A comparison of specs, key information, reviews, and best pricing from top retailers
Last updated -- hours ago | Report incorrect information
Company ProductName Specs
Company ProductName Specs
What we think
The PerfectRec laptop team Learn more
Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI Raider GE66 offers a better balance for general use, 3D/machine learning, and engineering tasks due to its combination of powerful processor, high-quality display, and ample RAM for multitasking and demanding applications. While not the lightest, it's moderately portable for its performance class and has a solid build with good heat management, ideal if you need to move around yet desire strong performance. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE77Hx provides a slightly larger screen and a more powerful CPU but comes with less RAM, which could be a limiting factor for RAM-intensive tasks. This model is heavier and slightly less portable but equally suited for gaming purposes. 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 Raider GE66
- Very good for software development
- Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE77Hx
- The MSI Raider GE77Hx has no clear advantages over the MSI Raider GE66.
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.4
8.4
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE66 has a better screen than the MSI Raider GE77Hx for software development.
For general use, having a sharp image and good visibility is key, so the high resolution and brightness of both the MSI Raider GE66 and GE77Hx's screens stand out, making text, images, and videos clear and vibrant. In engineering and design tasks, accurate color reproduction is essential, and as both laptops offer screens with wide color gamuts, they will display precise shades and hues needed by professionals for their work. However, gaming and 3D applications benefit most from fluid motion and fast refresh rates, areas where these laptops may fall short, potentially leading to less smooth visuals in fast-paced scenarios.
Portability
Fair
Poor
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The MSI Raider GE66 has only fair portability, while the MSI Raider GE77Hx has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,499
$1,999
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The MSI Raider GE66 has a price of $2,499 and the MSI Raider GE77Hx costs $1,999.
Let Us Help Find Your Perfect Laptop
Find your new laptop
Key similarities
General Use
8.3
8.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The MSI Raider GE66 and MSI Raider GE77Hx are both very good for general use.
The MSI Raider GE66 boasts a high-quality display, plenty of RAM, and a competent CPU, making it suitable for a variety of tasks, yet it is more portable and has slightly better battery life than the GE77Hx, which means it sacrifices some screen size. Meanwhile, the MSI Raider GE77Hx offers similar CPU and GPU capabilities, along with a larger screen, which enhances the user experience for tasks requiring more visual real estate, at the expense of reduced portability and slightly shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
8.5
8.7
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx and MSI Raider GE66 are both very good for gaming and AI.
The MSI Raider GE66 and MSI Raider GE77Hx are both highly suitable for gaming and 3D tasks because they are equipped with the same high-end Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and offer a rapid screen refresh rate; these key aspects provide the graphical power and smooth visuals critical for immersive gameplay and complex 3D rendering. While both have comparable processing capability and high-quality displays, the GE66 is slightly more portable due to its smaller screen size and lower weight compared to the GE77Hx, which offers a larger display.
Engineering and Design
8.9
8.8
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE66 and MSI Raider GE77Hx are both very good for engineering and design.
The MSI Raider GE66 offers robust performance in engineering and design due to its high-quality CPU, ample RAM, powerful GPU, and good screen quality, making it suitable for demanding applications; however, its portability is only fair. In contrast, the MSI Raider GE77Hx, while providing similar CPU and GPU advantages, features a larger screen that enhances visual workspaces for detailed engineering tasks, but its portability is rated poorer due to increased size and weight.
Content Creation
8.3
8.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE66 and MSI Raider GE77Hx are both very 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
8.0
7.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Raider GE66 to be very good for software development, while the MSI Raider GE77Hx 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.
Battery
6.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The MSI Raider GE66 has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE77Hx 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
8.5
8.5
The MSI Raider GE66 and MSI Raider GE77Hx both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Give feedback
We’re constantly working to improve.
How the MSI Raider GE66 and the MSI Raider GE77Hx compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Raider GE66 | MSI Raider GE77Hx |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,499 | $1,999 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.5'' x 0.92'' | 15.6'' x 11.2'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.25 lbs | 6.39 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.51" | 11.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-12800HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.3/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
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 | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 4 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
Shopping
MSI Raider GE66
See more
Dig into reviews and images
NotebookCheck
Patrick Schüdzig | June 2022
"The MSI Raider GE66 12UHS notebook passes with flying colors. The GE66 is a high-end notebook with strong performance. The keyboard and trackpad are still very good and score well with precise inputs as well as high build quality. Thanks to a new liquid metal cooling solution, the Intel Core i9 12900HK brings a performance increase of around 50 percent over the predecessor's Intel Core i9 10980HK. The installed graphics card in our device delivers up to 30 percent higher frame rates than the RTX 2070 Super in the MSI GE66 10SFS."
MSI Raider GE77Hx
See more
Dig into reviews and images
NotebookCheck
Sascha Mölck | July 2022
"The MSI Raider GE77 offers a lot of power for a lot of money. The main components consist of a Core i9-12900HX CPU, a GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (175 watts TGP, 16 GB VRAM), and 64 GB of RAM, which makes for a high overall performance level. The GeForce GPU in particular scores some of the highest scores we have seen from this chip. Both the CPU and the GPU are able to run at continuously high clock speeds. The relatively high heat and noise emissions match our expectations for this device class. With approximately 5.5 to 6.5 hours, the battery life is good for a powerful 4K laptop."
Get a great deal on the MSI Raider GE66 or the MSI Raider GE77Hx
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.
Give feedback
We're constantly perfecting our model
Laptop guides you might be interested in
More comparisons for you
Compare MSI Raider GE66 vs. ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17
VS
Compare MSI Raider GE66 vs. MSI Stealth GS77
VS
Compare MSI Raider GE66 vs. Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023)
VS
Compare MSI Raider GE77Hx vs. Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023)
VS
Compare MSI Raider GE77Hx vs. HP Omen Transcend 14
VS
Compare MSI Raider GE77Hx vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
VS
FAQs
FAQs about laptops
Why trust us
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
124,095
Recommendations made
26,888
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.
Featured in
