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Updated January 16, 2024·
The MSI Raider GE66 offers high-end performance suitable for intensive tasks like engineering, 3D modeling, and gaming, thanks to a more powerful processor and graphics card, a higher resolution and refresh rate screen, and robust storage and memory. However, it's heavier and bulkier, with a shorter battery life, making it less portable. On the other hand, the MSI Thin GF63 costs less, offers decent performance for general use and some gaming, has a longer battery life and is lighter, thus more portable, but can't match the Raider GE66 in power and screen quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Raider GE66
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- 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
- Good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Thin GF63
- Good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.3
7.4
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The MSI Raider GE66 is very good for general use, while the MSI Thin GF63 is good.
The MSI Raider GE66 has a stronger CPU, more RAM, and a higher-quality screen with better color accuracy and brightness, making it well-suited for demanding tasks and providing a vibrant viewing experience, which is essential for general use. In contrast, the MSI Thin GF63, while lighter for improved portability and sporting a commendable CPU, has less RAM and a screen that doesn't match the Raider GE66 in color accuracy or brightness, but still offers a solid experience for general use at a potentially lower price point.
Gaming and AI
8.5
6.9
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Raider GE66 is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Thin GF63 is only fair.
The MSI Raider GE66 boasts a higher-end Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 240Hz, making it very well-suited for gaming and 3D tasks, while the MSI Thin GF63 features a mid-range Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and a lower screen refresh rate of 144Hz, which still delivers good gaming and 3D performance but with lower fidelity compared to the Raider GE66.
Engineering and Design
8.9
7.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE66 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Thin GF63 is good.
The MSI Raider GE66 stands out for engineering and design due to its superior CPU, double the RAM, and a more powerful GPU compared to the MSI Thin GF63; furthermore, it features a higher resolution and color-accurate screen which is crucial for design work.
Content Creation
8.3
7.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE66 is very good for content creation, while the MSI Thin GF63 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
8.0
7.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Raider GE66 is very good for software development, while the MSI Thin GF63 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
6.8
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE66 has a better screen than the MSI Thin GF63 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When considering the MSI Raider GE66, its excellent panel type and resolution, along with high brightness, make it ideal for everyday tasks and detailed engineering work due to accurate color representation. However, for gaming and 3D applications, its lower refresh rate could lead to less smooth visuals, which is crucial in fast-paced scenarios. Conversely, the MSI Thin GF63 offers adequate resolution and brightness for general activities and engineering purposes, but similar to the Raider GE66, its refresh rate may not satisfy the demands of high-speed gaming and 3D rendering.
Battery
6.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The MSI Raider GE66 has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Thin GF63 has 4.5 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
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The MSI Thin GF63 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
6.5
The MSI Raider GE66 has very good build quality, while the MSI Thin GF63 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,499
$1,150
$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 Thin GF63 costs $1,150.
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How the MSI Raider GE66 and the MSI Thin GF63 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Raider GE66 | MSI Thin GF63 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,499 | $1,150 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.5'' x 0.92'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.85'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.25 lbs | 4.1 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.51" | 9.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-12650H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 4.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 262 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 4 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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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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Charles Jeffries | November 2022
"The MSI GF63 Thin 11SC can be an admirable value for gamers and power users on a minimal budget. For just $599 as reviewed in its base model, its Intel Core i5 H-class processor and Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 graphics perform much better than low-wattage CPUs and integrated graphics. That said, this is a light-class gaming laptop. Low scores in our demanding gaming benchmarks indicate using lower visual-quality settings will be required for playable performance."
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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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