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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI Prestige 16, with its lower price, greater storage, and more RAM, is excellent for general usage and multitasking, offering a slight edge in performance for engineering tasks. It is well-suited for productivity with a higher resolution and a wider color gamut, advantageous for creative work. However, its battery life is shorter, and it lacks dedicated graphics, making it less ideal for intensive gaming or 3D rendering compared to the MSI Stealth GS66. The MSI Stealth GS66, on the other hand, comes at a premium price but includes a high-end graphics card, making it a powerful choice for gaming, 3D modeling, and machine learning applications. It has a higher refresh rate screen which is beneficial for fast-motion scenarios. However, you'll compromise on storage and RAM for the price, and it has a heavier build that is less portable. It's very capable for general use, but for tasks that demand top-tier GPU performance, the Stealth GS66 stands out despite its higher cost and lower battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Prestige 16
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Stealth GS66
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.4
7.7
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
7.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 16 is very good for general use, while the MSI Stealth GS66 is good.
The MSI Prestige 16 with its higher RAM and superior screen quality—featuring a higher resolution and wider color coverage—is more aligned with very demanding general-use tasks and content creation, also offering a larger storage and a slightly longer battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.7
7.8
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS66 is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 16 is only fair.
The MSI Prestige 16, equipped with an Intel Iris Xe GPU and a 165Hz screen refresh rate, is suitable for gaming and 3D work that benefits from a fast refresh rate and strong CPU, while the MSI Stealth GS66 stands out for gaming and 3D with its higher-end Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and even faster 360Hz screen refresh rate, although it has a lower-resolution screen and less powerful onboard graphics.
Content Creation
8.3
7.7
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Prestige 16 is very good for content creation, while the MSI Stealth GS66 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
8.1
7.5
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The MSI Prestige 16 is very good for software development, while the MSI Stealth GS66 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
8.3
8.1
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 16 has a better screen than the MSI Stealth GS66 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the MSI Stealth GS66 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The MSI Prestige 16 likely offers high resolution and brightness along with a superior panel type, providing vivid and clear visuals that make it excellent for daily tasks and engineering applications where precision and color accuracy are key. However, its screen might not have the high refresh rates desired for gaming and 3D rendering, which can result in less fluid motion and responsiveness during gameplay or in visually intensive tasks. Conversely, while the MSI Stealth GS66 also offers suitable resolution and panel quality for everyday work and design-oriented tasks, its refresh rates may fall short for gaming enthusiasts looking for the smoothest experience.
Battery
7.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The MSI Prestige 16 has 7.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth GS66 has 5.5 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
7.4
8.0
The MSI Stealth GS66 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
$1,611
$1,799
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The MSI Prestige 16 has a price of $1,611 and the MSI Stealth GS66 costs $1,799.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.2
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 16 and MSI Stealth GS66 are both very good for engineering and design.
The MSI Prestige 16 stands out for engineering and design use with its higher RAM capacity, superior integrated GPU, and excellent screen quality featuring a higher resolution and full coverage of color spaces, making it suitable for detailed and color-critical work.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 16 and MSI Stealth GS66 both have good portability.
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How the MSI Prestige 16 and the MSI Stealth GS66 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Prestige 16 | MSI Stealth GS66 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,611 | $1,799 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.66'' | 14.2'' x 9.7'' x 0.71'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.2 lbs | 4.63 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 14.17" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.18" | 9.65" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7.5 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 82 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 400 nits | 280 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 4 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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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."
MSI Stealth GS66
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Florian Glaser | February 2022
"The MSI Stealth GS66 is powerful enough for QHD. The Core i7-12700H and the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti found in the 12UGS model that we tested run all modern games smoothly in the native QHD resolution. The 15-inch display is very fast with its 240 Hz refresh rate, and it also offers a great color space (almost 100% DCI-P3) on top of that, which should please gamers as well as content creators, although we would have still wished for a higher brightness. Case, input devices, and connectivity (Thunderbolt 4) are at a good level. However, among other things, the GS66 loses points due to the high temperature development in 3D mode and its poor webcam."
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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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