The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is more affordable and offers a good balance for general use and gaming, with a decent battery life and a robust build. At a more premium price, the MSI GE66 Raider provides top-notch performance for intensive gaming, 3D modeling, and engineering tasks but it's less portable with a shorter battery life. The Raider also has a higher resolution and more vibrant display, but this might consume more power, affecting battery life. If price and portability are key, go for the ASUS, whereas if performance and high-end graphics are priorities and budget allows, choose the MSI. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A16
Good portability
Very good battery life
Advantages of the MSI GE66 Raider
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.6/10
8.4/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
294.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The MSI GE66 Raider is very good for general use, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
7.4/10
8.6/10
7.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI GE66 Raider is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 offers a solid gaming and 3D experience with its AMD GPU and a high screen refresh rate, which is essential for smooth gameplay and animations. In contrast, the MSI GE66 Raider is rated higher for gaming and 3D due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX GPU and exceptional overall screen quality, despite a slightly lower refresh rate, enhancing visual detail and performance for the most demanding tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.7/10
9.1/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
7.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI GE66 Raider is excellent for engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16, with its capable AMD CPU and GPU, provides good performance for engineering and design tasks, supported by adequate RAM and a decent screen. However, the MSI GE66 Raider steps ahead with a more powerful Intel CPU and Nvidia GPU, doubled RAM capacity, and a superior high-resolution display, which together offer excellent capabilities for more demanding engineering applications, though it's slightly less portable and likely noisier under load.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.4/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI GE66 Raider is very good for content creation, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is good.
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
7.3/10
8.4/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI GE66 Raider is very good for software development, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 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
7.5/10
8.2/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
The MSI GE66 Raider has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 likely has a high-resolution display with substantial brightness and a panel type that offers clear and crisp images, making it suitable for general use and detailed engineering work, but its lower refresh rate can hinder the smoothness required for gaming and 3D applications. On the other hand, the MSI GE66 Raider, with its very good screen, suggests it provides an equally impressive resolution and brightness, along with a panel that probably delivers wide color gamuts, enhancing the precision needed for engineering and design tasks. However, like the ASUS, the Raider's shortcomings in refresh rate mean that despite its capable display specs, fast-paced gaming and 3D rendering may not appear as fluid as desired.
Battery
12.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has 12 hours of battery life. The MSI GE66 Raider 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 GE66 Raider has very good build quality, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$838
$3,199
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has a price of $838 and the MSI GE66 Raider costs $3,199.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A16 to have good portability, while the MSI GE66 Raider has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 and the MSI GE66 Raider compare to other laptops
"The A16 makes an excellent case against more expensive laptops like the Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 and the MSI Katana GF76, especially if you’re into 1080p gaming. However, although its affordable, it doesn’t skimp on performance or a robust chassis. But for me, the biggest factor that sets it apart from these options is its incredible battery life. In my time reviewing laptops, I can’t remember when I last saw a gaming laptop lasted 11 and a half hours on a single charge, which makes the A16, in my book, truly outstanding."
"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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