is good for general use with its decent overall specs, including a solid processor and battery life.
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
8.5/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
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 TUF Gaming A15 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.
Content Creation
8.0/10
8.3/10
9.1/10
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 TUF Gaming A15 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
7.6/10
8.0/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.0/10
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 TUF Gaming A15 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
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A15 to have good portability, while the MSI Raider GE66 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and the MSI Raider GE66 compare to other laptops
"With the release of the TUF Gaming A15, Asos have concentrated on the essentials: gaming performance. Our base version, which can be had for around $1,169, already provided enough power to play current games smoothly in a native resolution of 1080p and with maximum details - thanks to its new Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop. If you utilize upscaling, then you can even manage to run ray tracing."
"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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