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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI GE66 Raider offers high-end performance with a top-tier processor and graphics card, which makes it ideal for intensive gaming, 3D modeling, and engineering tasks, but it comes at a higher cost and is less portable due to its weight. On the other hand, the MSI Stealth GS77 is slightly less expensive and provides good performance for similar tasks, though not as powerful, but it has a larger screen, which may be preferred for multitasking and viewing details, while being more portable despite its larger size due to thinner design. Both laptops have excellent build quality and ample storage. Ultimately, if top performance is your priority and budget allows, the GE66 Raider is the better choice, but for a balance between performance and portability with a larger screen, the Stealth GS77 is a strong contender. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI GE66 Raider
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Stealth GS77
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.6
7.9
9.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
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 GS77 is good.
The MSI GE66 Raider boasts a top-tier Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU and a 120Hz screen refresh rate, making it excellent for immersive gaming and 3D applications with high detail and fluid motion. Meanwhile, the MSI Stealth GS77, while still very good for gaming with its Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, offers a higher 240Hz refresh rate which is ideal for fast-paced gaming, but the lower GPU tier compared to the Raider may slightly limit performance in very demanding tasks. Both machines have powerful CPUs and high-quality displays, but the Raider's superior GPU gives it an edge in graphically intensive scenarios.
Screen Quality
8.2
8.3
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
347.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The MSI GE66 Raider has a better screen than the MSI Stealth GS77 for general use, engineering and design, and software development, while the MSI Stealth GS77 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
For general use, both the MSI GE66 Raider and MSI Stealth GS77 boast high-resolution displays with excellent brightness and panel quality, ensuring crisp, clear visuals for everyday tasks and media viewing. For engineering and design, these laptops' displays cover a wide color gamut, showcasing accurate colors necessary for professional content creation and precise color work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates on these screens may not provide the smoothest experience that gamers typically seek, especially in fast-paced scenarios where higher refresh rates can give a competitive edge.
Cost
$3,199
$2,499
$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 GS77 costs $2,499.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.4
8.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
347.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 and MSI GE66 Raider are both very good for general use.
The MSI GE66 Raider is valued for general use due to its powerful CPU, substantial RAM, and high-resolution IPS screen, albeit less portable and with moderate battery life, while the MSI Stealth GS77 offers similar benefits with a larger screen size and slightly better speaker quality, but comes with a slightly heavier build, impacting its portability. Both units have ample storage, quality keyboards, and manage heat well, but you may find the Raider more suitable for ultimate performance and the GS77 enticing for better speaker and build quality, each compromising slightly in size and weight respectively.
Engineering and Design
9.1
8.7
9.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
9.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI GE66 Raider to be excellent for engineering and design, while the MSI Stealth GS77 is very good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.4
8.3
9.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI GE66 Raider and MSI Stealth GS77 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
8.1
9.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The MSI GE66 Raider and MSI Stealth GS77 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
6.0 Hours
The MSI GE66 Raider has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth GS77 has 6 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 GS77 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
8.0
The MSI GE66 Raider and MSI Stealth GS77 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 GS77 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI GE66 Raider | MSI Stealth GS77 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,199 | $2,499 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
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 i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 32 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 | 6 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 | 305 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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."
MSI Stealth GS77
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Allen Ngo | April 2022
"The MSI Stealth GS77 is better than the GS76... mostly. The GS77 is a few steps forward and a few steps back from the GS76. Improvements are numerous including the stronger and more rigid skeleton, higher resolution webcam, larger clickpad, easier serviceability, relatively similar battery runtimes, newer display options, and higher performance at about the same TDP and TGP levels as before. CPU performance is better than expected even when compared to other laptops with Core i7 or Core i9 processors. The newer model feels more substantial than the outgoing one for higher quality impressions as well."
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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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