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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI GE66 Raider is more expensive and offers top-tier performance with a high-end main processor and the most powerful graphics. It's suited for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming, thanks to its high-refresh-rate display and efficient heat management. However, it's less portable due to its weight. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE77Hx is less expensive with a slightly lower-specced processor and graphics but comes with a larger screen. While it has good performance for general use and engineering tasks, its heavier weight and size reduce its portability, and its battery life is slightly shorter. Both have ample storage and RAM, but the GE66 Raider has more vibrant colors and higher screen resolution, better for detailed work and entertainment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI GE66 Raider
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE77Hx
- The MSI Raider GE77Hx has no clear advantages over the MSI GE66 Raider.
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.2
8.4
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
347.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The MSI GE66 Raider has a better screen than the MSI Raider GE77Hx for engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the MSI Raider GE77Hx has a better screen for gaming and AI.
When it comes to general use, the MSI GE66 Raider and Raider GE77Hx boast high-resolution displays with impressive brightness and color clarity, making for a vibrant and sharp viewing experience that's ideal for browsing, document editing, and streaming media. For engineering and design professionals, these laptops cover a wide color spectrum, offering accurate color reproduction crucial for tasks that require precise color matching. However, for gamers and those into 3D applications, the lower refresh rates on these laptops may result in less fluid motion and slower response times, which isn't ideal for fast-paced gaming or high-frame-rate 3D rendering.
Portability
Fair
Poor
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The MSI GE66 Raider has only fair portability, while the MSI Raider GE77Hx has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$3,199
$1,999
$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 Raider GE77Hx costs $1,999.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.4
8.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
347.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The MSI GE66 Raider and MSI Raider GE77Hx are both very good for general use.
The MSI GE66 Raider, with its robust CPU and ample RAM, delivers outstanding performance for general use, and with a high-quality screen, it offers a great visual experience although it's a bit heavy and has just adequate battery life. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE77Hx, despite having a slightly less powerful CPU and half the RAM, also suits general use well with a larger and high-quality screen, but its larger size and weight reduce portability and it too has moderate battery life.
Gaming and AI
8.6
8.7
9.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx and MSI GE66 Raider are both very good for gaming and AI.
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
8.8
9.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
9.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI GE66 Raider to be excellent for engineering and design, while the MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good.
The MSI GE66 Raider is excellent for engineering and design because it brings a higher performance setup with its superior CPU and GPU, greater RAM, and a higher resolution screen, which enhances detail and workspace, sacrificing a bit of portability and screen size compared to the MSI Raider GE77Hx. Although the Raider GE77Hx is also very good for engineering with a high-quality CPU, GPU, and screen, it offers a larger display for more expansive viewing but with slightly lesser resolution and less RAM, which means it might not handle multitasking or complex simulations as efficiently as the GE66 Raider.
Content Creation
8.4
8.2
9.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI GE66 Raider and MSI Raider GE77Hx 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.
Software Development
8.4
7.9
9.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI GE66 Raider to be very good for software development, while the MSI Raider GE77Hx 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.
Battery
6.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The MSI GE66 Raider has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE77Hx 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
8.5
8.5
The MSI GE66 Raider and MSI Raider GE77Hx both have very 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 GE66 Raider and the MSI Raider GE77Hx compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI GE66 Raider | MSI Raider GE77Hx |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,199 | $1,999 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.5'' x 0.92'' | 15.6'' x 11.2'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.25 lbs | 6.39 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.51" | 11.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-12900HK | Intel i7-12800HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 347 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.3/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 4 | 3 | |
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."
MSI Raider GE77Hx
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Sascha Mölck | July 2022
"The MSI Raider GE77 offers a lot of power for a lot of money. The main components consist of a Core i9-12900HX CPU, a GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (175 watts TGP, 16 GB VRAM), and 64 GB of RAM, which makes for a high overall performance level. The GeForce GPU in particular scores some of the highest scores we have seen from this chip. Both the CPU and the GPU are able to run at continuously high clock speeds. The relatively high heat and noise emissions match our expectations for this device class. With approximately 5.5 to 6.5 hours, the battery life is good for a powerful 4K laptop."
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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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