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Updated March 22, 2024·
When considering the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 and the MSI Raider GE66, think about what you'll primarily use your laptop for. The ThinkPad T14 offers more affordable pricing, solid performance for everyday tasks, longer battery life, and is more portable, making it a good fit for business and general use. Alternatively, the MSI Raider GE66, while pricier and heavier with potentially shorter battery life, provides significantly more power for 3D rendering, machine learning, gaming, or engineering software; its high-end components favor those who need a laptop for resource-intensive applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad T14
- Very good portability
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE66
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7
8.5
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.3/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI Raider GE66 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is only fair.
The MSI Raider GE66 offers a stronger GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth and visually demanding gaming and 3D applications, making it very good in this domain. In comparison, the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has a less powerful GPU and a lower refresh rate, which makes it only fair for these tasks, despite having a competent CPU and decent screen quality.
Engineering and Design
8.0
8.9
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE66 and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 are both very good for engineering and design, though the MSI Raider GE66 is somewhat better.
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 offers a solid balance of performance for engineering tasks with good CPU and RAM, but its GPU and screen quality are generally outperformed by the MSI Raider GE66, which possesses high-end graphics and an exceptional display, making it better suited for intensive design work. While the ThinkPad T14 boasts greater portability and a well-regarded keyboard, the Raider’s less portable form factor is offset by its superior speakers and how quietly it operates under load.
Screen Quality
6.9
8.4
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
321.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has a better screen than the MSI Raider GE66 for software development, while the MSI Raider GE66 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14's combination of panel type, resolution, and brightness offers a sharp and vivid display for documentation, web browsing, and video streaming, making it suitable for general use and providing color accuracy vital for engineering and design tasks. The MSI Raider GE66 similarly boasts high quality in these areas, which enhances the user's experience in everyday tasks and provides the color precision required for professional creative work. However, both lack high refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth motion rendering in gaming and working with 3D applications, thereby making them less ideal for these specific purposes.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has 9 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
Very Good
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2.9 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has very good portability, while the MSI Raider GE66 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,241
$2,499
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has a price of $1,241 and the MSI Raider GE66 costs $2,499.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.5
8.3
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
321.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 and MSI Raider GE66 are both very good for general use.
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 offers a balance of CPU and RAM that ensures smooth operation for daily tasks, along with a quality screen and keyboard, as well as portability and long battery life that make it ideal for on-the-go usage; whereas the MSI Raider GE66 is equipped with a high-performance CPU and ample RAM, tailored for power users and gamers needing smoother and more responsive experiences, but it's less portable and has a shorter battery life, trading off everyday convenience for raw power. Both laptops have ample storage and manage operating noise and heat well, but the MSI stands out with superior speakers for multimedia enjoyment.
Content Creation
8.3
8.3
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE66 and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 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
8.0
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 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.
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
The MSI Raider GE66 and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 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 ThinkPad T14 | MSI Raider GE66 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,241 | $2,499 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.5'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | 14.1'' x 10.5'' x 0.92'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.96 lbs | 5.25 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.51" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.93" | 10.51" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 39.3 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 321 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.5/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.4/10 | 6.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 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 | 2 | 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 | N/A | 4 | |
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Benjamin Herzig | December 2023
"We like a lot about this laptop. It has many ports, with the inclusion of RJ45-Ethernet as a defining feature. WWAN is upgradable for maximum flexibility and the ThinkPad has many security functions. Working with the ThinkPad input devices is a lot of fun, and Lenovo puts in a serviceable Low Power panel. The AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 7840U delivers a great performance and does not drain the battery fast. Fan noise and temperatures are nothing special, but also far away from bad. With the user replaceable keyboard, the ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 has a special feature rarely present on most modern laptops."
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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