The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is often somewhat less expensive, more portable, and has a higher-resolution OLED touchscreen which is well-suited for creative professionals with its vibrant colors and contrast. However, its graphics performance isn't as strong as the MSI Raider GE66, which has a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, making it better for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering applications. The Raider also has a higher refresh rate display, beneficial for fast-paced gaming, but it is heavier, affecting its portability, and often somewhat more expensive than the ASUS. Both have similar battery life, but for general use and especially for tasks requiring a high color-accurate display, you might prefer the ASUS, while for higher performance in gaming and engineering software, the MSI would be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo
Good portability
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE66
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good overall build quality
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
8.5/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI Raider GE66 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is only fair.
The MSI Raider GE66 outshines the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo in gaming and 3D due to its superior Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and higher screen refresh rate of 240 Hz, compared to the ZenBook's Intel Iris Xe graphics and 120 Hz refresh rate, which are less optimal for high-end gaming experiences.
Screen Quality
8.6/10
8.4/10
14.5in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
357.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has a better screen than the MSI Raider GE66 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the MSI Raider GE66 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
When considering general use, the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and MSI Raider GE66 have displays with sharp resolution and high brightness, making them suitable for activities like web browsing, streaming, and productivity software. For engineering and design, both laptops offer wide color gamuts ensuring accurate color representation which is vital for tasks like photo editing and CAD work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their screens may not refresh as quickly as desired, which can lead to less smooth visuals during fast-moving scenes.
Portability
Good
Fair
14.5in
SIZE
15.6in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has good portability, while the MSI Raider GE66 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE66 has very good build quality, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,299
$2,499
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has a price of $1,299 and the MSI Raider GE66 costs $2,499.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and MSI Raider GE66 are both very good for general use.
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.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
8.9/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE66 and ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo offers a high-quality OLED screen and top tier speaker quality which is ideal for tasks that demand vibrant visuals and clear audio for presentations or media, along with a lightweight design for better portability, though the integrated GPU may not handle the most demanding engineering software with ease. In contrast, the MSI Raider GE66 features a powerful Nvidia RTX GPU suitable for intensive engineering tasks and 3D applications, alongside excellent keyboard quality for frequent typing, but it's heavier and may not be as easy to carry around.
Content Creation
8.6/10
8.3/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and MSI Raider GE66 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.
Software Development
8.2/10
8.0/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and MSI Raider GE66 are both very 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
6.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has 6 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.
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How the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and the MSI Raider GE66 compare to other laptops
"The Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED is a well-tuned instrument for content creators, excelling at a range of general office tasks as well as tasks that require a little more grunt like encoding and 3D rendering. The big attraction is the laptop’s dual displays. They’re the best ones we’ve used in an Asus Zenbook Duo laptop to date with a spate of year-on-year improvements that make the visuals more striking and the cross-screen integration easier than ever before."
"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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