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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is the more affordable option with a newer main processor, higher GPU performance, and better battery life, making it suitable for gaming and intensive tasks. It is somewhat lighter for better portability. In contrast, the MSI GP66 Leopard, despite being more expensive and having an older CPU and less powerful GPU, boasts a higher quality display with better color accuracy, making it ideal for tasks where screen quality is paramount. However, it is heavier and the battery capacity is lower, impacting portability and usage time on the go. Both have comparable amounts of RAM and fast refresh rates, but the ASUS offers a significantly larger storage capacity out of the box. If you need high storage space and are focused on gaming or performance, go for the ASUS, but if the display quality for professional creative work or enjoyment of media is a priority, consider the MSI. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming F15
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Good portability
Advantages of the MSI GP66 Leopard
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.9
7.5
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
257.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has a better screen than the MSI GP66 Leopard for content creation, while the MSI GP66 Leopard has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 offers an adequate display for typical applications like browsing or watching videos as it likely has sufficient resolution and brightness, but the limited color gamut and lower refresh rate impair its suitability for color-sensitive engineering tasks and the fast-paced visuals essential for gaming or 3D rendering. The MSI GP66 Leopard's display, with its good color reproduction and satisfactory resolution, caters well to engineers and designers who require accuracy for detailed work, but like the ASUS, it falls short for gaming because of an unimpressive refresh rate that can't provide the smoothest visual experience in high-speed gaming situations. General users will find either laptop display appropriately bright and clear for everyday tasks, but the nuances of professional design work and the demands of serious gaming lack complete support from both models.
Build Quality
7.2
8.0
The MSI GP66 Leopard has very good build quality, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
257.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 and MSI GP66 Leopard are both good for general use.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is well-suited for general use with a strong CPU, ample RAM, and a solid state drive for quick data access, complemented by a quality screen and a balance between portability and battery life. In contrast, the MSI GP66 Leopard also delivers on CPU and RAM for everyday tasks, offering a brighter and more color-accurate display and superior heat management, though it is slightly heavier and less convenient to carry around.
Gaming and AI
8.0
7.8
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming F15 to be very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI GP66 Leopard is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a screen with a 144Hz refresh rate, ensuring smooth and high-fidelity gaming and 3D experiences. Meanwhile, the MSI GP66 Leopard features an even more powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 GPU and the same 144Hz screen refresh rate, making it highly suitable for demanding gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.2
7.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming F15 to be very good for engineering and design, while the MSI GP66 Leopard is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is equipped with a newer, high-performance CPU and a powerful GPU, which are very important for engineering and design tasks, making it very good in these areas, while also featuring more storage than the MSI GP66 Leopard. On the other hand, the MSI GP66 Leopard, though slightly less portable and with an earlier CPU model, has a brighter screen and potentially offers better keyboard and speaker quality, factors that are somewhat important, but might not outweigh the performance benefits for engineering and design use.
Content Creation
7.7
7.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 and MSI GP66 Leopard are both 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
7.3
7.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 and MSI GP66 Leopard are both good for software development.
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.
Battery
5.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has 5 hours of battery life. The MSI GP66 Leopard has 5 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.
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 F15 to have good portability, while the MSI GP66 Leopard has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,399
$1,400
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has a price of $1,399 and the MSI GP66 Leopard costs $1,400.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 and the MSI GP66 Leopard compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS TUF Gaming F15 | MSI GP66 Leopard |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,399 | $1,400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 9.9'' x 0.93'' | 14.1'' x 10.5'' x 0.92'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.85 lbs | 5.25 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 10.51" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-11800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 65 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 257 nits | 362 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 0 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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ASUS TUF Gaming F15
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Allen Ngo | March 2022
"Aside from all the chassis updates, the new TUF Gaming is most notable for its much higher TGP target of 140 W compared to only 95 W on the previous generation. PC makers everywhere are using the same GeForce GPUs this year since Nvidia has yet to launch the successor to the mobile RTX 3000 series. The more demanding processors of the new TUF Gaming has directly impacted battery life and the size of the AC adapter. Don't expect runtimes to be longer than on the previous generation under most conditions and be prepared to carry around an even larger AC adapter than before."
MSI GP66 Leopard
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Christian Hintze | December 2021
"The MSI GP66 Leopard is a good budget high-performance gamer. The MSI also does a lot right outside of the pure performance despite it's low price. For example, the adaptive cooling system really surprised us positively, even in Extreme Performance Mode. And the display is not a budget panel either, but at least outshines the competition in terms of brightness. Of course, you also have to accept a few compromises in this price category. These include the Leopard's poor battery runtimes and the less than optimal build quality, which is also noticeable in the more complicated maintenance."
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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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