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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI Stealth GS66 has superior graphics performance, making it better suited for gaming and 3D rendering tasks, also offering a higher screen refresh rate, which is ideal for fast-paced visuals. It also has double the storage space compared to the Dell Precision 5470. However, the Stealth GS66 is heavier and might not be as portable as the lighter Precision 5470, which has a higher resolution display conducive to engineering and general use due to a more vertical screen space and superior color accuracy. While the MSI comes with a premium price, the Dell strikes a balance with a somewhat less expensive cost while still providing high performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Precision 5470
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Stealth GS66
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7
7.8
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1200
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 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Precision 5470 is only fair.
The Dell Precision 5470 is equipped with an Nvidia RTX A1000 GPU and a refresh rate of 60 Hz, which can handle gaming and 3D tasks, while the MSI Stealth GS66, with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a higher refresh rate of 360 Hz, offers enhanced graphics performance and smoother gameplay ideal for fast-paced gaming and detailed 3D work. Both have capable CPUs and quality screens with the MSI boasting better screen refresh for gaming and the Dell designed with a balance for professional work as well.
Screen Quality
7.3
8.1
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
500.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The Dell Precision 5470 has a better screen than the MSI Stealth GS66 for software development, while the MSI Stealth GS66 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
For general use, both the Dell Precision 5470 and MSI Stealth GS66 offer screens with suitable resolution, panel type, and brightness, providing a crisp and clear viewing experience for daily tasks like browsing and video streaming. In engineering and design tasks, the same screens cover a broad range of colors which is critical for precision in visual work, but they may not reach the top-tier color standards some professionals seek. However, their screens fall short for gaming and 3D applications as they lack the high refresh rates that are essential for smooth motion and fast-paced graphical rendering.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Dell Precision 5470 has 9 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.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.2 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Precision 5470 has very good portability, while the MSI Stealth GS66 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,669
$1,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Dell Precision 5470 has a price of $1,669 and the MSI Stealth GS66 costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.7
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
500.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Precision 5470 and MSI Stealth GS66 are both good for general use.
The Dell Precision 5470 offers a balance of performance and portability with its capable CPU, abundant RAM, and high screen quality while remaining lightweight, making it suitable for a variety of tasks without causing strain during transport or needing frequent charging. The MSI Stealth GS66, while also providing a powerful CPU and ample RAM, has a larger and higher refresh rate screen, which, along with its gaming-grade GPU, can handle more graphics-intensive applications but trades off some portability and battery life compared to the Dell.
Engineering and Design
7.8
8.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Stealth GS66 to be very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Precision 5470 is good.
The Dell Precision 5470 is good for engineering and design due to its professional-grade Nvidia RTX A1000 GPU and high-quality screen, but the MSI Stealth GS66 is very good in the same usage because it includes the more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and has larger storage, enhancing the ability to handle complex tasks and datasets. Although both have the same CPU and RAM, the superior GPU in the MSI makes it a more suitable choice for intensive tasks, while the Dell's lighter weight and slightly longer battery life offer better portability and convenience for on-the-go use.
Content Creation
7.8
7.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Precision 5470 and MSI Stealth GS66 are both 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
7.7
7.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Dell Precision 5470 and MSI Stealth GS66 are both 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.
Build Quality
8.5
8.0
The Dell Precision 5470 and MSI Stealth GS66 both have very 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 Dell Precision 5470 and the MSI Stealth GS66 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Precision 5470 | MSI Stealth GS66 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,669 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.2'' x 8.3'' x 0.74'' | 14.2'' x 9.7'' x 0.71'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.26 lbs | 4.63 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.22" | 14.17" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.27" | 9.65" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 72 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 500 nits | 280 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.4/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 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 | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 4 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 4 | 4 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Dell Precision 5470
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Brian Westover | August 2022
"The Dell Precision 5470 is a mobile workstation that's far more portable than most alternatives. Between its slim 14-inch design and top-quality MIL-STD 810H build, it's one of the best options around for taking professional-grade performance on the road or to the job site. There are tradeoffs for its portability, and users of the most demanding, graphics-intensive applications will need to carry something heavier. But the Dell's exceptional battery life underscores its desirability as the most portable workstation we've seen."
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 Dell
Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.
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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