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Updated January 16, 2024·
If you prioritize performance for tasks like gaming or intensive engineering applications, the MSI Raider GE66, with its more powerful graphics and higher RAM, would be suitable, at the expense of being heavier and less portable. However, if portability is key and you still require a laptop with competent power for professional creative tasks, the MSI Stealth 14 Studio is lighter and more compact, but with less graphics performance and half the RAM of the GE66. Both options feature high-quality displays, but the GE66 offers a larger screen and battery, which might be a factor if screen real estate and longer unplugged usage are important. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Raider GE66
- Very good for general use
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Good battery life
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Stealth 14 Studio
- Good portability
- Best in class speakers
Key differences
General Use
8.3
7.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The MSI Raider GE66 is very good for general use, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio is good.
The MSI Raider GE66 is highly suitable for general use with a powerful CPU, ample RAM, and superior screen quality that provides vivid colors and high brightness, though it is less portable and has a shorter battery life. On the other hand, the MSI Stealth 14 Studio offers good performance for general tasks with a solid CPU and sufficient RAM, a quality screen, and better portability due to its lighter weight and smaller size, but its battery life is also moderate and the screen is smaller than the Raider GE66.
Gaming and AI
8.5
7.8
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE66 is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio is good.
The MSI Raider GE66 is very good for gaming and 3D because it has a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a very high 240Hz screen refresh rate, but it is bigger and heavier reducing portability. The MSI Stealth 14 Studio also offers good gaming and 3D performance with the Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a 165Hz refresh rate while being more portable due to its smaller size and lighter weight.
Software Development
8.0
7.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Raider GE66 is very good for software development, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio 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
8.4
7.6
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE66 has a better screen than the MSI Stealth 14 Studio for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The MSI Raider GE66 likely has a display with high resolution and brightness, offering clarity and visibility for everyday tasks, making it very good for general use and detailed engineering work where color accuracy is important. However, for gaming and 3D applications, its lower refresh rate could make fast-paced visuals less smooth, hence the poor quality rating in that context. The MSI Stealth 14 Studio, although providing similarly good color reproduction and resolution for general and engineering tasks, also falls short in providing a high refresh rate crucial for gaming and 3D rendering, resulting in lower screen quality for those uses.
Portability
Fair
Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio has good portability, while the MSI Raider GE66 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.6
The MSI Raider GE66 has very good build quality, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,499
$1,432
$500
$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 Stealth 14 Studio costs $1,432.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
8.9
8.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.1/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE66 and MSI Stealth 14 Studio are both very good for engineering and design.
The MSI Raider GE66 is well-suited for engineering and design due to its powerful CPU (Intel i7-12700H), ample RAM (32GB), high-end GPU (Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti), and high-quality screen, but it's less portable and noisier under load. On the other hand, the MSI Stealth 14 Studio, with a newer CPU (Intel i7-13620H), adequate RAM (16GB), a capable GPU (Nvidia RTX 4060), and a quality screen offers better portability and quieter operation, but with less raw performance for highly demanding tasks.
Content Creation
8.3
7.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Raider GE66 to be very good for content creation, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio 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.
Battery
6.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The MSI Raider GE66 has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth 14 Studio 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.
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How the MSI Raider GE66 and the MSI Stealth 14 Studio compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| MSI Raider GE66 | MSI Stealth 14 Studio |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,499 | $1,432 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.5'' x 0.92'' | 12.4'' x 9.7'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.25 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 12.4" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.51" | 9.69" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-13620H | |
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 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 72 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 4 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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MSI Raider GE66
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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."
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Francisco Lahoz | June 2023
"You'll find a versatility in the MSI Stealth 14 Studio that isn’t matched by many content-creator laptops we've tested of late. The small frame allows you to (potentially) work from anywhere with an outlet and, if noise isn’t a concern, run your most demanding of programs, thanks to some powerful hardware inside. The MSI Stealth 14 Studio is an attractive and powerful option if you want a portable laptop to be the center of your content work setup."
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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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