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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you need top-notch performance and capacity for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks, and don't mind a heavier and bulkier laptop, the MSI Raider GE66 is very capable and generally less expensive. However, if you prefer a larger screen and a more premium build, with slightly lower portability due to a larger size and heavier weight, but are willing to pay more, the MSI Stealth GS77 could be an excellent choice for your needs. Both have similar battery life, powerful processors, and graphics capabilities, making them suitable for intensive gaming as well. Keep in mind, though, the Stealth GS77 has a slightly lower screen pixel density compared to the Raider GE66, which might affect the sharpness of the display. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Raider GE66
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Stealth GS77
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.5
7.9
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Raider GE66 is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Stealth GS77 is good.
The MSI Raider GE66 and MSI Stealth GS77 are very good for gaming and 3D because they both are equipped with the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU known for high performance in graphic-intensive tasks and have a screen refresh rate of 240Hz which ensures smooth visuals important for fast-paced gaming and fluid 3D rendering.
Screen Quality
8.4
8.3
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE66 and the MSI Stealth GS77 have similar screen quality.
For general use, the MSI Raider GE66 and Stealth GS77 provide vibrant and sharp visuals thanks to their high-resolution displays and bright panels, making them ideal for browsing, streaming, and productivity tasks. In engineering and design, the screens excel with color accuracy and wide color gamuts, ensuring that professionals can trust the display for precise color work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both models fall short due to lower refresh rates, which can result in less fluid motion and slower response times that are less suitable for fast-paced games or VR content.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.3
8.4
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 and MSI Raider GE66 are both very good for general use.
The MSI Raider GE66 and MSI Stealth GS77 are both excellent for general use due to their capable Intel i7 CPUs, ample 32 GB of RAM, high-quality IPS screens with good resolution, and powerful RTX 3070 Ti GPUs. The Raider GE66 is slightly more portable but has less screen size compared to the Stealth GS77, which offers a larger display in a thin form factor; both have similar battery life, good storage capacity, and handle heat well, though consideration regarding the Stealth's higher weight and slightly better keyboard and speaker quality may influence a user's preference.
Engineering and Design
8.9
8.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE66 and MSI Stealth GS77 are both very good for engineering and design.
The MSI Raider GE66 and MSI Stealth GS77 are both well-suited for engineering and design because they have the same high-end CPU, substantial RAM, and powerful GPU, which are crucial for tasks like 3D modeling and simulations. The Raider GE66 offers slightly better screen pixel density for sharper images, while the Stealth GS77 provides a larger screen for more workspace but is heavier, which impacts portability.
Content Creation
8.3
8.3
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth GS77 and MSI Raider GE66 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
8.1
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 and MSI Raider GE66 are both very 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.
Battery
6.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The MSI Raider GE66 has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth GS77 has 6 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 GS77 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
8.0
The MSI Raider GE66 and MSI Stealth GS77 both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,499
$2,499
$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 GS77 costs $2,499.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Raider GE66 | MSI Stealth GS77 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,499 | $2,499 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
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 i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 32 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 | 6 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 | 305 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 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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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."
MSI Stealth GS77
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Allen Ngo | April 2022
"The MSI Stealth GS77 is better than the GS76... mostly. The GS77 is a few steps forward and a few steps back from the GS76. Improvements are numerous including the stronger and more rigid skeleton, higher resolution webcam, larger clickpad, easier serviceability, relatively similar battery runtimes, newer display options, and higher performance at about the same TDP and TGP levels as before. CPU performance is better than expected even when compared to other laptops with Core i7 or Core i9 processors. The newer model feels more substantial than the outgoing one for higher quality impressions as well."
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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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