The MSI GP66 Leopard offers high performance for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering due to its powerful GPU and CPU, making it suitable for gaming as well. However, it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, which affects its portability. The Razer Book 13 is more portable thanks to its lighter weight and longer battery life, and its high-resolution touchscreen with 16:10 aspect ratio is excellent for productivity and general use but it lacks the powerful GPU found in the MSI, making it less suitable for gaming or very demanding applications. Choose the MSI if performance is crucial, or the Razer if portability and a better screen are priorities. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the MSI GP66 Leopard
Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the Razer Book 13
Excellent portability
Excellent battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.2/10
8.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI GP66 Leopard is good for gaming and AI, while the Razer Book 13 is only fair.
The MSI GP66 Leopard is better suited for gaming and 3D tasks due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 144 Hz, leading to smoother visuals and superior graphics processing. In contrast, the Razer Book 13, with its integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and a refresh rate of 60 Hz, offers lower graphical performance and less fluid motion, rendering it less optimal for demanding gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.9/10
7.1/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
8.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI GP66 Leopard and Razer Book 13 are both good for engineering and design, though the MSI GP66 Leopard is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Screen Quality
7.5/10
7.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.4in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
362.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
The MSI GP66 Leopard has a better screen than the Razer Book 13 for gaming and AI, while the Razer Book 13 has a better screen for content creation.
The MSI GP66 Leopard and Razer Book 13 both have displays with high resolution and brightness, which makes them suitable for general use, offering crisp and clear images for everyday tasks. For engineering and design work, their screens provide broad color gamuts, ensuring accurate color representation for precision tasks. However, their lower refresh rates limit their potential for gaming and 3D work, where smoother visuals are crucial for an immersive experience.
Battery
5.0 Hours
14.0 Hours
The MSI GP66 Leopard has 5 hours of battery life. The Razer Book 13 has 14 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
13.4in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Book 13 has excellent portability, while the MSI GP66 Leopard has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
The Razer Book 13 and MSI GP66 Leopard are both good for general use.
The MSI GP66 Leopard offers a high-performance CPU and advanced GPU suitable for demanding tasks and is therefore a strong contender for general use, although it has a lower battery life and lower portability due to its larger size and weight. On the other hand, the Razer Book 13, with its efficient CPU and high-resolution touchscreen, is also well-suited for general use due to its considerably better battery life and higher portability, making it a better choice for on-the-go use despite having a less powerful GPU not suitable for intensive gaming or graphics tasks.
Content Creation
7.4/10
7.6/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Book 13 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
7.5/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Razer Book 13 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.
Build Quality
8.0/10
8.5/10
The Razer Book 13 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.
Cost
$1,400
$1,389
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The MSI GP66 Leopard has a price of $1,400 and the Razer Book 13 costs $1,389.
Give feedback
We’re constantly working to improve.
How the MSI GP66 Leopard and the Razer Book 13 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 Razer Book is like an XPS 13, but faster. The Book 13 combines the design philosophy and performance of a Blade Stealth with the 16:10 display of a Dell XPS 13 for an impressive piece of hardware. Office users who want something more stylish than the typical Dell, HP or Lenovo will certainly find themselves drawn to this Razer subnotebook. If your priorities are to have the best-looking and fastest 13-inch laptop in the office over auxiliary features, however, then the Book 13 proudly fulfills that niche."
Get a great deal on the MSI GP66 Leopard or the Razer Book 13
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 Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
This information was produced and vetted by the PerfectRec laptops team. We are a product research and recommendation organization that meticulously reviews and evaluates the latest laptop information and makes it digestible for you.
By the numbers
380
Laptops evaluated
48,640
Laptops stats compiled
13
Proprietary Laptops ratings developed
97,095
Recommendations made
21,038
Consumer hours saved
About the laptop team
Joe Golden, Ph.D
CEO and Laptops Editor
Joe is an entrepreneur and lifelong electronics enthusiast with a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Michigan.
Jason Lew
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Jason is a staff expert and software engineer that has been making laptop recommendations for 7 years and moderates one of the largest laptop subreddits.
Chandradeep Chowdhury
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Chandradeep is a staff expert and software engineer and expert in televisions and monitors. He’s been making monitor recommendations for ten years.
Craig Russell
Laptops Expert
Craig is a UK-based laptops expert. Craig works in IT, where he recommends and supports laptops and PCs for clients and has been recommending laptops on Reddit for five years.