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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has an OLED touchscreen which is beneficial for creative tasks and boasts a higher resolution, better color accuracy, and a larger 16-inch screen, yet it has a lower refresh rate, which could be a drawback for fast-paced gaming. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE66 offers a more powerful graphics card which will be advantageous for 3D work, machine learning, and gaming. Moreover, it has double the amount of RAM for heavier multitasking. Both have similar processors and battery life, but the Raider is slightly heavier and thicker, making the Zenbook a bit more portable. If your focus is on general use with a lean towards creative work, the Zenbook Pro 16X would suit you well. However, if you're looking for higher gaming or engineering performance, the Raider GE66 would be the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X
- 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
7.5
8.5
6.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
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 Zenbook Pro 16X is good.
The MSI Raider GE66 offers a more powerful GPU and a screen with a higher refresh rate, making it very good for gaming and 3D work, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X, with its slightly less powerful GPU and lower screen refresh rate, is still good for those tasks. The trade-off is in the refresh rate which is significant for fast-paced gaming, but the Zenbook's OLED screen could provide better screen quality for other visual tasks.
Screen Quality
8.3
8.4
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
354.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X 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.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and the MSI Raider GE66, both offer high-quality displays with excellent resolution, brightness, and panel type that make them ideal for general use and ensure crisp, vibrant visuals required in engineering and design, with their color gamut coverage meeting professional needs. However, their screens may not be optimal for gaming and 3D applications due to lower refresh rates, which can make fast-paced scenes less smooth and responsive as compared to specialized gaming laptops that prioritize higher refresh rates. The balance in these laptops leans towards professional creative work rather than gaming, where the fidelity of static images and color accuracy are more critical than the fluid motion of high-speed gaming.
Portability
Good
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X 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
8.5
The MSI Raider GE66 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,300
$2,499
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a price of $1,300 and the MSI Raider GE66 costs $2,499.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.3
8.3
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
354.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The MSI Raider GE66 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X are both very good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X offers an OLED screen with higher resolution which is great for vibrant visuals and detailed work, along with a thinner and lighter design for better portability, making it well-suited for general use. In contrast, the MSI Raider GE66 provides more RAM which enhances multitasking and performance for demanding applications, and dedicated features for gaming, such as a higher refresh rate display, which also translate to smoother general performance, but with slightly less battery life and portability than the ASUS.
Engineering and Design
8.6
8.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
6.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE66 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X excels in engineering and design with a powerful processor, ample RAM, a high-quality OLED screen which is important for color-sensitive work, and a dedicated GPU suitable for intensive tasks, but it's heavier which might affect portability. The MSI Raider GE66, while also packing a strong processor and superior GPU for demanding software, doubles the RAM which is crucial for multitasking and complex projects, and has a high refresh rate screen beneficial for fluid visuals, but its IPS display may not match the color fidelity of the Zenbook's OLED panel.
Content Creation
8.5
8.3
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X 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
8.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X 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
7.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has 7 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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Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X | MSI Raider GE66 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $2,499 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.7'' | 14.1'' x 10.5'' x 0.92'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.29 lbs | 5.25 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 10.51" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 96 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 354 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | 6.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | 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 Pro 16X
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Marc Herter, Alex Wätzel | November 2023
"The new Zenbook Pro 16X is more powerful, quieter and doesn't need to shy away from dedicated workstations and gamers. It is also comparatively compact, and our test device is the best Zenbook that we've reviewed so far. It seems equally suitable for content creators and gamers or anyone looking for a very powerful laptop that is still slim."
MSI Raider GE66
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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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