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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI GP66 Leopard is more affordable, lighter in weight, and offers good performance for everyday use and gaming. It's suited for general purposes, decent in 3D and machine learning tasks, and capable of handling engineering software, though not at top-tier levels. However, it has a shorter battery life and a less impressive display compared to the Titan GT77. On the other hand, the MSI Titan GT77, while more expensive and heavier, boasts a more powerful processor, superior GPU, and more storage and memory, making it ideal for the most demanding tasks, including intensive gaming, 3D rendering, machine learning, and professional-level engineering work. It also features a higher quality display with greater resolution and color accuracy, but this also results in reduced portability due to its size and weight. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI GP66 Leopard
- The MSI GP66 Leopard has no clear advantages over the MSI Titan GT77.
Advantages of the MSI Titan GT77
- Very good for general use
- Best in class for engineering and design
- Best in class for gaming and AI
- Excellent for software development
- Excellent for content creation
- Best in class overall display quality
- Very good speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.5
8.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
362.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.5/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is very good for general use, while the MSI GP66 Leopard is good.
The MSI Titan GT77 outshines the MSI GP66 Leopard for general use due to its superior CPU and ample RAM, which facilitate smoother multitasking and more robust performance. Meanwhile, the Titan GT77's Mini LED screen provides a clearer and more vibrant display, although its added capabilities come at the expense of portability and battery life due to a heavier build and larger screen.
Gaming and AI
7.8
10.0
8.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for gaming and AI, while the MSI GP66 Leopard is good.
The MSI GP66 Leopard, with a RTX 3080, provides considerable power for gaming and 3D applications at a smaller screen size, while the MSI Titan GT77 steps up the performance with a RTX 4080 and a larger, higher-res screen, making it superior for the most demanding tasks and visual experience.
Engineering and Design
7.9
10.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for engineering and design, while the MSI GP66 Leopard is good.
The MSI GP66 Leopard is equipped with notable specifications, including an Intel i7 processor, 16GB of RAM, and an Nvidia RTX 3080 GPU, making it suitable for engineering and design tasks; however, the MSI Titan GT77 surpasses it with a more powerful Intel i9 processor, a substantial 64GB of RAM, and a superior Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU, alongside a larger, higher-quality display, which provides a significant advantage for the most demanding engineering and design applications. While the GP66 Leopard is lighter and thus more portable, the Titan GT77 offers the cutting-edge hardware and screen quality required for advanced work but comes at the cost of reduced portability and higher operating noise.
Content Creation
7.4
9.1
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent 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
9.1
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent 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
9.7
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
362.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
The MSI Titan GT77 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's display offers suitable brightness and resolution which benefits everyday tasks and engineering applications but falls short in gaming due to a lower refresh rate. The MSI Titan GT77 excels in screen resolution, brightness, and color accuracy, making it ideal for general use and professional design work, but like the GP66 Leopard, its refresh rate is not optimized for gaming, which can lessen the experience in fast-paced 3D environments where fluid motion is crucial. Both laptops, therefore, are more tailored toward productivity and creative work rather than gaming despite their powerful internals.
Portability
Fair
Poor
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
7.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The MSI GP66 Leopard has only fair portability, while the MSI Titan GT77 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,400
$5,430
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The MSI GP66 Leopard has a price of $1,400 and the MSI Titan GT77 costs $5,430.
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Key similarities
Battery
5.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The MSI GP66 Leopard has 5 hours of battery life. The MSI Titan GT77 has 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.
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
The MSI Titan GT77 and MSI GP66 Leopard both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the MSI GP66 Leopard and the MSI Titan GT77 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| MSI GP66 Leopard | MSI Titan GT77 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $5,430 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.5'' x 0.92'' | 15.6'' x 13'' x 0.91'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.25 lbs | 7.28 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.51" | 12.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | Intel i9-13980HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 4 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 65 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 362 nits | 602 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 10/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 4 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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MSI GP66 Leopard
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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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Andreas Osthoff | February 2023
"The MSI Titan GT77 HX 13V is the utimate gaming laptop with RTX 4090 & Core i9-13950HX. The new MSI Titan GT77 will most likely only reach a very small group of users due to the high price, but it is still an impressive showcase of what is possible. The high-end gamer combines the best components you can currently get in almost every regard and it is a very good overall package, which does not have to hide behind full-fledged desktop systems."
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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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