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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13, being less expensive, is a compact, lightweight option with a touch screen, making it ideal for portability and general use. The MSI GE66 Raider, in contrast, is more costly but boasts a powerful processor and graphics card, suited for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering software, albeit at the cost of heavier weight and less portability. The Zenbook boasts a longer battery life, further enhancing its mobility, while the Raider is equipped for performance-intensive tasks but with a shorter battery life. Choose the Zenbook if mobility and cost are priorities, or the Raider if performance is paramount. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13
- Excellent 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
7.7
8.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
372.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
10.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The MSI GE66 Raider is very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 is praised for its portability and high-quality screen, offering a balance between performance for general use with its moderate CPU and RAM, as well as the versatility of a 2-in-1 design featuring a touchscreen, at the expense of shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.3
8.6
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI GE66 Raider is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13, with its Intel Iris Xe graphics, is suited for lighter gaming and basic 3D applications, but falls short compared to the MSI GE66 Raider which houses a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti, a top-tier gaming GPU that delivers superior performance for high-end gaming and complex 3D tasks. Additionally, the GE66 Raider boasts a higher screen refresh rate, offering smoother visuals, which is particularly beneficial for fast-paced gaming, whereas the Zenbook Flip's lower refresh rate is more common in general-use laptops rather than dedicated gaming machines.
Engineering and Design
7.4
9.1
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
3.7/10
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 Zenbook Flip S13 is good.
The MSI GE66 Raider boasts a more powerful CPU and double the RAM of the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13, making it excellent for demanding engineering and design tasks, while the Zenbook's high screen quality suits design work well but is less capable in terms of pure processing power. The GE66 Raider also offers a top-tier GPU, which significantly enhances performance for engineering simulations and graphic design, whereas the Zenbook's integrated graphics are suitable for less intensive tasks.
Content Creation
7.8
8.4
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
3840 x 2160
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 Zenbook Flip S13 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
7.6
8.4
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3840 x 2160
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 Zenbook Flip S13 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
7.9
8.2
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
372.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
The MSI GE66 Raider has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 for gaming and AI, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and the MSI GE66 Raider both have high resolution and brightness, making their screens crisp and vivid for applications like web browsing, video streaming, and document editing, which are common in general use. For engineering and design, these laptops’ displays cover a wide range of colors, ensuring accuracy and vibrancy essential for tasks that involve photo editing or CAD software. However, both models lack high refresh rates, which limits the smoothness in fast-paced scenes crucial for 3D gaming and animation, potentially making them less ideal for those specific activities.
Battery
10.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has 10.5 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.
Portability
Excellent
Fair
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has excellent portability, while the MSI GE66 Raider has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
8.5
The MSI GE66 Raider has very good build quality, while the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,400
$3,199
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has a price of $1,400 and the MSI GE66 Raider costs $3,199.
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How the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and the MSI GE66 Raider compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 | MSI GE66 Raider |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $3,199 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8.3'' x 0.51'' | 14.1'' x 10.5'' x 0.92'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.65 lbs | 5.25 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.01" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.31" | 10.51" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1165G7 | Intel i9-12900HK | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10.5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 67 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 372 nits | 347 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 6.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
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 | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 4 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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ASUS Zenbook Flip S13
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Charles Jefferies | January 2023
"The Asus Zenbook S 13 Flip is an ultra-sleek 2-in-1 convertible. A gorgeous OLED screen and lightweight magnesium chassis make this convertible a traveller’s dream. Its SSD isn’t fast, but it won’t hold you back in everyday use. Its battery life also isn’t class leading, but it’s hardly off the pace. Overall, the Zenbook S 13 Flip OLED holds its head high in the premium convertible category and is a smaller alternative to the Spectre x360 13.5 and the Yoga 9i Gen 7."
MSI GE66 Raider
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Patrick Schüdzig | June 2022
"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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