The MSI GE66 Raider is a high-end laptop with top-tier performance for gaming or engineering tasks, offering a powerful main processor and graphics unit, ample storage, and a large amount of memory. It is heavier and has a shorter battery life, affecting portability. In contrast, the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is less expensive, featuring decent performance for general use, a nice OLED touchscreen for media consumption, and longer battery life, making it lighter and more portable. If you need a machine for everyday tasks and value portability, the Samsung is a solid choice; however, for demanding applications like 3D rendering or gaming, go with the MSI. 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
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.4/10
7.8/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
347.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.6/10
The MSI GE66 Raider is very good for general use, while the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is good.
The MSI GE66 Raider is very good for general use due to its high-performing CPU, ample RAM, and high-quality IPS screen, although it is less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360, which also offers good general use performance with a competitive CPU, sufficient RAM, and an impressive OLED touchscreen, in a much lighter and more portable form factor with longer battery life. Both laptops have quality keyboards and speakers, but the MSI excels in heat management and has a broader array of ports, which may appeal to those requiring extensive connectivity and intense task management, whereas the Samsung is quieter and cooler in operation, better suited to mobile users and casual use cases.
Gaming and AI
8.6/10
6.4/10
9.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The MSI GE66 Raider is very good for gaming and AI, while the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is only fair.
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
9.1/10
7.6/10
9.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
9.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI GE66 Raider is excellent for engineering and design, while the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is good.
The MSI GE66 Raider stands out for engineering and design use primarily due to its superior CPU, RAM, and GPU, offering high performance needed for demanding tasks, along with a high-quality screen suitable for detailed work. In contrast, the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360, while still good for engineering and design, has less powerful hardware and a lower resolution screen but gains an edge with its portability and flexible 2-in-1 design that caters to on-the-go use and presentations.
Content Creation
8.4/10
7.8/10
9.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI GE66 Raider is very good for content creation, while the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 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
8.4/10
7.7/10
9.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI GE66 Raider is very good for software development, while the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 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
8.2/10
7.7/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
347.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The MSI GE66 Raider has a better screen than the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, both the MSI GE66 Raider and the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 offer high resolutions and bright displays, making text and images sharp and easy on the eyes. For engineering and design tasks, these laptops provide wide color gamuts ensuring accurate color representation which is crucial for detailed work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates may result in less fluid motion and responsiveness, which can detract from the immersive experience and performance in fast-paced scenarios.
Battery
6.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The MSI GE66 Raider has 6 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has 10 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
15.6in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has very good portability, while the MSI GE66 Raider has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.8/10
The MSI GE66 Raider has very good build quality, while the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$3,199
$1,050
$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 Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 costs $1,050.
"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."
"The Samsung Galaxy Book 3 360 isn’t a laptop that the Korean manufacturer has shouted from the rooftops about, and it seems to have gotten little attention from anywhere. But, it is absolutely a laptop worth paying attention to. Compared to higher-priced devices, like the Dell XPS 13 (2022) and Asus Zenbook S 13 OLED (2023), it manages to offer a similar day-to-day experience despite the price difference. It’s really hard to justify the extra cash unless a boosted display is a requirement of yours."
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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 Samsung
Samsung Electronics is one of the largest technology corporation by revenue. Based in South Korea, they are very well known for their wide range of phones, tablets, TVs and appliances. Their main line of laptops is the Galaxy Book series, launched in 2017. This range includes 2-in-1 convertible devices and standard notebooks, with a focus on portability and value for money.
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