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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize portability and battery life for business use and general tasks, and if a high-resolution touchscreen is important to you, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga would be the better choice. However, if your focus is on higher performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, engineering tasks, or intensive gaming, and if you can handle a heavier and bulkier device with a shorter battery life, the MSI Stealth GS66 with its powerful processor and graphics would be more suitable. Keep in mind that the MSI will generally cost more than the Lenovo. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
- Excellent portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Stealth GS66
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.0
7.8
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
9.1/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS66 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is only fair.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is fair for gaming and 3D because it has an integrated GPU suitable for less demanding tasks and a standard screen refresh rate, while the MSI Stealth GS66 is good for gaming and 3D as it is equipped with a high-end dedicated Nvidia GPU and offers a much higher screen refresh rate for smooth visuals.
Engineering and Design
6.7
8.2
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Stealth GS66 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is only fair.
The MSI Stealth GS66 offers a more powerful CPU and a dedicated high-end GPU favored in demanding engineering and design applications, whereas the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has an adequate CPU and integrated graphics which may suffice for less intensive tasks but with better portability due to its lighter weight and compact size. The MSI's larger screen and higher refresh rate are advantageous for detailed work, but the Lenovo's higher resolution and touchscreen add versatility for design purposes, despite its smaller display size.
Screen Quality
7.3
8.1
13.5in
SIZE
15.6in
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
451.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The MSI Stealth GS66 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga for gaming and AI, content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga offers a high-resolution display with vibrant colors and brightness suitable for general tasks and engineering work where color accuracy is essential. However, its refresh rate isn't high enough to support the smooth visuals needed for optimal gaming and 3D rendering experiences. On the other hand, while the MSI Stealth GS66 also caters well to general use and design-related tasks with a quality display, it falls short for gaming due to a refresh rate that doesn't match the requirements of fast-paced games that benefit from more fluid motion.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has 8 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
Excellent
Good
13.5in
SIZE
15.6in
2.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.4in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has excellent portability, while the MSI Stealth GS66 has good portability.
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Cost
$725
$1,799
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has a price of $725 and the MSI Stealth GS66 costs $1,799.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.2
7.7
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
451.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS66 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both good for general use.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga offers a balance of performance with its Intel i5 CPU and 16GB of RAM, presenting a robust build for general use with its high screen quality, portable design, and effective battery life. In comparison, the MSI Stealth GS66, also with 16GB of RAM, steps up in processing power with a stronger Intel i7 CPU and has notable gaming abilities, though it maintains general use suitability thanks to quality components, despite potentially being less portable and having shorter battery life.
Content Creation
7.3
7.7
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth GS66 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both 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
7.3
7.5
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS66 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both 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
8.0
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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 X1 Titanium Yoga and the MSI Stealth GS66 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga | MSI Stealth GS66 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$725 | $1,799 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.7'' x 9.2'' x 0.45'' | 14.2'' x 9.7'' x 0.71'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.54 lbs | 4.63 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.71" | 14.17" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.16" | 9.65" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1130G7 | 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 | 8 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 44.5 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.5" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2256 x 1504 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 451 nits | 280 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.4/10 | 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 | 9.1/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 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 | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 4 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
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Tom Brant | April 2021
"The ThinkPad X1 Titanium is a showcase of what Lenovo thinks business computing will look like in the near future. People want thinner, lighter laptops with high-quality screens and enough computing power to get their work done. The X1 Titanium achieves these goals with some controversial but innovative design choices, including a redesigned keyboard and a pared-down port selection."
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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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