The MSI GP66 Leopard offers superior performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming thanks to its high-end graphics card, but is less portable and has shorter battery life. Conversely, the MSI Prestige 15, while not as powerful for high-intensity tasks, is more portable due to its lighter weight and longer battery life, making it a better choice for general use and productivity on the go. Both laptops have the same amount of storage and memory, so your decision should be based on the balance between performance needs and mobility. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI GP66 Leopard
Good for gaming and AI
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 15
Good portability
Good battery life
Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.3/10
8.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI GP66 Leopard is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 15 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
7.9/10
7.2/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
8.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI GP66 Leopard and MSI Prestige 15 are both good for engineering and design, though the MSI GP66 Leopard is somewhat better.
The MSI GP66 Leopard's stronger Intel i7 CPU and higher-end Nvidia RTX 3080 GPU make it more capable for demanding engineering and design work compared to the MSI Prestige 15, which has a lower-tier Intel i5 CPU and Nvidia GTX 1650 Max-Q GPU, making it suitable for less intensive tasks.
Screen Quality
7.5/10
6.8/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
362.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
298.0 nits
The MSI GP66 Leopard has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 15 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
Both the MSI GP66 Leopard and Prestige 15 offer high resolution and bright displays, making them suitable for everyday tasks with clear and vivid visuals. Their screens also cover a wide range of colors, which is crucial for precision in engineering and design work where color accuracy is key. However, for gaming and 3D applications, these laptops fall short due to their lower refresh rates, which can lead to less fluid motion on-screen.
Battery
5.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The MSI GP66 Leopard has 5 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 15 has 7.5 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
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 15 has good portability, while the MSI GP66 Leopard has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.0/10
7.4/10
The MSI GP66 Leopard has very good build quality, while the MSI Prestige 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,400
$1,044
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The MSI GP66 Leopard has a price of $1,400 and the MSI Prestige 15 costs $1,044.
The MSI Prestige 15 and MSI GP66 Leopard are both good for general use.
The MSI GP66 Leopard offers strong performance with its higher-end CPU and graphics card, beneficial for gaming and demanding tasks, but it is heavier and has shorter battery life, making it less portable than the MSI Prestige 15, which is lightweight with a longer battery life, better suited for on-the-go use while still providing solid performance for general computing needs.
Content Creation
7.4/10
7.5/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Prestige 15 and MSI GP66 Leopard are both 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
7.2/10
7.2/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 15 and MSI GP66 Leopard are both 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.
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How the MSI GP66 Leopard and the MSI Prestige 15 compare to other laptops
"The MSI GP66 Leopard is a good budget high-performance gamer. The MSI also does a lot right outside of the pure performance despite it's low price. For example, the adaptive cooling system really surprised us positively, even in Extreme Performance Mode. And the display is not a budget panel either, but at least outshines the competition in terms of brightness. Of course, you also have to accept a few compromises in this price category. These include the Leopard's poor battery runtimes and the less than optimal build quality, which is also noticeable in the more complicated maintenance."
"The MSI Prestige 15 offers a dazzling 4K image quality, and solid performance. The MSI Prestige 15 appears to consistently implement the guiding principle of throttling the solid and efficient hardware to such an extent that content creation succeeds perfectly. Performance-hungry tasks, on the other hand, are slowed down a little by the reduced power consumption. Conversely, this means that the case remains relatively cool and the dual fan subdued. The battery life also benefits somewhat. So the losses aren't really dramatic because full performance is still available for short bursts."
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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.
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