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Updated January 10, 2024·
The HP Spectre x360 is generally less expensive and offers a combination of features suitable for general use, with high color accuracy on its display, and respectable performance for everyday tasks; it is also more portable than the MSI GE66 Raider due to its lighter weight. However, for more intensive activities like 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming, the MSI GE66 Raider stands out due to its powerful graphics card, higher display refresh rate, and superior overall performance capabilities, but this comes at a higher price and with reduced battery life and portability. If you prioritize power over cost and portability for demanding tasks, the MSI is the better choice, while the HP is suitable for general use with good portability at a lower cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Spectre x360
- Good 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
- Very good overall display quality
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.6
8.6
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI GE66 Raider is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP Spectre x360 is only fair.
The MSI GE66 Raider is equipped with a high-end GPU that excels in gaming and 3D tasks and comes with a screen with a high refresh rate, contributing to smoother visuals and better gaming experiences. On the other hand, the HP Spectre x360, while also capable, has a relatively less powerful GPU and lower screen refresh rate, which means it won't match the MSI's performance during intensive gaming and 3D applications but may still offer a satisfactory experience for less demanding users.
Engineering and Design
8.0
9.1
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI GE66 Raider is excellent for engineering and design, while the HP Spectre x360 is very good.
The HP Spectre x360 offers solid performance for engineering and design with an i7 processor, integrated graphics suitable for less demanding tasks, and a high-quality touch-enabled screen, but it has less RAM and a less powerful GPU compared to the MSI GE66 Raider, which boasts a higher-end i9 processor and top-tier dedicated graphics conducive to more intensive engineering work and design tasks. While the Spectre x360 offers greater portability and a convertible 2-in-1 design, the Raider's emphasis on performance comes with a tradeoff in weight and less portability, along with superior screen resolution and refresh rate that benefits detailed design work and ensures smoother visual performance.
Screen Quality
7.6
8.2
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
406.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
The MSI GE66 Raider has a better screen than the HP Spectre x360 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the HP Spectre x360 and MSI GE66 Raider both offer high-resolution displays with bright and vibrant panels, providing crisp and clear visuals that enhance the viewing experience for everyday tasks such as browsing or video streaming. For engineering and design, despite their sharp displays, they provide limited color range coverage, which means that the colors may not be as accurate or wide-ranging as required for precision work like photo editing or CAD design. When it comes to gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates can lead to less smooth visuals, which is not ideal for fast-paced games or rendering 3D animations where smooth motion and quick screen updates are key.
Battery
11.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The HP Spectre x360 has 11 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.
Cost
$1,000
$3,199
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The HP Spectre x360 has a price of $1,000 and the MSI GE66 Raider costs $3,199.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
8.4
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
406.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
11.0 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 GE66 Raider and HP Spectre x360 are both very good for general use.
The HP Spectre x360 stands out for general use because of its combination of a strong CPU, ample RAM, high-quality IPS screen with touch capability, and long-lasting battery, all within a light and slim form factor that enhances its portability. Conversely, while the MSI GE66 Raider also has a powerful CPU and even more RAM, the higher resolution and larger storage capacity, its gaming-oriented design means more weight and reduced battery life, making it less portable but more suited for performance-heavy tasks.
Content Creation
8.2
8.4
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI GE66 Raider and HP Spectre x360 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
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI GE66 Raider and HP Spectre x360 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.
Portability
Good
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Spectre x360 to have good portability, while the MSI GE66 Raider has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The HP Spectre x360 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 HP Spectre x360 and the MSI GE66 Raider compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| HP Spectre x360 | MSI GE66 Raider |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $3,199 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.78'' | 14.1'' x 10.5'' x 0.92'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.74 lbs | 5.25 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.66" | 10.51" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | Intel i9-12900HK | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 11 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3072 x 1920 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 406 nits | 347 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 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 | 8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 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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HP Spectre x360
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Eric Grevstad | August 2022
"As we said, Lenovo's Yoga 9i is a tough competitor to the Spectre with an equally admirable OLED display. We're sad that neither of them has an HDMI port nor a niche or slot to hold the stylus, though the HP wins points for its bundled mini docking station and magnetically attached pen. Your choice will come down to screen shape—and in our eyes, just as seeing an OLED screen spoils you for an IPS panel, enjoying a tall 3:2 display spoils you for a more conventional view. The HP Spectre x360 13.5 is our new favorite 2-in-1."
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 HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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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