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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI Raider GE66 offers solid performance for day-to-day tasks and gaming at a lower price, with great screen color accuracy and high refresh rates suitable for fast-paced games. However, it's heavier and less portable than the MSI Stealth 17, which has a more powerful processor and graphics card, providing top-notch performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and intensive engineering applications. The Stealth 17 also has a larger screen, more storage, and more RAM, which is beneficial for heavy multitasking and demanding programs, but it comes with a higher price tag. The Raider has a full set of ports but the Stealth provides additional RAM and storage expandability. If portability and the highest specs are priorities, and cost is not an issue, the Stealth 17 is the preferred choice, while the Raider GE66 is better for those looking for a balance between performance and budget. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Raider GE66
- Very good overall build quality
- Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Stealth 17
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Best in class speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.5
9.1
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
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
8.0/10
The MSI Stealth 17 is excellent for gaming and AI, while the MSI Raider GE66 is very good.
The MSI Raider GE66, with a strong Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a high 240Hz screen refresh rate, delivers very good gaming and 3D experiences. On the other hand, the MSI Stealth 17 outperforms with a superior Nvidia RTX 4090 GPU and the same refresh rate but also offers a somewhat better CPU and a screen with higher brightness and color accuracy, making it excellent for gaming and 3D applications.
Content Creation
8.3
8.8
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
32.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth 17 and MSI Raider GE66 are both very good for content creation, though the MSI Stealth 17 is somewhat better.
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
8.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Stealth 17 and MSI Raider GE66 are both very good for software development, though the MSI Stealth 17 is somewhat better.
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
8.6
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
The MSI Stealth 17 has a better screen than the MSI Raider GE66 for gaming and AI, content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the MSI Raider GE66 and MSI Stealth 17 have displays with high resolution and brightness, offering clear, vibrant visuals suitable for everyday tasks such as web browsing, document editing, and media consumption. When it comes to engineering and design, these laptops excel with wide color gamuts, ensuring accurate color reproduction for tasks like photo editing, graphic design, and CAD work. However, for gaming and 3D applications where the refresh rate is crucial, both laptops fall short, as their screens do not refresh as quickly, which can lead to less fluid motion and a less immersive experience in fast-paced games and 3D simulations.
Build Quality
8.5
7.8
The MSI Raider GE66 has very good build quality, while the MSI Stealth 17 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,499
$3,899
$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 17 costs $3,899.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.3
8.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The MSI Stealth 17 and MSI Raider GE66 are both very good for general use.
Both the MSI Raider GE66 and MSI Stealth 17 offer exceptional CPU and RAM configurations suitable for various tasks, with high-quality IPS screens that provide clear and vibrant display, enhancing the user experience for general use. The Raider GE66 is slightly more portable due to its smaller size and weight, but the Stealth 17, with its more powerful processor, larger screen, and higher quality speakers, may be preferable for users looking for high performance and better multimedia capabilities, albeit with a slight compromise on portability and battery life.
Engineering and Design
8.9
9.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
32.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Stealth 17 to be excellent for engineering and design, while the MSI Raider GE66 is very good.
The MSI Stealth 17 stands out with its more powerful Intel i9 processor and superior Nvidia RTX 4090 graphics, coupled with double the RAM and storage space of the MSI Raider GE66, which features an Intel i7 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics. While both have high-quality screens, the Stealth 17's slightly larger display and greater color contrast make it better for detail-oriented engineering and design tasks, albeit at the expense of higher weight and potentially more portability constraints.
Battery
6.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The MSI Raider GE66 has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth 17 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.
Portability
Fair
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Raider GE66 and MSI Stealth 17 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Raider GE66 | MSI Stealth 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,499 | $3,899 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.5'' x 0.92'' | 15.7'' x 11.2'' x 0.79'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.25 lbs | 6.17 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 15.65" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.51" | 11.16" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i9-13900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 2048 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 | 384 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
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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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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Mario Petzold | April 2023
"The MSI Stealth 17 Studio is a laptop with a quiet RTX 4080 for almost every occasion. The MSI Stealth 17 Studio is equally capable of high-level media processing and playing current games. It remains pleasantly quiet, even if a few percentage points of power have had to be sacrificed in the process. But, it is not quite perfect: To some extent, the Stealth 17 is well thought out. It packs tons of graphics power and high-end components in a slim case. The laptop's cooling system can be set such that, noise-wise, it doesn't even reach low volume. However, small flaws cloud otherwise exceptionally positive impressions."
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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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