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Updated March 22, 2024·
If you're on a budget and need a durable, reliable laptop for everyday tasks and business applications, the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is a solid choice as it generally offers good performance for common workloads at a lower cost. However, if you require top-notch graphics and processing power for gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning tasks, the MSI Stealth GS66, though pricier, offers superior performance and display capabilities. It's less portable due to its weight and may have shorter battery life, so frequent travelers or those needing all-day battery might prefer the Lenovo. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad T14
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Stealth GS66
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
8.5
7.7
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
321.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is very good for general use, while the MSI Stealth GS66 is good.
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 offers robust CPU performance and sufficient RAM for multitasking, making it well-suited for general use, along with having a good keyboard and battery life which are ideal for productivity on the go. By contrast, the MSI Stealth GS66 has a high-quality screen and powerful components for demanding tasks but sacrifices some portability and battery life, making it heavier and less ideal for long periods away from power outlets.
Gaming and AI
6.7
7.8
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.3/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS66 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is only fair.
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 typically has less powerful graphics hardware compared to the MSI Stealth GS66, making the latter better suited for gaming and 3D tasks that rely heavily on GPU performance. Additionally, the MSI Stealth GS66 often features a higher screen refresh rate, which provides a smoother visual experience essential for fast-paced games, although both laptops have competent CPUs and good screen quality.
Content Creation
8.3
7.7
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is 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.
Software Development
8.3
7.5
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 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
6.9
8.1
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
321.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has a better screen than the MSI Stealth GS66 for software development, and content creation, while the MSI Stealth GS66 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
When considering general use, both the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 and MSI Stealth GS66 have screens with suitable resolution and brightness, making text clear and videos vibrant for everyday tasks. For engineering and design, these laptops also cover a wide color range, ensuring that professionals working with visual content can see accurate colors. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their screens have lower refresh rates, which can result in less smooth motion and responsiveness compared to laptops with higher refresh rates tailored for those specific demands.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has 9 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
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2.9 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has very good portability, while the MSI Stealth GS66 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,241
$1,799
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has a price of $1,241 and the MSI Stealth GS66 costs $1,799.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
8.0
8.2
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Stealth GS66 and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 offers a solid CPU and ample RAM, which are crucial for engineering tasks, and it's highly regarded for its keyboard quality and durability, but for more demanding work such as 3D design, the MSI Stealth GS66's superior GPU and high-quality screen may better handle intensive graphics without compromising much on portability. While both laptops are effective for engineering and design, the Stealth GS66 pulls ahead for heavier graphical tasks, although the ThinkPad may be preferred for its lower operating noise and generally robust build.
Build Quality
8.0
8.0
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 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 T14 and the MSI Stealth GS66 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 | MSI Stealth GS66 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,241 | $1,799 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2023 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.5'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | 14.2'' x 9.7'' x 0.71'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.96 lbs | 4.63 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.51" | 14.17" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.93" | 9.65" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 5.5 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 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 321 nits | 280 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.5/10 | 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 | 8.4/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 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 | 2 | 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 | N/A | 4 | |
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Lenovo ThinkPad T14
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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 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 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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