The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is less expensive with a larger 17.3-inch screen and robust heat management but offers modest performance suitable for general gaming and everyday use, with a fair battery life and portability. In contrast, the MSI Raider GE66, while pricier, comes with a smaller 15.6-inch, higher-resolution screen, better battery life, and superior audio and visual quality, making it ideal for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks, plus it's slightly lighter, enhancing its portability. Both have backlit keyboards, ray tracing, and DLSS support, but the MSI provides a higher refresh rate and exceptional screen color accuracy. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming F17
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has no clear advantages over the MSI Raider GE66.
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE66
Very good for general use
Very good 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
Good battery life
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.1/10
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
264.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The MSI Raider GE66 is very good for general use, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is labeled fair for general use due to its less powerful CPU and lower amount of RAM, which can limit performance, and its larger size makes it less portable compared to the MSI Raider GE66, which has a stronger CPU, more RAM and a higher-quality screen, providing very good performance for general tasks, though it comes with a higher price. The Raider also has a longer battery life and a significantly better portability score, factors that contribute greatly to its suitability for use beyond gaming.
Gaming and AI
6.6/10
8.5/10
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI Raider GE66 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
The MSI Raider GE66 offers superior gaming and 3D performance with a more powerful graphics card, the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti, and a higher screen refresh rate of 240 Hz, which results in smoother visuals compared to the ASUS TUF Gaming F17, which comes with the Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti and a refresh rate of 144 Hz. Additionally, the Raider GE66 has a higher resolution screen which contributes to better overall screen quality, although it may contribute to reduced battery life compared to the ASUS model.
Engineering and Design
6.9/10
8.9/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE66 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
The MSI Raider GE66 surpasses the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 with its more powerful CPU, substantially more RAM, and a higher tier GPU, directly translating to better performance for demanding engineering and design tasks. The Raider GE66 also offers superior screen quality with its higher resolution and color accuracy, which is crucial for detailed engineering work, whereas the TUF Gaming F17 is heavier and less portable, making the Raider the preferable option for users requiring high performance and better display on the go.
Content Creation
7.1/10
8.3/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE66 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 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
6.7/10
8.0/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE66 is very good for software development, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
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
6.9/10
8.4/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
264.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE66 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 offers sufficient clarity and brightness making it comfortable for everyday tasks, while the MSI Raider GE66 provides a more vibrant and sharper display, enhancing the viewing experience. The Raider GE66 excels for engineering and design because it covers a wider range of colors, essential for precision in these fields, which the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 lacks. Lastly, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short as their screens do not refresh as quickly as desired, causing a less smooth visual experience which is crucial for fast-paced and detailed graphical work.
Battery
4.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 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.
Build Quality
7.2/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE66 has very good build quality, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,000
$2,499
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has a price of $1,000 and the MSI Raider GE66 costs $2,499.
"One of the Asus TUF Gaming F17’s highlights is without a doubt its excellent gaming performance. The fact that Asus configured the RTX 3060 GPU for its specified maximum of 140 W is became immediately noticeable in our benchmarks. For a 17-inch notebook the F17 also offers a very long battery life, which makes it somewhat portable. On the flip side is the display. It may be saved by its good overall contrast ratio, but its overall brightness is simply too low, and its response times are too slow for a gaming device. The F17’s successor needs to improve upon this."
"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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