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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

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General Use

7.5
GP66 Leopard
Prestige 16
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.

Gaming and AI

7.8
GP66 Leopard
Prestige 16
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.

Content Creation

7.4
GP66 Leopard
Prestige 16
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.

Software Development

7.2
GP66 Leopard
Prestige 16
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.

Screen Quality

7.5
GP66 Leopard
Prestige 16
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.

Battery

5.0 Hours
GP66 Leopard
Prestige 16
7.5 Hours
The MSI GP66 Leopard has 5 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 16 has 7.5 hours of battery life.

Portability

Fair
GP66 Leopard
Prestige 16
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
GP66 Leopard
Prestige 16
7.4
The MSI GP66 Leopard has very good build quality, while the MSI Prestige 16 has good build quality.

Cost

$1,400
GP66 Leopard
Prestige 16
$1,611
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$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

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Engineering and Design

7.9
GP66 Leopard
Prestige 16
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.

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How the MSI GP66 Leopard and the MSI Prestige 16 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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MSI GP66 LeopardMSI Prestige 16
MSI GP66 LeopardMSI Prestige 16

GENERAL

Price
$1,400
$1,611
Release Date
May 1, 2021January 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
14.1'' x 10.5'' x 0.92''14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.66''
Weight
5.25 lbs4.2 lbs
Width
14.09"14.09"
Depth
10.51"10.18"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i7-11800HIntel i7-13700H
RAM
16 GB32 GB
DDR Memory Version
45
RAM Slots
20
Storage
512 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
5 Hours7.5 Hours
Battery Capacity
65 Wh82 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
15.6"16"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
1920 x 10802560 x 1600
Refresh Rate
144Hz165Hz
Display Brightness
362 nits400 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
8/107.4/10
Portability Score
6.9/107.7/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
YesNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
6.5/107/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
8/107.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
7.5/108.8/10
Webcam
720p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
NoYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
32
USB-C ports
02
USB-C Charging
NoYes
Display Outputs
23
Thunderbolt Version
N/A4

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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."

MSI Prestige 16

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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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