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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI GE66 Raider offers solid performance for various tasks, including gaming, at a somewhat lower price point than the Stealth 17, while the MSI Stealth 17 boasts a more powerful processor and graphics unit, larger screen, and higher resolution, which makes it particularly well-suited for intensive 3D, machine learning, and engineering work. However, the Stealth 17 is also heavier, which may impact portability. Both have similar battery capacities and neither has a touchscreen. If you want top-of-the-line graphics and processing capacity and don't mind the additional cost and weight, the Stealth 17 is recommended. If you prefer a more budget-friendly option and slightly better portability with still-great specs, the GE66 Raider might be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI GE66 Raider
- Very good overall build quality
- Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Stealth 17
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Best in class speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.2
8.6
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
347.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
The MSI Stealth 17 has a better screen than the MSI GE66 Raider for gaming and AI, and software development.
For both general use and engineering/design applications, the excellent resolution, brightness, and color accuracy of the MSI GE66 Raider and MSI Stealth 17 make text, images, and design details crisp and vivid, which is crucial for these tasks. The wide color gamuts support professional design work by providing a more diverse range of colors, enabling accurate rendition of designs and photos. However, their lower refresh rates, while sufficient for daily tasks and design software, hinder gaming and 3D rendering performance, where smoother motion and faster screen responses are essential for an optimal experience.
Build Quality
8.5
7.8
The MSI GE66 Raider has very good build quality, while the MSI Stealth 17 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$3,199
$3,899
$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 17 costs $3,899.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.4
8.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
347.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The MSI Stealth 17 and MSI GE66 Raider are both very good for general use.
The MSI GE66 Raider offers a high-quality display, powerful CPU, and ample RAM, making it great for multitasking and media consumption, but its heavier weight makes it less portable. Meanwhile, the MSI Stealth 17 also has a superior CPU and double the RAM for more demanding tasks, paired with a larger, high-quality screen, but has shorter battery life and is bulkier, which may limit its portability.
Gaming and AI
8.6
9.1
9.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
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
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Stealth 17 to be excellent for gaming and AI, while the MSI GE66 Raider is very good.
The MSI GE66 Raider and MSI Stealth 17 are both excellent for gaming and 3D due to their high-end graphics units and superior screen refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth visuals and responsiveness. While the Raider offers a solid balance of power with an impressive GPU and high refresh rate for swift gameplay, the Stealth steps up the game with an even more powerful GPU to handle the most demanding 3D tasks and an even higher screen refresh rate allowing for exceptionally fluid motion during fast-paced gaming.
Engineering and Design
9.1
9.4
9.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
9.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
32.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
The MSI Stealth 17 and MSI GE66 Raider are both excellent for engineering and design.
The MSI GE66 Raider and MSI Stealth 17 are excellent for engineering and design because they both have strong CPUs and GPUs, ample RAM, and high-quality screens, which are crucial for demanding applications and visual clarity. While the GE66 Raider is slightly more portable with a smaller screen, the Stealth 17 offers more workspace and superior speakers but is heavier, which may affect portability.
Content Creation
8.4
8.8
9.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
32.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth 17 and MSI GE66 Raider 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
8.5
9.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Stealth 17 and MSI GE66 Raider are both very 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.
Battery
6.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The MSI GE66 Raider has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth 17 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.
Portability
Fair
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI GE66 Raider and MSI Stealth 17 both have only fair portability.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI GE66 Raider | MSI Stealth 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,199 | $3,899 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.5'' x 0.92'' | 15.7'' x 11.2'' x 0.79'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.25 lbs | 6.17 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 15.65" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.51" | 11.16" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-12900HK | Intel i9-13900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 2048 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 | 384 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.3/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
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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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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Mario Petzold | April 2023
"The MSI Stealth 17 Studio is a laptop with a quiet RTX 4080 for almost every occasion. The MSI Stealth 17 Studio is equally capable of high-level media processing and playing current games. It remains pleasantly quiet, even if a few percentage points of power have had to be sacrificed in the process. But, it is not quite perfect: To some extent, the Stealth 17 is well thought out. It packs tons of graphics power and high-end components in a slim case. The laptop's cooling system can be set such that, noise-wise, it doesn't even reach low volume. However, small flaws cloud otherwise exceptionally positive impressions."
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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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