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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize top-notch performance for tasks like gaming and engineering, the Lenovo Legion 7i Pro comes with a more powerful processor and graphics card, making it a better pick despite being slightly more expensive and heavier. In contrast, the MSI Raider GE66 is a bit lighter and generally costs less, yet it still offers robust performance for most applications, though it may fall short for the most demanding tasks. Both have similar battery capacity and storage, but you'll enjoy a slightly larger screen and higher resolution with the Lenovo, aiding in tasks that benefit from finer detail, at the cost of a bit more weight to carry. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE66
- Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
9.1
8.5
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is excellent for gaming and AI, while the MSI Raider GE66 is very good.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i shines in gaming and 3D applications thanks to its more advanced Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU and a high refresh rate screen, enabling smoother visuals and better performance in graphic-intensive tasks compared to the MSI Raider GE66, which has a robust yet less powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a similar high refresh rate display. While both have quality screens and capable CPUs, the superior GPU in the Lenovo is particularly important for demanding gaming and 3D workloads, where it will deliver enhanced visuals and more frames per second.
Screen Quality
8.7
8.4
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
469.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has a better screen than the MSI Raider GE66 for general use, gaming and AI, software development, and content creation.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i and MSI Raider GE66 have high-resolution screens with bright displays, making them excellent for tasks like web browsing, video streaming, and document editing, appealing to general users. Both laptops also cover a wide range of color gamuts, essential for professionals in engineering and design who require accurate color representation for their work. However, despite their high-quality displays, they have lower refresh rates, which is less ideal for gaming and 3D modeling where smoother motion and quicker screen updates provide a better experience.
Cost
$1,850
$2,499
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has a price of $1,850 and the MSI Raider GE66 costs $2,499.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.4
8.3
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
469.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i and MSI Raider GE66 are both very good for general use.
The Lenovo Legion 7i Pro is well-suited for general use due to its powerful Intel i9 CPU and RTX 4080 GPU, ample RAM, and high-quality 16-inch IPS screen; however, it's less portable and has shorter battery life compared to some rivals. The MSI Raider GE66 also offers strong general performance with a capable Intel i7 CPU, RTX 3070 Ti GPU, and a 15.6-inch IPS display, plus it's more portable with a slightly better battery life, but it may not match the top-tier performance of the Lenovo for the most demanding tasks.
Engineering and Design
9.3
8.9
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Pro 7i to be excellent for engineering and design, while the MSI Raider GE66 is very good.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i boasts a superior processor and graphics unit, essential for demanding engineering applications, complemented by a bright high-resolution display, which is beneficial for detailed design work. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE66 offers a very competent CPU and GPU combination that still performs well in engineering tasks, with a screen that has excellent color coverage, making it suitable for design but with slightly less processing power and screen brightness compared to the Legion Pro 7i.
Content Creation
8.5
8.3
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i and MSI Raider GE66 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
8.2
8.0
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i and MSI Raider GE66 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.
Battery
5.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has 5 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE66 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
Fair
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The MSI Raider GE66 and Lenovo Legion Pro 7i both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i and MSI Raider GE66 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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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo Legion Pro 7i | MSI Raider GE66 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,850 | $2,499 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 10.3'' x 0.94'' | 14.1'' x 10.5'' x 0.92'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.17 lbs | 5.25 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.32" | 10.51" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13900HX | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 469 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.5/10 | 6.9/10 | |
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 | 6.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
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 | 4 | 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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Florian Glaser | February 2023
"Passionate gamers who want to play demanding modern titles with maximum details and don't mind spending the moolah will find the Lenovo Legion 7 Pro to be the right choice. The bright, sharp, and color-accurate 16:10 QHD 240 Hz display makes for an immersive viewing experience. The hardware is housed in a stylish chassis that feels premium and scores well in terms of workmanship and stability. Other aspects such as sound quality, input devices, and connectivity also seem to be near-perfect."
MSI Raider GE66
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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 Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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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