The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 offers a balance of cost and performance, being less expensive than the MSI GE66 Raider with ample storage, a large 17.3-inch screen, and a solid graphics card suitable for gaming and general use. However, if you require high-resolution visuals, the MSI with its smaller 15.6-inch screen provides superior display quality and a more powerful processor and graphics card, better suited for intensive 3D tasks or engineering software. The ASUS will generally last longer on battery, while the MSI is slightly lighter, indicating better portability. Remember, higher performance from the MSI comes at a higher price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A17
Very good battery life
Advantages of the MSI GE66 Raider
Excellent for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.1/10
8.6/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI GE66 Raider and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 are both very good for gaming and AI, though the MSI GE66 Raider is somewhat better.
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
8.3/10
9.1/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
8.9/10
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 A17 is very good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 offers lower resolution but good overall CPU and GPU performance for engineering, whereas the MSI GE66 Raider boasts superior CPU performance with significantly more RAM, a more powerful GPU, and a higher resolution screen, enhancing its suitability for engineering and design tasks that demand top-tier processing and detailed visuals. While the ASUS is larger and slightly heavier, affecting its portability, the MSI's higher-quality keyboard and quieter operating noise may improve user experience in long design sessions despite being less portable due to similar weight.
Software Development
7.7/10
8.4/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
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 A17 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
6.8/10
8.2/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
253.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
The MSI GE66 Raider has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the MSI GE66 Raider's higher resolution and brightness, along with a superior panel type, provide a crisp and vibrant display that enhances readability and media consumption, setting it apart from the more modest display of the ASUS TUF Gaming A17. When tackling engineering and design, the MSI's wider color gamuts ensure more accurate color representation for detailed projects, a significant advantage over the ASUS. However, both laptops fall short for hardcore gaming and 3D applications due to their low refresh rates, which can't deliver the smooth visuals that fast-paced or highly detailed visual work demands.
Battery
10.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has 10 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 A17 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,552
$3,199
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a price of $1,552 and the MSI GE66 Raider costs $3,199.
The MSI GE66 Raider and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 are both very good for general use.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17's combination of a powerful AMD processor, ample RAM, and a large IPS screen make it a solid choice for general use, while its heavy design and average battery life indicate a tradeoff in portability for robust performance. In contrast, the MSI GE66 Raider offers a top-tier Intel CPU, superior RAM capacity, and a high-resolution IPS display that enhances screen quality, but also compromises on battery life and portability. Both laptops boast quality keyboards and speakers, with the MSI edging out in build and keyboard quality, and both effectively manage heat and operating noise, making them very good for everyday tasks and entertainment.
Content Creation
8.1/10
8.4/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI GE66 Raider and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 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.
Portability
Fair
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The MSI GE66 Raider and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and the MSI GE66 Raider compare to other laptops
"There is one big question that needs an answer. Is the TUF Gaming A17 FA707 a better purchase than the ROG Strix G17 G713R (2022)? Well, it depends. Undoubtedly, the Strix is the more premium product. Arguably the biggest advantage it has over its TUF fellow is in regards to the display. ASUS TUF Gaming A17 A707’s IPS panel has a Full HD resolution, comfortable viewing angles, and a very good contrast ratio."
"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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