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Updated March 21, 2024·
For pure performance in tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming, the MSI Titan 18 HX offers a boost but comes at a higher price and is less portable due to its size and weight. The MSI Raider GE66 is more budget-friendly and offers good performance for general use and gaming, with better portability and longer battery life, making it suitable for those who move around often and don't need the utmost processing power for specialized tasks. Choose the Titan if top-tier performance is non-negotiable, or the Raider for a balanced mix of performance, portability, and value. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Raider GE66
- Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Titan 18 HX
- Best in class for engineering and design
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Excellent for content creation
- Excellent overall display quality
- Excellent speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.5
9.4
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX is excellent for gaming and AI, while the MSI Raider GE66 is very good.
The MSI Raider GE66, with its high-quality GPU and fast screen refresh rate, provides a smooth gaming experience that's further enhanced by a capable CPU and good screen quality. Meanwhile, the MSI Titan 18 HX steps up with an even more powerful GPU and similar refresh rate, ensuring top-tier performance for the most demanding games and 3D applications, while its CPU and screen maintain a high standard.
Engineering and Design
8.9
9.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
128.0 GB
The MSI Titan 18 HX is best in class for engineering and design, while the MSI Raider GE66 is very good.
The MSI Titan 18 HX typically packs top-of-the-line CPU, ample RAM, and a superior GPU, which are crucial for demanding engineering tasks and design software, plus it likely has a high-quality screen for detailed visuals. The MSI Raider GE66, while also powerful, balances performance with more portability and may have slightly lower specs in CPU, RAM, and GPU, making it a solid choice for engineering but with easier mobility than the Titan.
Content Creation
8.3
9.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
32.0 GB
RAM
128.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The MSI Titan 18 HX is excellent for content creation, while the MSI Raider GE66 is very 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
8.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
128.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX and MSI Raider GE66 are both very good for software development, though the MSI Titan 18 HX 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
9.2
15.6in
SIZE
18.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
401.0 nits
The MSI Titan 18 HX has a better screen than the MSI Raider GE66 for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The MSI Raider GE66, while offering excellent visuals and brightness for everyday tasks and detailed work such as engineering and design due to its high-resolution display, falls short for gaming and 3D due to a lower refresh rate, which is crucial for smooth motion. In contrast, the MSI Titan 18 HX provides top-tier clarity and color accuracy for both general usage and professional design tasks with its superior panel, making it ideal for those who prioritize a wide color gamut and sharpness. However, its gaming and 3D performance suffers because, like the Raider GE66, it lacks a high refresh rate, resulting in less fluid motion in fast-paced environments.
Battery
6.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The MSI Raider GE66 has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Titan 18 HX has 4 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
Poor
15.6in
SIZE
18.0in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
7.9 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.2in
The MSI Raider GE66 has only fair portability, while the MSI Titan 18 HX has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,499
$4,949
$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 Titan 18 HX costs $4,949.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.3
8.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
401.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.0/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX and MSI Raider GE66 are both very good for general use.
The MSI Raider GE66 offers a balance of powerful CPU and ample RAM for smooth multitasking, a high-quality screen for clear visuals, and it is easier to carry around, making it well-suited for everyday tasks on the go, although with moderate battery life. In contrast, the MSI Titan 18 HX, while also equipped with a robust CPU and plenty of RAM, plus an exceptional screen, sacrifices portability and battery life for top-tier performance, making it more appropriate for stationary use where it can excel in demanding applications.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The MSI Raider GE66 and MSI Titan 18 HX both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Spec Comparison
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| MSI Raider GE66 | MSI Titan 18 HX |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,499 | $4,949 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | February 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.5'' x 0.92'' | 15.9'' x 12.1'' x 1.26'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.25 lbs | 7.93 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 15.9" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.51" | 12.08" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i9-14900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 128 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 4 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 4096 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 18" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 401 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | 5.1/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 10/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9.1/10 | |
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 | 3 | |
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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Allen Ngo | January 2024
"With no new Nvidia GPU this year for laptops, MSI had to refresh everything surrounding the graphics card to make up for it. Users are getting a new 18-inch chassis design, new 14th gen Intel HX CPU, new AC adapter, larger keys, and a new 120 Hz HDR1000 mini-LED 4K display to accompany the high price tag. Most of these changes are a step up from last year's GT77, but users are ultimately getting the same gaming performance out of both models."
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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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