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Updated January 10, 2024·
When choosing between the MSI GE66 Raider and the Razer Blade 15, consider the following: The Raider provides superior computing power and graphics, making it more suited for intensive tasks such as gaming, 3D modeling, and video editing. However, the Razer Blade is less expensive and lighter, offering better portability and still delivering impressive performance that can handle general use and most demanding applications well. Also, take note of the Raider's better display resolution which is sharper but might impact battery life more than the Razer's. Ultimately, if your priority is top-tier performance and you aren't concerned about budget and portability, the Raider is an excellent choice, whereas the Razer Blade balances performance with portability and affordability. 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 software development
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 15
- Good portability
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.6
8.0
9.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
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
7.0/10
The MSI GE66 Raider and Razer Blade 15 are both very good for gaming and AI, though the MSI GE66 Raider is somewhat better.
The MSI GE66 Raider boasts a more powerful GPU and a high-quality screen, making it excellent for gaming and 3D applications, but with a lower screen refresh rate compared to the Razer Blade 15 which excels with its higher refresh rate contributing to its very good performance in the same areas. While the Raider is equipped with a superior CPU, the Blade 15's screen offers slightly better quality, and both factors are somewhat important for these use cases.
Engineering and Design
9.1
8.5
9.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
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 15 is very good.
The MSI GE66 Raider offers superior performance for engineering and design tasks with a more powerful CPU, double the RAM, and a higher-tier GPU compared to the Razer Blade 15, along with a higher resolution screen which is beneficial for detail-oriented work. However, the Razer Blade 15 is lighter and thinner, providing better portability, and it has a marginally better screen quality in terms of color space coverage, but with a lower screen resolution which might be less optimal for very detailed engineering work.
Software Development
8.4
7.7
9.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI GE66 Raider is very good for software development, while the Razer Blade 15 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
8.2
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
347.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The MSI GE66 Raider has a better screen than the Razer Blade 15 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the Razer Blade 15 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
When deciding between the MSI GE66 Raider and the Razer Blade 15, consider that both laptops offer screens that are vivid and bright, with high resolution, making them excellent for daily tasks and detail-oriented work like engineering and design due to their ability to display a wide spectrum of colors accurately. However, for gaming and 3D applications, where a high refresh rate is crucial for smooth motion rendering, these laptops may not provide the optimal experience as they lack the high refresh rates preferred by gamers and professionals working with fast-moving visuals. In short, while both are well-suited for productivity and creative work, those looking for a laptop primarily for gaming might find these options less appealing due to their lower refresh rates.
Portability
Fair
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Blade 15 has good portability, while the MSI GE66 Raider has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$3,199
$2,500
$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 Razer Blade 15 costs $2,500.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.4
7.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
347.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI GE66 Raider to be very good for general use, while the Razer Blade 15 is good.
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
8.0
9.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
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 15 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.
Battery
6.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The MSI GE66 Raider has 6 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 15 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.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The MSI GE66 Raider and Razer Blade 15 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 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| MSI GE66 Raider | Razer Blade 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,199 | $2,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.5'' x 0.92'' | 14'' x 9.3'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.25 lbs | 4.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 13.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.51" | 9.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-12900HK | Intel i7-12800H | |
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 | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
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 | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
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 | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
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."
Razer Blade 15
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Allen Ngo | March 2022
"The 2022 Blade 15 offers roughly 15 to 25 percent faster graphics performance and 20 percent faster CPU performance over last year's Core i7-11800H and RTX 3080 model. Thankfully, the system doesn't need to run noticeably louder or warmer to achieve faster results, but both power consumption and battery life take a hit. The higher consumption in particular appears to be a trend amongst many 12th gen Core laptops including the Schenker Uniwill Technology GM7AG8P or MSI Vector GP66 when compared to their previous generation counterparts. We're also glad to not see below-average CPU performance which was the case for the 10th gen Core i7-10875H model."
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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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