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Updated January 10, 2024·
The HP Spectre x360, generally less expensive, offers good general performance and a touchscreen, making it suitable for everyday use and productivity tasks. It's also quite portable. The MSI Stealth GS66, being more expensive, is tailored for gaming and intensive tasks like 3D rendering or engineering software with its high-end graphics card. The GS66 also has a high refresh rate screen, which is better for fast-paced gaming, but it's a bit heavier, which could affect portability. If budget is less of a concern and you need a laptop for demanding applications or gaming, the MSI Stealth GS66 stands out; for everyday use with good performance and better portability, the HP Spectre x360 could be more appropriate. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HP Spectre x360
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the MSI Stealth GS66
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.6
7.8
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS66 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP Spectre x360 is only fair.
The HP Spectre x360 is suitable for gaming and 3D tasks, with a high-resolution touchscreen and integrated Iris Xe graphics; however, the MSI Stealth GS66 tops in gaming prowess with a high-refresh-rate screen and a powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, offering smoother visuals and greater graphical performance.
Software Development
8.3
7.5
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Spectre x360 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
7.6
8.1
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
406.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The HP Spectre x360 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 HP Spectre x360 boasts a high-resolution display with vibrant colors and brightness, making it suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and video watching, while the MSI Stealth GS66 offers similar qualities but might not be as bright. Engineers and designers will prefer the HP Spectre x360 for its superior color accuracy, with a wide color gamut that ensures precision in color-critical work. However, for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is key, both laptops fall short due to lower refresh rates, which means neither is optimal for fast-paced visuals or professional-level gaming.
Battery
11.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The HP Spectre x360 has 11 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
$1,000
$1,799
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The HP Spectre x360 has a price of $1,000 and the MSI Stealth GS66 costs $1,799.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
7.7
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
406.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Spectre x360 to be very good for general use, while the MSI Stealth GS66 is good.
The HP Spectre x360, with its higher-resolution touchscreen that doubles as a tablet, is suited for varied general tasks, supported by a good balance of CPU, RAM, and exceptional battery life, enhancing its portability. Meanwhile, the MSI Stealth GS66 is tailored more towards performance with a high-refresh-rate screen and dedicated graphics, but with reduced battery life, which might affect long-duration use without charging, even though it also has good CPU and RAM specs for general tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.0
8.2
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Stealth GS66 and HP Spectre x360 are both very good for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.2
7.7
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Spectre x360 to be 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.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Stealth GS66 and HP Spectre x360 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
8.0
The HP Spectre x360 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 HP Spectre x360 and the MSI Stealth GS66 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HP Spectre x360 | MSI Stealth GS66 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $1,799 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.78'' | 14.2'' x 9.7'' x 0.71'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.74 lbs | 4.63 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 14.17" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.66" | 9.65" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | 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 | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 11 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3072 x 1920 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 406 nits | 280 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 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 | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 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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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 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 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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