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Choosing between the MSI Cyborg 15 and MSI Stealth GS66, the primary considerations are cost, performance, and features. The Stealth GS66 is a premium option with a high refresh rate screen, more RAM, and a more powerful graphics card suitable for demanding tasks like gaming or design, and it offers a more extensive array of ports and connectivity options, including Thunderbolt ports. It also has a larger battery, which may give you longer use between charges. However, it's more expensive. On the other hand, the Cyborg 15 is less expensive but comes with a midrange graphics card and less RAM, making it suitable for general use and less intensive tasks. If portability is a concern, both laptops are relatively lightweight and slim, but the Stealth GS66 is slightly thinner. The decision hinges on whether the higher cost aligns with your need for top-tier performance and features. If the budget is a constraint, the Cyborg 15 offers a balanced mix of performance for general usage at a more affordable price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Cyborg 15
- Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Stealth GS66
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.2
7.8
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS66 and MSI Cyborg 15 are both good for gaming and AI, though the MSI Stealth GS66 is somewhat better.
The MSI Cyborg 15 and MSI Stealth GS66 are both suited for gaming and 3D tasks; the former's Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and 144Hz screen refresh rate will serve well for most gaming scenarios. However, your choice may depend on preference for newer GPU technology versus higher screen smoothness.
Engineering and Design
7.5
8.2
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
6.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Stealth GS66 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Cyborg 15 is good.
The MSI Stealth GS66 is considered very good for engineering and design use due to its more powerful CPU, double the RAM capacity, and higher GPU tier compared to the MSI Cyborg 15, which only has a solid CPU, less RAM, and a lower tier GPU, making it good but not as capable as the GS66. Additionally, the Stealth GS66 has a screen with a higher refresh rate and better color coverage, making it more suitable for detail-oriented work, while the Cyborg 15's screen quality is adequate but not as high-end as its counterpart.
Screen Quality
6.8
8.1
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
234.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The MSI Stealth GS66 has a better screen than the MSI Cyborg 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The MSI Cyborg 15 and Stealth GS66 both have screens that are sharp and bright enough for everyday tasks and productivity, making them suitable for general use. However, for engineering and design applications where precise color representation is crucial, their screens fall short as they likely don't cover a wide range of color gamuts like DCI-P3 or Adobe RGB, which are essential for color accuracy. When it comes to gaming and 3D rendering, the importance of high refresh rates cannot be overstated for a smooth visual experience, and it appears both these laptops may not meet the mark, thereby affecting performance negatively in fast-paced scenarios.
Battery
7.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The MSI Cyborg 15 has 7.5 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.
Build Quality
6.7
8.0
The MSI Stealth GS66 has very good build quality, while the MSI Cyborg 15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,100
$1,799
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The MSI Cyborg 15 has a price of $1,100 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
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
234.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
7.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS66 and MSI Cyborg 15 are both good for general use.
The MSI Cyborg 15 is equipped with a capable CPU and RAM, and benefits from a quality screen and solid battery life, making it a reliable choice for daily tasks and media consumption. On the other hand, the MSI Stealth GS66, while also offering strong CPU and RAM performance and a high-quality screen, distinguishes itself with better portability for on-the-go users, though it may come at a higher price point.
Content Creation
7.5
7.7
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth GS66 and MSI Cyborg 15 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
7.2
7.5
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS66 and MSI Cyborg 15 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
4.3 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Stealth GS66 and MSI Cyborg 15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the MSI Cyborg 15 and the MSI Stealth GS66 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Cyborg 15 | MSI Stealth GS66 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $1,799 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.9'' x 0.9'' | 14.2'' x 9.7'' x 0.71'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.37 lbs | 4.63 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.15" | 14.17" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.86" | 9.65" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12650H | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7.5 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 53.5 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 234 nits | 280 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | 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 | 2 | 4 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Sascha Mölck | April 2023
"The focus of the MSI Cyborg 15 lies on a compromise of performance, mobility, and power consumption. Due to the reduced performance settings, the CPU and GPU perform below their capabilities. Nonetheless, their computing power is still sufficient for FHD gaming at high to maximum settings even then. The power consumption, which is low for a gaming laptop, can be translated into a good battery life. Realistic values of 7 to 8 h are still possible, despite the relatively small battery capacity of 53.5 Wh. Unfortunately the USB-C port doesn't offer any support for Power Delivery, which would be a sensible feature in the case of the Cyborg."
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 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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