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Updated January 12, 2024·
Choosing between the MSI GE66 Raider and the MSI Stealth 14 Studio depends on what you prioritize. The GE66 Raider offers top-of-the-line performance with higher-end components suitable for demanding tasks like gaming, 3D work, and engineering programs but is heavier and less portable. The Stealth 14 Studio, on the other hand, is more portable, lighter, and still provides good performance for everyday use and some professional tasks, but it might not handle intense workloads as smoothly. If you're looking for power and can handle a heavier and more costly laptop, go for the Raider; if you prefer something more affordable and portable with decent performance, the Stealth 14 Studio is a better choice. 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
- Good battery life
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Stealth 14 Studio
- Good portability
- Best in class speakers
Key differences
General Use
8.4
7.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
347.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The MSI GE66 Raider is very good for general use, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio is good.
The MSI GE66 Raider stands out for general use due to its higher RAM and top-tier CPU, enhancing multitasking and demanding applications, along with a superior screen quality that offers a more vivid display and higher resolution. On the other hand, the MSI Stealth 14 Studio offers greater portability with its lighter weight and smaller form factor, along with a good CPU and ample RAM for everyday tasks, but its smaller screen size and lesser battery capacity might limit its appeal for extended use without power.
Gaming and AI
8.6
7.8
9.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.1/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI GE66 Raider is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio is good.
The MSI GE66 Raider, with its RTX 3080 Ti GPU and a screen refresh rate of 120Hz, offers superior graphical power for more demanding gaming and 3D applications compared to the MSI Stealth 14 Studio, which has a RTX 4060 GPU and a higher 165Hz refresh rate but is more suitable for less intensive tasks. Despite this, the Stealth's more compact size and lighter weight make it more portable for on-the-go gaming or 3D work.
Engineering and Design
9.1
8.5
9.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
9.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.1/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI GE66 Raider is excellent for engineering and design, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio is very good.
The MSI GE66 Raider offers top-tier performance for engineering and design thanks to its more powerful CPU, higher RAM capacity, and more advanced GPU compared to the MSI Stealth 14 Studio, which although very capable, has a less powerful CPU, less RAM, and a lower-tier GPU.
Content Creation
8.4
7.9
9.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI GE66 Raider is very good for content creation, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio 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
7.4
9.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI GE66 Raider is very good for software development, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio 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
7.6
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
347.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The MSI GE66 Raider has a better screen than the MSI Stealth 14 Studio for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The MSI GE66 Raider boasts a high-resolution display with vibrant colors and brightness, which provides an immersive experience for general use and accurate color representation for engineering and design tasks. However, its lower refresh rate detracts from the seamless visuals that gamers and 3D professionals require. On the other hand, the MSI Stealth 14 Studio offers similar benefits in resolution and color accuracy for general tasks and creative work but also falls short in providing the high refresh rate critical for gaming and 3D applications.
Portability
Fair
Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio 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
7.6
The MSI GE66 Raider has very good build quality, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$3,199
$1,520
$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 Stealth 14 Studio costs $1,520.
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Battery
6.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The MSI GE66 Raider has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth 14 Studio has 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.
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Spec Comparison
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| MSI GE66 Raider | MSI Stealth 14 Studio |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,199 | $1,520 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.5'' x 0.92'' | 12.4'' x 9.7'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.25 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 12.4" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.51" | 9.69" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-12900HK | Intel i7-13620H | |
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 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 72 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 347 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
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 | 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 Stealth 14 Studio
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Francisco Lahoz | June 2023
"You'll find a versatility in the MSI Stealth 14 Studio that isn’t matched by many content-creator laptops we've tested of late. The small frame allows you to (potentially) work from anywhere with an outlet and, if noise isn’t a concern, run your most demanding of programs, thanks to some powerful hardware inside. The MSI Stealth 14 Studio is an attractive and powerful option if you want a portable laptop to be the center of your content work setup."
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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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