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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're after a machine that is more budget-friendly and still offers solid gaming performance, the Gigabyte G5 with its lower price and capable graphics is a smart pick. However, this comes with the compromises of lower battery life and not being as light or thin. On the other hand, the MSI Stealth GS66, while more expensive, provides higher build quality, better portability, and a significant boost in performance, which is notable for tasks in 3D, machine learning, and engineering. Both have similar screen sizes and resolution, but the MSI offers a much higher refresh rate for smoother visuals, which is a plus for gaming and fast-paced applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte G5
- The Gigabyte G5 has no clear advantages over the MSI Stealth GS66.
Advantages of the MSI Stealth GS66
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.1
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
248.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS66 and Gigabyte G5 are both good for general use, though the MSI Stealth GS66 is somewhat better.
The Gigabyte G5, with a lower-tier CPU and half the RAM of the MSI Stealth GS66, offers adequate performance for general use but may struggle with more demanding tasks, and its shorter battery life means less time away from a power source. In contrast, the MSI Stealth GS66, featuring a higher-tier CPU and double the RAM, along with better screen quality and longer battery life, provides a more comfortable and sustained user experience at the expense of being slightly heavier and less portable.
Engineering and Design
7.6
8.2
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Stealth GS66 is very good for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte G5 is good.
The MSI Stealth GS66 offers a more powerful CPU and GPU, double the RAM, and superior screen quality, making it very good for demanding engineering and design tasks. In contrast, the Gigabyte G5 has a less capable processor and graphics card, and less RAM, which makes it good for such tasks but not as robust as the MSI Stealth GS66.
Content Creation
7.2
7.7
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth GS66 and Gigabyte G5 are both good for content creation, though the MSI Stealth GS66 is somewhat better.
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
6.8
7.5
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS66 is good for software development, while the Gigabyte G5 is only fair.
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
6.8
8.1
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
248.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The MSI Stealth GS66 has a better screen than the Gigabyte G5 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize a crisp display and vibrant colors for everyday tasks and professional design work, the MSI Stealth GS66 would be the better choice, as it offers higher resolution and brightness, which enhance the visual experience and detail visibility. For those involved in engineering and design, the MSI's superior color gamut coverage ensures more accurate color reproduction, which is crucial for precision work. However, neither laptop is ideal for gaming and 3D applications due to their lower refresh rates, but the MSI's better resolution and panel type may still provide a somewhat more enjoyable viewing experience despite this limitation.
Battery
3.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Gigabyte G5 has 3.5 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.
Build Quality
7.2
8.0
The MSI Stealth GS66 has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte G5 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$868
$1,718
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Gigabyte G5 has a price of $868 and the MSI Stealth GS66 costs $1,718.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
7.3
7.8
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS66 and Gigabyte G5 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Gigabyte G5 is equipped with a Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a screen refresh rate of 144Hz, well-suited for gaming and 3D tasks, while the MSI Stealth GS66, with a higher-tier Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a more advanced 360Hz screen refresh rate, provides smoother visuals and potentially better gaming performance.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Stealth GS66 and Gigabyte G5 both have good portability.
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How the Gigabyte G5 and the MSI Stealth GS66 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte G5 | MSI Stealth GS66 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$868 | $1,718 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.4'' x 0.89'' | 14.2'' x 9.7'' x 0.71'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | 4.63 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.2" | 14.17" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.4" | 9.65" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-12500H | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 3.5 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 54 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 248 nits | 280 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 4 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Gigabyte G5
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Vaidyanathan Subramaniam | April 2023
"The Gigabyte G5 KE is a midrange gaming laptop that checks most boxes. Gigabyte makes good use of the Core i5-12500H and RTX 3060 Laptop GPU combo, and we find no untoward issues with overall performance. The dual-fan quad-heatpipe cooling arrangement does well to ensure that the underlying hardware doesn't throttle under load. That being said, the display is below par when compared to 2023 standards, especially when competing devices."
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 Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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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