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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI GE66 Raider is a high-end model with a more powerful processor, higher-end graphics card, and more RAM, making it suitable for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks. It also boasts a 4K display for sharp visuals, but its weight and shorter battery life make it less portable. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 15 is more affordable, lighter, and has a longer battery life, favouring portability. Its mid-range specs with a standard Full HD display are sufficient for general use and some creative tasks. However, for resource-heavy applications, its lower-spec components may not be as capable as the Raider's. 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 15
- Good portability
- Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
8.4
7.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
347.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
298.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The MSI GE66 Raider is very good for general use, while the MSI Prestige 15 is good.
The MSI GE66 Raider excels in general use due to its superior CPU, double the RAM of the Prestige 15, higher resolution screen, and more robust graphics, although it's less portable with lesser battery life compared to the Prestige 15, which offers better portability and longer battery life with a lighter build and solid performance for general tasks. Despite its gaming-centric design, the Raider's high-quality keyboard and speaker, along with effective heat management, make it suitable for intensive usage, whereas the Prestige 15, with its lower-spec GPU, is more suited for standard business applications and comes with additional advantages like quieter operation and cooler running.
Gaming and AI
8.6
6.3
9.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
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
7.0/10
The MSI GE66 Raider is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 15 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
9.1
7.2
9.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
9.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI GE66 Raider is excellent for engineering and design, while the MSI Prestige 15 is good.
The MSI GE66 Raider outperforms the MSI Prestige 15 in engineering and design use due to its superior CPU, larger RAM capacity, and more powerful GPU, all of which contribute to handling intensive computing tasks with better screen quality for detailed work. While the Prestige 15 offers greater portability and slightly better battery life, its lower-tier CPU, lesser RAM, and less capable GPU, in comparison to the Raider, mean it may not handle demanding workloads as effectively, despite having quality components that still classify it as good for engineering and design tasks.
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 15 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
7.2
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 15 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
6.8
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
347.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
298.0 nits
The MSI GE66 Raider has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The MSI GE66 Raider, with its high resolution and brightness, ensures clear and vivid image quality, making it excellent for general tasks and precision work in engineering and design due to its wide color range coverage. However, its lower refresh rate hampers the smoothness required in fast-paced gaming and 3D applications, which negatively affects its suitability for those uses. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 15 also offers a sharp display with good brightness and satisfactory color accuracy for professional work, but like the GE66 Raider, its modest refresh rate doesn't provide the optimal experience for gaming and 3D rendering.
Battery
6.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The MSI GE66 Raider has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 15 has 7.5 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
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 15 has 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 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$3,199
$1,044
$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 15 costs $1,044.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI GE66 Raider | MSI Prestige 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,199 | $1,044 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.5'' x 0.92'' | 14.1'' x 9.2'' x 0.74'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.25 lbs | 3.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 14.05" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.51" | 9.2" | |
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 | 7.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 82 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
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 | 298 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 4 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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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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Mario Petzold | December 2022
"The MSI Prestige 15 offers a dazzling 4K image quality, and solid performance. The MSI Prestige 15 appears to consistently implement the guiding principle of throttling the solid and efficient hardware to such an extent that content creation succeeds perfectly. Performance-hungry tasks, on the other hand, are slowed down a little by the reduced power consumption. Conversely, this means that the case remains relatively cool and the dual fan subdued. The battery life also benefits somewhat. So the losses aren't really dramatic because full performance is still available for short bursts."
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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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