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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choose the MSI GE66 Raider if you need a powerful laptop for intense gaming or resource-demanding tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or engineering software. However, it’s heavier, less portable, and has shorter battery life. For general-use tasks such as web browsing, office applications, and light photo editing, the MSI Prestige 14 offers sufficient performance, better portability, longer battery life, but it isn’t designed for high-end gaming or intensive graphics work. Consider your primary use and whether you need a laptop that's easy to carry around or one that provides high performance at the expense of portability and battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI GE66 Raider
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 14
- Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.4
7.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
347.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.8/10
The MSI GE66 Raider is very good for general use, while the MSI Prestige 14 is good.
The MSI GE66 Raider boasts a more powerful CPU and double the RAM compared to the MSI Prestige 14, allowing it to handle demanding tasks more effectively, while also offering a higher resolution screen, which means clearer and sharper images. However, the Prestige 14 has greater portability due to its lighter weight and a longer battery life, making it better for those who prioritize mobility and all-day use over raw performance.
Gaming and AI
8.6
6.2
9.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI GE66 Raider is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 14 is only fair.
The MSI GE66 Raider has a far more powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 120Hz, making it excellent for gaming and 3D applications where visual fluidity and graphics performance are crucial. In contrast, the MSI Prestige 14 comes with a less capable integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, rendering it only fair for gaming and 3D tasks where the demands on graphical processing and screen responsiveness are less stringent.
Engineering and Design
9.1
7.1
9.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
9.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI GE66 Raider is excellent for engineering and design, while the MSI Prestige 14 is good.
The MSI GE66 Raider excels in engineering and design due to its superior processing power from an Intel i9 CPU, significant RAM, and advanced Nvidia RTX GPU, which collectively enhance performance for compute-intensive tasks, alongside a high-quality screen. In contrast, the MSI Prestige 14, while still capable, offers a lower-tier Intel i5 CPU and integrated graphics, which may be sufficient for less demanding engineering tasks, plus it has the benefit of greater portability and a quieter operation, but its reduced hardware capabilities mean it might struggle with more resource-intensive applications.
Content Creation
8.4
7.5
9.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI GE66 Raider is very good for content creation, while the MSI Prestige 14 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
8.4
7.3
9.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI GE66 Raider is very good for software development, while the MSI Prestige 14 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
8.2
6.9
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
347.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
The MSI GE66 Raider has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The MSI GE66 Raider, with its vivid display and high resolution, offers a pleasant viewing experience for general tasks, while its wide color gamuts support precision in engineering and design work. The Prestige 14, although slightly lower in these aspects, still delivers a capable screen for both general use and technical work. However, for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is key, both laptops fall short due to their lower refresh rate, despite their decent resolution and panel technology.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The MSI GE66 Raider has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 14 has 8.5 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
Fair
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
2.8 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Prestige 14 has very good portability, while the MSI GE66 Raider has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.4
The MSI GE66 Raider has very good build quality, while the MSI Prestige 14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$3,199
$1,040
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The MSI GE66 Raider has a price of $3,199 and the MSI Prestige 14 costs $1,040.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI GE66 Raider | MSI Prestige 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,199 | $1,040 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.5'' x 0.92'' | 12.6'' x 8.6'' x 0.63'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.25 lbs | 2.84 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 12.56" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.51" | 8.62" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-12900HK | Intel i5-1240P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 8.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 53.8 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 347 nits | 313 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 4 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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MSI GE66 Raider
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Patrick Schüdzig | June 2022
"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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Collin Probst | September 2022
"The MSI Prestige 14” is excellent for productivity and business use cases, but it is not ideal for creators or visual content editors. The Prestige was able to power through days of email, spreadsheets, and text documents without breaking a sweat and was a joy to use. The additional ports were a breath of fresh air, as most laptops seem to be moving towards just Thunderbolt ports. The security options made signing in effortless, with two quick, more secure, and faster options than even the most complex alphanumeric passcode."
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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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