If budget is a priority and your tasks involve general use, go for the MSI Creator M14; it's more affordable and offers decent performance for everyday tasks. However, if you're into high-end gaming, 3D modeling, or video editing, the MSI GE66 Raider justifies the higher price with superior performance and graphics. It does come with added heft, making it less portable, and the high power components may lead to shorter battery life compared to the M14. Consider what's more important for your use: cost and convenience or power and advanced features. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Creator M14
Good portability
Advantages of the MSI GE66 Raider
Excellent for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good battery life
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.3/10
8.6/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI GE66 Raider is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Creator M14 is good.
The MSI GE66 Raider, with a superior GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, offers smoother and more immersive gaming and 3D experiences, which is essential for fast-paced games and detailed graphical work. While the MSI Creator M14 also delivers good performance and decent screen quality for gaming and 3D tasks, it won't match the Raider in regards to the fluidity and graphic fidelity that come with better hardware.
Engineering and Design
8.4/10
9.1/10
8.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI GE66 Raider is excellent for engineering and design, while the MSI Creator M14 is very good.
The MSI Creator M14, with its high-quality screen and decent CPU, GPU, and RAM, suits engineering and design tasks; however, the MSI GE66 Raider, with its superior CPU, RAM, and GPU performance, makes it an even better choice for more demanding engineering software and 3D design. While both offer the necessary screen quality and reasonable portability, the GE66 Raider's enhanced performance makes it a preferred option for intensive tasks despite being noisier and heavier, which could affect comfort and ease of transport.
Software Development
7.8/10
8.4/10
8.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI GE66 Raider is very good for software development, while the MSI Creator M14 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
7.5/10
8.2/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
347.0 nits
The MSI GE66 Raider has a better screen than the MSI Creator M14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The MSI Creator M14 likely offers a balance in resolution and brightness suitable for everyday tasks and detailed work in engineering and design, with colors that accurately represent real-world shades. However, it may lack the high refresh rate critical for smooth rendering in gaming and 3D applications. Conversely, the MSI GE66 Raider, while also providing vibrant, precise colors for professional work, optimizes its display for both crisp visuals in regular use and more demanding design tasks, but still falls short for gaming and 3D due to its refresh rate not being up to par with dedicated gaming machines.
Battery
4.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The MSI Creator M14 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The MSI GE66 Raider 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
Good
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The MSI Creator M14 has good portability, while the MSI GE66 Raider has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
8.5/10
The MSI GE66 Raider has very good build quality, while the MSI Creator M14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,500
$3,199
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The MSI Creator M14 has a price of $1,500 and the MSI GE66 Raider costs $3,199.
The MSI GE66 Raider and MSI Creator M14 are both very good for general use.
The MSI Creator M14 offers a balance between performance and portability, with a high-quality screen and sufficient CPU and RAM for everyday tasks, while maintaining better battery life for users on the go. The MSI GE66 Raider, on the other hand, provides top-tier CPU and RAM for more demanding applications and gaming, with screen quality and performance that outshine the M14 but at the expense of reduced portability and shorter battery life.
Content Creation
8.0/10
8.4/10
8.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI GE66 Raider and MSI Creator M14 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.
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How the MSI Creator M14 and the MSI GE66 Raider compare to other laptops
"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 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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