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Updated January 12, 2024·
Choosing between the Lenovo V15 and the MSI Stealth GS66 mainly depends on your budget and needs. The Lenovo V15 is significantly less expensive and offers decent performance for everyday tasks and moderate use, making it a practical option for general work and multimedia. However, its lower cost comes with tradeoffs in performance and display quality compared to the MSI Stealth GS66. On the other hand, the MSI Stealth GS66 is designed for high-performance tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, and intensive engineering applications. It has a powerful processor and graphics card, a high-refresh-rate display for smoother visuals, and it's better suited for demanding tasks. But, it's also more expensive, heavier, and might have a shorter battery life due to its advanced hardware. If portability and budget are your main concerns, the Lenovo V15 is the way to go; but if you need top performance for advanced tasks and are willing to invest more, the MSI Stealth GS66 would be a more suitable choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo V15
- 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 overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.1
7.8
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS66 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo V15 is only fair.
The MSI Stealth GS66 boasts a more powerful GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth, high-quality gaming and 3D experiences. While the Lenovo V15 is equipped with decent hardware, including a good CPU and screen quality, it doesn't match the MSI's top-notch performance crucial for demanding gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.3
8.2
4.6/10
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 V15 is only fair.
The Lenovo V15, with its AMD Ryzen CPU and integrated Vega GPU, provides fair performance for engineering and design tasks, but falls behind the MSI Stealth GS66 which boasts a more powerful Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX GPU, delivering significantly better performance for such demanding applications. The Lenovo benefits from a slightly lighter frame and longer battery life which could appeal to those prioritizing portability and usage time, whereas the MSI's higher-quality IPS screen and advanced hardware ray tracing capabilities cater to users needing superior visual fidelity and graphics rendering for their engineering and design work.
Screen Quality
5.4
8.1
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
231.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The MSI Stealth GS66 has a better screen than the Lenovo V15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If the Lenovo V15 has poor screen quality across the board, it likely has a low-resolution display with limited brightness, making text less sharp and colors less vivid, which can strain the eyes during everyday tasks and make detailed work in engineering difficult. The MSI Stealth GS66, with its good screen quality for general use and engineering, suggests a high-resolution panel with better brightness and a wider color gamut, ensuring more accurate colors and clearer images, beneficial for professional design tasks. However, its poor quality for gaming and 3D indicates it may lack a high refresh rate, making fast-paced visuals less smooth compared to screens designed specifically for gaming.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Lenovo V15 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.
Build Quality
6.7
8.0
The MSI Stealth GS66 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo V15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$579
$1,799
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Lenovo V15 has a price of $579 and the MSI Stealth GS66 costs $1,799.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.3
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
231.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS66 and Lenovo V15 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo V15, with its AMD Ryzen 5 CPU and AMD integrated graphics, is suitable for general use, offering ample storage, satisfactory screen quality, and a decent battery life, which along with its lighter weight, enhances portability. In contrast, the MSI Stealth GS66, although heavier, boasts a more powerful Intel i7 CPU and Nvidia graphics, making it better suited for more demanding tasks and gaming, with a high-quality screen and keyboard, but this does come at the cost of shorter battery life.
Content Creation
7.3
7.7
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth GS66 and Lenovo V15 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
7.1
7.5
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS66 and Lenovo V15 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo V15 and MSI Stealth GS66 both have good portability.
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How the Lenovo V15 and the MSI Stealth GS66 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo V15 | MSI Stealth GS66 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$579 | $1,799 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.3'' x 0.78'' | 14.2'' x 9.7'' x 0.71'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 4.63 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.1" | 14.17" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.3" | 9.65" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 38 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 231 nits | 280 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 4.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 480p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 4 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Lenovo V15
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Marvin Gollor | April 2022
"The strengths of the Lenovo V15 G2 AMD lie in its expandability of the RAM and allowing you to use two SSDs, in its performance that goes beyond everyday applications thanks to AMD's hexa-core CPU and Vega-7 iGPU, in its good keyboard, and its relatively robust case. In addition, the battery life of the office laptop is also acceptable, and the device stays cool and relatively quiet."
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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