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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X offers a larger OLED screen with higher resolution and touch capability, which is beneficial for creative tasks and enjoying media, yet it is less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to the MSI Stealth GS66. The MSI Stealth GS66, on the other hand, has a higher refresh rate display which is favorable for gaming, and it boasts better portability and heat management. If your main tasks include engineering, 3D modeling, or machine learning, both laptops will perform well; the MSI might handle faster paced games better while the ASUS excels in vibrant display and connectivity options with multiple Thunderbolt ports. Choose the ASUS for creative work with a need for high-resolution touch display, or the MSI for improved gaming experience and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Good battery life
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the MSI Stealth GS66
- Very good overall build quality
Key differences
General Use
8.3
7.7
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
354.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for general use, while the MSI Stealth GS66 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X offers a stunning OLED screen with high resolution and a larger 16-inch size making it excellent for screen quality and better for general use, but it is heavier and has less battery life compared to the MSI Stealth GS66, which has a good IPS screen and more portability with a lighter weight, but it doesn't match the ASUS's display and speaker excellence.
Content Creation
8.5
7.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for content creation, while the MSI Stealth GS66 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
8.2
7.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for software development, while the MSI Stealth GS66 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
8.3
8.1
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
354.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a better screen than the MSI Stealth GS66 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the MSI Stealth GS66 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
For general use, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X provides a vibrant and sharp display with its high resolution and bright panel, likely superior to the MSI Stealth GS66, although the latter also offers good display characteristics for everyday tasks. In engineering and design, the Zenbook's wider color gamuts ensure more accurate color representation, which is essential for professionals, but the Stealth GS66 still offers decent color range for less demanding design work. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fast motion is common, both laptops fall short due to their lower refresh rates, which can make fast-moving images appear less smooth compared to laptops with higher refresh rates.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth GS66 has 5.5 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.
Cost
$1,300
$1,799
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a price of $1,300 and the MSI Stealth GS66 costs $1,799.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
7.5
7.8
6.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS66 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and MSI Stealth GS66 are well-suited for gaming and 3D tasks due to their powerful Nvidia GPUs, with the Zenbook featuring an RTX 3060 and the Stealth a high performance RTX 3070 Ti. While both have high-quality screens, the Stealth stands out with a much higher refresh rate suitable for fast-paced games, and the Zenbook offers a superior OLED display for vibrant colors and contrast, although with a standard refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
8.6
8.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
6.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and MSI Stealth GS66 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X stands out for engineering and design due to its OLED screen with high resolution and color accuracy, supported by an Intel i7 processor, 16GB of RAM, and a capable Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU. On the other hand, the MSI Stealth GS66 also performs well in similar tasks with the same Intel i7 and RAM, but offers a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, though its screen is IPS, with lower resolution and color gamut, making it slightly less optimal for color-critical work, but potentially better for GPU-intensive tasks.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Stealth GS66 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
8.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Stealth GS66 to have 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.
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How the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and the MSI Stealth GS66 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X | MSI Stealth GS66 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $1,799 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.7'' | 14.2'' x 9.7'' x 0.71'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.29 lbs | 4.63 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 14.17" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 9.65" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 5.5 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 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 354 nits | 280 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
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 Stealth GS66
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Florian Glaser | February 2022
"The MSI Stealth GS66 is powerful enough for QHD. The Core i7-12700H and the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti found in the 12UGS model that we tested run all modern games smoothly in the native QHD resolution. The 15-inch display is very fast with its 240 Hz refresh rate, and it also offers a great color space (almost 100% DCI-P3) on top of that, which should please gamers as well as content creators, although we would have still wished for a higher brightness. Case, input devices, and connectivity (Thunderbolt 4) are at a good level. However, among other things, the GS66 loses points due to the high temperature development in 3D mode and its poor webcam."
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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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