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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI GE66 Raider offers superior performance, which is particularly noticeable in intensive 3D tasks, machine learning, or engineering applications due to its high-end processor and more powerful graphics card. However, this comes at a higher cost and with less portability compared to the MSI Stealth GS66, which is lighter and slightly more portable. The GE66 Raider also provides better display quality with higher resolution and better screen colors, but due to its capabilities, it tends to have a shorter battery life. The Stealth GS66, while having a lower performance ceiling, could be a better fit if you're looking for a balance between moderate gaming, general use, and the need to carry your laptop around more easily. Both laptops have similar screen sizes and battery capacities, but the Stealth GS66 comes with Windows 11 Pro, and the GE66 Raider with Windows 11 Home. The choice ultimately hinges on the importance you place on performance versus portability and price. 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
- Good battery life
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Stealth GS66
- Good portability
- Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
8.4
7.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
347.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI GE66 Raider is very good for general use, while the MSI Stealth GS66 is good.
The MSI GE66 Raider boasts a higher resolution display and more RAM which enhances multitasking and visual clarity, making it superior for general use, but it's heavier and less portable than the slender MSI Stealth GS66, which still delivers good performance and screen quality for most tasks alongside better portability and battery life. The Stealth GS66 is tailored for on-the-go users prioritizing weight and battery longevity, while the Raider is ideal for those who demand top-notch screen resolution and can handle a bit more heft for a richer multimedia and general use experience.
Gaming and AI
8.6
7.8
9.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
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 Stealth GS66 is good.
The MSI GE66 Raider offers superior graphical performance with its RTX 3080 Ti GPU suited for more demanding gaming and 3D tasks, but has a lower screen refresh rate than the MSI Stealth GS66, which, with an RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a higher refresh rate display, provides smoother visuals at the cost of some graphical processing power. Both have high-quality CPUs and IPS screens; however, the Raider’s higher resolution screen may offer better overall quality, which complements its stronger GPU for visual-intensive tasks.
Engineering and Design
9.1
8.2
9.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
9.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI GE66 Raider is excellent for engineering and design, while the MSI Stealth GS66 is very good.
The MSI GE66 Raider offers superior performance for engineering due to its higher-end CPU, more RAM, and a more powerful GPU, as well as a higher resolution screen which is beneficial for design work. The MSI Stealth GS66, while also powerful with a formidable CPU and GPU, leans more towards portability owing to its lighter weight and slightly better battery life, but has less RAM and a lower resolution display compared to the Raider.
Content Creation
8.4
7.7
9.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
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 Stealth GS66 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
7.5
9.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The MSI GE66 Raider is very good for software development, while the MSI Stealth GS66 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
8.1
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
347.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The MSI GE66 Raider has a better screen than the MSI Stealth GS66 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the MSI Stealth GS66 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The MSI GE66 Raider excels in general use and engineering due to its high-resolution display and bright panel, ensuring crisp text and vibrant images, along with a wide color gamut that provides accuracy crucial for design work. The MSI Stealth GS66, while having a slightly less superior display, still offers enough resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and the necessary color fidelity for engineering and design. However, both models fall short for gaming and 3D applications since they lack high refresh rates, which are essential for smooth motion and an immersive experience.
Portability
Fair
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Stealth GS66 has good portability, while the MSI GE66 Raider has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$3,199
$1,799
$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 GS66 costs $1,799.
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Key similarities
Battery
6.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The MSI GE66 Raider has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth GS66 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
8.0
The MSI GE66 Raider and MSI Stealth GS66 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 Stealth GS66 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| MSI GE66 Raider | MSI Stealth GS66 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,199 | $1,799 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.5'' x 0.92'' | 14.2'' x 9.7'' x 0.71'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.25 lbs | 4.63 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 14.17" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.51" | 9.65" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-12900HK | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 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" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 347 nits | 280 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 4 | 4 | |
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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Florian Glaser | February 2022
"The MSI Stealth GS66 is powerful enough for QHD. The Core i7-12700H and the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti found in the 12UGS model that we tested run all modern games smoothly in the native QHD resolution. The 15-inch display is very fast with its 240 Hz refresh rate, and it also offers a great color space (almost 100% DCI-P3) on top of that, which should please gamers as well as content creators, although we would have still wished for a higher brightness. Case, input devices, and connectivity (Thunderbolt 4) are at a good level. However, among other things, the GS66 loses points due to the high temperature development in 3D mode and its poor webcam."
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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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