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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is less expensive and more portable with better battery life and a high-quality touch display, making it suitable for general use and business tasks. In contrast, the MSI GE66 Raider, while more costly, offers superior performance, especially for 3D, machine learning, gaming, and engineering, thanks to its advanced processor and top-end graphics, but it has reduced battery life and portability due to its larger size and weight. Choose the XPS 13 Plus for everyday mobility or the GE66 Raider for demanding applications and gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell XPS 13 Plus
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the MSI GE66 Raider
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.4
8.6
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI GE66 Raider is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell XPS 13 Plus is only fair.
The MSI GE66 Raider outshines the Dell XPS 13 Plus in gaming and 3D due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 120Hz, making it excellent for fast-paced games and smoother visuals. Contrastingly, the XPS 13 Plus, though good with its Intel Iris Xe Graphics and decent screen quality, offers a lower 60Hz refresh rate, which, combined with the less powerful GPU, makes it less suitable for demanding gaming and intensive 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.2
9.1
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI GE66 Raider is excellent for engineering and design, while the Dell XPS 13 Plus is very good.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus offers a high-resolution OLED screen and a solid CPU for engineering tasks, but its integrated graphics may limit its performance compared to the MSI GE66 Raider, which boasts a much more powerful CPU and a high-end dedicated GPU, making it exceptional for more graphically intense engineering and design work, despite being less portable and noisier under load.
Screen Quality
8.4
8.2
13.4in
SIZE
15.6in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
374.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has a better screen than the MSI GE66 Raider for general use, and engineering and design, while the MSI GE66 Raider has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus offers a high-resolution display with excellent color accuracy and brightness, making it ideal for general tasks and design work where details and color representation are crucial. However, its typical refresh rate isn't suited for gaming and 3D applications, which require rapid frame changes to be smoother. On the other hand, the MSI GE66 Raider, while also boasting a quality display for general use and professional design tasks, similarly falls short for gaming due to a refresh rate that's less optimal for fast-paced visuals.
Battery
10.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has 10 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
13.4in
SIZE
15.6in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has excellent portability, while the MSI GE66 Raider has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,849
$3,199
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Dell XPS 13 Plus has a price of $1,849 and the MSI GE66 Raider costs $3,199.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.4
8.4
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
374.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
9.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The MSI GE66 Raider and Dell XPS 13 Plus are both very good for general use.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus' strong CPU, ample RAM, high-resolution OLED screen, and remarkable portability make it a superb choice for general use, while also offering the added perks of a long battery life and acclaimed keyboard quality. On the other hand, the MSI GE66 Raider, with a superior CPU, ample RAM, large high-resolution screen, and top-tier GPU, excels in general use as well, though it is less portable and has a shorter battery life, but makes up for it with more storage and excellent heat management and speaker quality.
Content Creation
8.3
8.4
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI GE66 Raider and Dell XPS 13 Plus 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
8.3
8.4
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI GE66 Raider and Dell XPS 13 Plus 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.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Dell XPS 13 Plus and MSI GE66 Raider 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 XPS 13 Plus and the MSI GE66 Raider compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell XPS 13 Plus | MSI GE66 Raider |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,849 | $3,199 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | 14.1'' x 10.5'' x 0.92'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.71 lbs | 5.25 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.63" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.84" | 10.51" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1280P | Intel i9-12900HK | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 55 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 374 nits | 347 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.2/10 | 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 | 8.8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 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 | 0 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 4 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Dell XPS 13 Plus
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Andreas Osthoff | July 2022
"The XPS 13 Plus is powerful, but has its drawbacks. Dell did not only update the processor generation, but also decided to offer two completely different models from now on. The XPS 13 Plus gets the faster Intel Alder Lake-P chips, and the Core i7-1260P in our review unit offers good performance figures. However, the device once again shows the problems of the current Intel CPUs, because the high performance requires a lot of power. This affects the battery runtime as well as temperatures, so the new model (even with the Optimized power profile) is louder than the older model."
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 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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