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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize battery life and a high-resolution screen for tasks like photo editing or detailed engineering work, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 will serve you well but it's heavier which makes it less portable. In contrast, the MSI Stealth GS66 is lighter, making it more portable, and has a much higher screen refresh rate which is ideal for gaming or fast-paced video editing, though its battery life is shorter. The MSI also has superior graphics performance, which is beneficial for 3D rendering or machine learning applications, but expect to pay more for these advanced features. Both laptops are suitable for intensive gaming and have a premium build quality, so your decision should hinge on whether you prefer portability and gaming performance or longer battery life and a more detailed display. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good battery life
- Excellent speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Stealth GS66
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.9
7.8
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS66 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is only fair.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and MSI Stealth GS66 are tailored for gaming and 3D applications, with the ThinkPad P16 offering an Nvidia RTX A1000 GPU and the MSI boasting a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti, both conducive to heavy graphic workloads. While the ThinkPad P16 provides a higher resolution and color accuracy for detailed visuals, the Stealth GS66 has a significantly higher screen refresh rate, making it more suitable for fast-paced gaming where motion clarity is key.
Software Development
8.4
7.5
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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
8.2
8.1
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
569.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 likely offers a high-resolution display with robust color accuracy, which is essential for engineering and design due to the importance of detail and color precision in those fields. However, its poorer screen quality for gaming and 3D might be due to a lower refresh rate, making it less ideal for the fluid motion required in gaming. The MSI Stealth GS66, with good screen quality across general use and design, may have slightly less color fidelity or brightness compared to the Lenovo, while still falling short for gaming due to a similar lack in refresh rate.
Battery
10.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has 10 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.
Portability
Poor
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
6.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
1.2in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Stealth GS66 has good portability, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,449
$1,799
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has a price of $1,449 and the MSI Stealth GS66 costs $1,799.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
7.7
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
569.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
5.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad P16 to be very good for general use, while the MSI Stealth GS66 is good.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 offers a high-resolution display and superior keyboard quality, making it reliable for general use, however, its heavy weight affects its portability, and it has a modest battery life. Conversely, the MSI Stealth GS66 provides better portability due to its lighter weight and compact form, coupled with a long battery life, but its lower resolution screen might not suit those who prioritize screen quality for their general computing tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.3
8.2
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and MSI Stealth GS66 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
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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.
Build Quality
8.5
8.0
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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 Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and the MSI Stealth GS66 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad P16 | MSI Stealth GS66 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,449 | $1,799 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2023 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 10.5'' x 1.2'' | 14.2'' x 9.7'' x 0.71'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.5 lbs | 4.63 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 14.17" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.5" | 9.65" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12800HX | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 4 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 94 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 569 nits | 280 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.1/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | 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 | 3 | 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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Eric Grevstad | February 2023
"It's only a few months since we gave the MSI CreatorPro X17 one of our rare 4.5-star ratings and our top mobile workstation honor, but the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 matches that achievement in a more premium overall build. Ultimately, its build quality, screen, and keyboard give our latest Editors' Choice nod to the Lenovo—it's enough of a monster on almost all fronts that it simply cannot be ignored."
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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 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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