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Updated March 22, 2024·
If you're looking for a more budget-friendly option that can handle general use and basic creative tasks, the MSI Creator M14 can be a good choice; however, if you require higher performance for demanding applications like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, investing in the MSI Stealth GS66 may be worthwhile despite the higher cost. The Stealth GS66 typically offers more powerful hardware which can make it a better fit for intensive engineering work but may come with decreased battery life and less portability due to its size and weight compared to the M14. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Creator M14
- Very good for general use
- Very good for content creation
Advantages of the MSI Stealth GS66
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.5
8.1
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The MSI Creator M14 has a better screen than the MSI Stealth GS66 for engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the MSI Stealth GS66 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The MSI Creator M14 offers a high-resolution panel with good brightness, making it suitable for general use, and its ability to represent a wide spectrum of colors suits engineering and design tasks well. However, its lower refresh rate limits the smoothness during fast-paced gaming or 3D rendering. Conversely, the MSI Stealth GS66, while also having a display that's sharp and bright for general tasks and accurate in color for professional work, will disappoint gamers and 3D artists due to its less-than-ideal refresh rate.
Battery
4.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The MSI Creator M14 has 4.5 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.
Cost
$1,500
$1,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The MSI Creator M14 has a price of $1,500 and the MSI Stealth GS66 costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
7.7
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Creator M14 to be very good for general use, while the MSI Stealth GS66 is good.
The MSI Creator M14, with its capable CPU and ample RAM, ensures smooth performance for everyday tasks, and its high-quality screen, along with a balance of portability and decent battery life, makes it an excellent choice for general use. On the other hand, while the MSI Stealth GS66 also offers a good CPU and RAM complement for general tasks, its focus on performance may trade off some battery life and portability, but it could potentially offer advantages in heat management and a quieter operating experience due to its gaming-oriented design.
Gaming and AI
7.3
7.8
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS66 and MSI Creator M14 are both good for gaming and AI.
The MSI Creator M14, with its powerful GPU, excels in gaming and 3D rendering, while its high screen refresh rate ensures smooth visuals during fast-paced action. The MSI Stealth GS66 also boasts a robust GPU for demanding tasks, and its superior screen refresh rate enhances gameplay, with its CPU contributing to overall performance and its screen quality ensuring crisp, vibrant images.
Engineering and Design
8.4
8.2
8.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Creator M14 and MSI Stealth GS66 are both very good for engineering and design.
The MSI Creator M14 is equipped with high CPU, RAM, and GPU capabilities needed for demanding engineering software, and its screen quality ensures precise visual work, while the MSI Stealth GS66 also offers strong performance for engineering tasks, with added benefits of a high-quality keyboard and quieter operating noise geared towards an efficient portable workstation. The Stealth GS66, while portable, comes at a trade-off with slightly reduced screen size compared to the Creator M14.
Content Creation
8.0
7.7
8.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Creator M14 to be 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
7.8
7.5
8.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The MSI Creator M14 and MSI Stealth GS66 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
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Creator M14 and MSI Stealth GS66 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
8.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Stealth GS66 to have 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.
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How the MSI Creator M14 and the MSI Stealth GS66 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Creator M14 | MSI Stealth GS66 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2024 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 9.2'' x 0.88'' | 14.2'' x 9.7'' x 0.71'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.53 lbs | 4.63 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.39" | 14.17" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.19" | 9.65" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13620H | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4.5 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 53.5 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | 280 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.8/10 | 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 | 7.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 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 | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 4 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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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 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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