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Updated March 13, 2024·
When choosing between the MSI GE66 Raider and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, consider that the MSI is built for high-end gaming and demanding tasks with its powerful hardware; however, it comes with a higher price and is less portable. The Lenovo, on the other hand, is more affordable, lightweight, and suitable for everyday use, but it won't handle intensive tasks as efficiently. If you need advanced graphics and performance for gaming or creative software, invest in the MSI; if you prioritize cost savings, portability, and typical day-to-day office use, the Lenovo is a better fit. 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 overall build quality
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x
- Excellent portability
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.6
6.6
9.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The MSI GE66 Raider is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is only fair.
The MSI GE66 Raider boasts a high-end GPU and a screen with a fast refresh rate, both crucial for smooth and visually rich gaming and 3D experiences. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, while offering a decent CPU and screen quality, doesn't match up in GPU performance and refresh rate, which makes it less ideal for demanding graphics tasks.
Engineering and Design
9.1
7.9
9.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
9.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI GE66 Raider is excellent for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is good.
The MSI GE66 Raider offers superior processing power, more memory, and a higher-end graphics card, which are crucial for demanding engineering software and complex 3D designs, along with a high-quality screen that benefits detailed visuals. While the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is lightweight and more portable with a decent keyboard, its lower-tier CPU, less RAM, and less powerful GPU make it less suitable for intensive tasks, albeit still capable for less demanding engineering work.
Screen Quality
8.2
8.2
15.6in
SIZE
13.5in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
347.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The MSI GE66 Raider has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x for software development, and content creation.
When considering general use, both the MSI GE66 Raider and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x offer screens with high resolution and brightness, which ensures crisp, clear images and good visibility in various lighting conditions. For engineering and design tasks, the quality of these laptops' screens is bolstered by their ability to represent a wide range of colors accurately, which is critical for detailed and color-sensitive work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, where a high refresh rate is key for smooth motion and responsive gameplay, both laptops fall short, as their screens prioritize resolution and color accuracy over the faster refresh rates favored in gaming displays.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The MSI GE66 Raider has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has 8 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
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.5in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has excellent portability, while the MSI GE66 Raider has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.6
The MSI GE66 Raider has very good build quality, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$3,199
$1,399
$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 Lenovo ThinkBook 13x costs $1,399.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.4
7.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
347.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI GE66 Raider to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is good.
The MSI GE66 Raider, with a powerful CPU and ample RAM, excels in performance for demanding applications and offers a high-quality screen, but at the expense of portability and battery life. Conversely, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x prioritizes portability and longer battery life, making it a more travel-friendly option with sufficient power for general use, though it may fall short for more intensive tasks.
Content Creation
8.4
8.0
9.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI GE66 Raider and Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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
8.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI GE66 Raider to be very good for software development, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI GE66 Raider | Lenovo ThinkBook 13x |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,199 | $1,399 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | January 30, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.5'' x 0.92'' | 11.6'' x 8.1'' x 0.5'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.25 lbs | 2.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 11.6" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.51" | 8.1" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-12900HK | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 74 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 13.5" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2880 x 1920 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 347 nits | 500 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | 9.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.3/10 | 8.4/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 4 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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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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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 Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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