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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI GP66 Leopard is more suited if you prioritize gaming or graphically intensive tasks due to its higher-end graphics card. The tradeoff is that it's heavier and has a shorter battery life compared to the MSI Prestige 16. The Prestige 16, on the other hand, offers a higher resolution and brighter display, more storage, and more RAM, which can be beneficial for multitasking and professional work. Additionally, it's lighter and has a longer battery life, making it more suitable for portability and general use or business applications, but it's not optimized for high-end gaming or 3D work due to its integrated graphics. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI GP66 Leopard
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 16
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good portability
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.5
8.4
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
362.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The MSI Prestige 16 is very good for general use, while the MSI GP66 Leopard is good.
The MSI GP66 Leopard offers solid performance and portability, making it good for general use, whereas the MSI Prestige 16's very good general use rating comes from its higher quality screen, longer battery life, and additional portability despite similar performance capabilities.
Gaming and AI
7.8
6.7
8.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
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 16 is only fair.
The MSI GP66 Leopard stands out for gaming and 3D applications with its Nvidia RTX 3080 GPU and a high screen refresh rate, important for smooth gameplay, whereas the MSI Prestige 16, despite having a lower-performing Iris Xe GPU, offers a higher resolution for better screen quality and a marginally higher refresh rate, which is still suitable for gaming and supports a more vibrant display for creative work. While the Leopard may deliver a more fluid experience in graphics-intensive games with its better GPU, the Prestige 16 provides a balance between decent gaming capabilities and crisp image quality for productivity tasks.
Content Creation
7.4
8.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Prestige 16 is very good for content creation, while the MSI GP66 Leopard 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
7.2
8.1
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 16 is very good for software development, while the MSI GP66 Leopard 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
7.5
8.3
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
362.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 16 has a better screen than the MSI GP66 Leopard for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The MSI GP66 Leopard offers a high resolution and brightness level making it well-suited for general use, but its lack of extensive color gamut coverage means it's not the ideal choice for engineering and design professionals needing precise color accuracy. Conversely, the MSI Prestige 16 shines in both general use and professional design work due to its superior screen resolution, brightness, and color gamut, allowing for vibrant and accurate visuals. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D work because they lack the high refresh rates required for smooth and responsive visuals in fast-paced environments.
Battery
5.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The MSI GP66 Leopard has 5 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 16 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
16.0in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
4.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Prestige 16 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
7.4
The MSI GP66 Leopard has very good build quality, while the MSI Prestige 16 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,400
$1,611
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The MSI GP66 Leopard has a price of $1,400 and the MSI Prestige 16 costs $1,611.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
7.9
8.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 16 to be very good for engineering and design, while the MSI GP66 Leopard is good.
The MSI Prestige 16 offers a higher-quality CPU and GPU, more RAM, and superior screen resolution than the MSI GP66 Leopard, which makes it more suited for demanding engineering and design tasks. However, the GP66 Leopard, while slightly less powerful, may appeal to those prioritizing a balance between performance and portability, also providing a comfortable keyboard and quieter operation for everyday use.
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How the MSI GP66 Leopard and the MSI Prestige 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI GP66 Leopard | MSI Prestige 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $1,611 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | January 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.5'' x 0.92'' | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.25 lbs | 4.2 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.51" | 10.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | Intel i7-13700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 7.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 65 Wh | 82 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 362 nits | 400 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Christian Hintze | December 2021
"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."
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Paul Antill | June 2023
"The MSI Prestige 16 Evo: 2023's best value 16” thin & light laptop with i7-13700H. One of the top choices for professionals and students seeking a high-performance, portable computing solution in 2023. While the MSI Prestige 16 Evo A13M may not boast the most striking design compared to some other 16" options, its relatively "safe" styling lends itself well to professional and educational environments. Significantly, it doesn't compromise on essential features like port selection or cooling performance, ensuring seamless connectivity and efficient thermal management. The 16 Evo A13M offers an excellent combination of performance, portability, and functionality, making it a compelling choice for professionals and students alike."
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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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