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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI GE66 Raider offers stronger performance for tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering due to its more robust processor and graphics card. It also has a higher-quality screen with a wider color coverage which is beneficial for detailed graphical work. However, it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable than the Razer Blade 14. The Razer Blade 14 is lighter with a much longer battery life, making it more suitable for on-the-go use. Although its performance is slightly lower for intensive tasks, it still handles general gaming and use effectively. If portability and battery life are important and you're handling less demanding tasks, the Razer Blade 14 is more suitable; if you need top-tier performance and screen quality for intensive tasks and can compromise on weight and battery life, the MSI GE66 Raider is the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI GE66 Raider
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14
- Very good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.6
7.9
9.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
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 Razer Blade 14 is good.
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
8.4
9.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
9.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI GE66 Raider is excellent for engineering and design, while the Razer Blade 14 is very good.
The MSI GE66 Raider excels in engineering and design use due to its top-tier Intel i9 processor, abundant RAM, and superior Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU, which collectively deliver powerful performance and handle demanding tasks, while the high-quality IPS display with better resolution enhances detailed visual work. The Razer Blade 14 is also a strong contender with a high-performance AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, sufficient RAM for many tasks, and a high-quality screen, but it offers greater portability and a better keyboard, albeit with slightly less raw power and display resolution compared to the Raider.
Screen Quality
8.2
8.0
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
347.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
The MSI GE66 Raider has a better screen than the Razer Blade 14 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the Razer Blade 14 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
For general use, both the MSI GE66 Raider and Razer Blade 14 offer panels with ample resolution and brightness, ensuring clear and vibrant displays that are easy on the eyes during activities like browsing and video streaming. When it comes to engineering and design, the high color accuracy covering a wide range of color gamuts makes these laptops suitable for professionals who need precise color representation for their work. On the other hand, for gaming and 3D applications where fast motion is common, the lower refresh rates on these laptops' screens may not be ideal, as they can lead to less smooth visuals compared to screens with higher refresh rates.
Battery
6.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The MSI GE66 Raider has 6 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 14 has 9.5 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
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Blade 14 has very good portability, while the MSI GE66 Raider has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$3,199
$10
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The MSI GE66 Raider has a price of $3,199 and the Razer Blade 14 costs $10.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.4
8.1
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
347.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The MSI GE66 Raider and Razer Blade 14 are both very good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Content Creation
8.4
8.1
9.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI GE66 Raider and Razer Blade 14 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
8.5/10
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 Razer Blade 14 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.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The MSI GE66 Raider and Razer Blade 14 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 Razer Blade 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI GE66 Raider | Razer Blade 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,199 | $10 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.5'' x 0.92'' | 12.6'' x 8.7'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.25 lbs | 3.92 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 12.59" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.51" | 8.66" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-12900HK | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 62 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 347 nits | 328 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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 | No | |
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 | N/A | |
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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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Allen Ngo | May 2022
"After making a huge splash with the original 2021 model, it's expected that the 2022 refresh would be more of a minor update to an already impressive machine. It adds a higher resolution webcam (720p to 1080p), faster CPU (Ryzen 9 5900HX to Ryzen 9 6900HX), faster GPU (RTX 3070/3080 to 3070/3080 Ti), faster RAM (DDR4-3200 to DDR5-4800), faster M.2 SSD support (PCIe3 x4 to PCIe4 x4), newer WLAN module (Killer AX1690i to Qualcomm WCN685x), and a MUX switch for the new integrated Radeon 680M GPU. It's indubitably an upgrade especially in terms of single-thread processor performance."
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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.
About Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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