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The MSI GE66 Raider offers a high-resolution screen and is slightly better suited for tasks that require color accuracy, which is essential for photo editing or graphic design. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 18 provides a larger screen with a higher refresh rate, making it more suitable for fast-paced gaming where screen tearing and motion blur are of concern. Both laptops are similarly priced with equivalent storage and RAM, powerful main processors, and high-end GPUs capable of intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning tasks. However, the Razer Blade is heavier, which may affect its portability, and it has a shorter battery life, so you might need to charge it more often. The Razer Blade's build includes a higher quality webcam and speakers, which could be beneficial for video conferencing and media consumption. The choice between the two may rest on whether you prioritize a display with higher resolution and color accuracy or one with a larger size, higher refresh rate, and better multimedia features. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI GE66 Raider
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 18
- Best in class speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.2
8.9
15.6in
SIZE
18.0in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
347.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
The Razer Blade 18 has a better screen than the MSI GE66 Raider for general use, and gaming and AI.
For general use, both the MSI GE66 Raider and Razer Blade 18 have panels with high resolution and brightness, making images and text sharp and easy to view in various lighting conditions. When it comes to engineering and design, these laptops offer wide color gamuts, ensuring that colors are accurately represented for precise visual work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their screens fall short because they lack the high refresh rates needed for smooth motion and fast-paced action, even though their resolution and panel types are sufficiently good.
Battery
6.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The MSI GE66 Raider has 6 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 18 has 4 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
18.0in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
6.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The MSI GE66 Raider and Razer Blade 18 both have only fair portability, though the MSI GE66 Raider has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.4
8.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
347.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.1/10
The Razer Blade 18 and MSI GE66 Raider are both very good for general use.
The MSI GE66 Raider and Razer Blade 18 both excel in general use due to their high-performance CPUs, ample 32GB of RAM for multitasking, and high-quality IPS screens with good color coverage ensuring crisp visuals. However, the Raider is slightly more portable with better battery life for on-the-go use, while the Blade has a larger, more vibrant display but trades off some portability and battery life.
Gaming and AI
8.6
8.9
9.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 18 and MSI GE66 Raider are both very good for gaming and AI.
The MSI GE66 Raider, with its Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU and a screen that refreshes 120 times each second, is highly capable for gaming and 3D tasks, but the Razer Blade 18 steps it up with an Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and an even smoother screen with a 240Hz refresh rate, which is double that of the Raider. Both laptops have powerful CPUs and high-quality IPS screens, ensuring detailed and vibrant visuals, but the Razer Blade 18's higher screen refresh rate might provide a more fluid visual experience for fast-paced games and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
9.1
9.3
9.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
9.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 18 and MSI GE66 Raider are both excellent for engineering and design.
The MSI GE66 Raider offers robust performance for engineering tasks with a top-tier CPU, substantial RAM, and a high-end GPU, plus a sharp display, while the Razer Blade 18 combines comparable power with a larger, brighter screen, though both have lower battery life and are less portable than lighter laptops. The Raider's slightly better portability and the Blade's superior screen brightness and refresh rate make them both excellent, though specific preferences for screen size or weight may sway your choice.
Content Creation
8.4
8.6
9.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 18 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
9.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 18 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.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The MSI GE66 Raider and Razer Blade 18 both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$3,199
$3,200
$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 18 costs $3,200.
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How the MSI GE66 Raider and the Razer Blade 18 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI GE66 Raider | Razer Blade 18 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,199 | $3,200 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.5'' x 0.92'' | 15.7'' x 10.8'' x 0.86'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.25 lbs | 6.68 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.51" | 10.8" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-12900HK | Intel i9-13950HX | |
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 | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 91.7 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 18" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 347 nits | 524 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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 | 7.3/10 | |
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 | 1440p | |
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 18
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Matthew Buzzi | March 2023
"Razer made a powerful laptop in the Blade 18, showing off a beautiful and fast display and the same high-quality build we’ve come to expect from this product line. It’s also quite expensive, which is hardly a surprise, but bears repeating even in this price range. It’s pricier than the Scar 18 despite an inferior GPU and half the storage, so you really have to want the Blade 18’s design to justify the cost."
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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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