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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI Raider GE66 has a more compact screen size, higher resolution, and a significantly larger battery, making it better suited for tasks requiring portability and a crisper display. Conversely, the MSI Vector GP76 boasts a larger screen with a higher refresh rate, but that comes at the cost of a smaller battery, likely leading to shorter usage time per charge. Both laptops have identical main processors and GPUs, providing similar performance in general use, 3D rendering, and engineering. Given their strengths, the Raider GE66 is more suitable for on-the-go use with better screen quality, while the GP76 is more ideal for enjoying fast motion content and requires less frequent movement. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Raider GE66
- Very good for software development
- Very good overall display quality
- Good battery life
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Vector GP76
- The MSI Vector GP76 has no clear advantages over the MSI Raider GE66.
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.4
7.9
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE66 has a better screen than the MSI Vector GP76 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The MSI Raider GE66 likely offers a high-resolution display with vibrant colors and brightness, making it suitable for tasks like browsing and video streaming, which is why it's very good for general use and engineering, but its lower refresh rate may detract from the smooth visuals crucial in fast-paced gaming. The MSI Vector GP76 probably has adequate resolution and decent brightness, suitable for everyday tasks and technical work that requires accurate color reproduction, yet also falls short for gaming due to a lack of a high refresh rate. Both laptops miss the mark for gaming and 3D applications because a high refresh rate, which is essential for fluid motion and responsiveness, is not their strong suit.
Battery
6.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The MSI Raider GE66 has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Vector GP76 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
17.3in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The MSI Raider GE66 has only fair portability, while the MSI Vector GP76 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,499
$1,760
$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 Vector GP76 costs $1,760.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.3
8.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The MSI Raider GE66 and MSI Vector GP76 are both very good for general use.
The MSI Raider GE66, with a smaller screen and higher resolution, delivers crisp visuals suited for general use, and with a robust CPU and ample RAM, it's quite capable, though it sacrifices a bit of battery life and is lighter for better portability. In contrast, the MSI Vector GP76 also has a powerful CPU and plenty of RAM but trades screen resolution for a larger display and offers a slightly lower portability due to its increased size and weight.
Gaming and AI
8.5
8.4
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE66 and MSI Vector GP76 are both very good for gaming and AI.
The MSI Raider GE66 and MSI Vector GP76 both offer powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics for high-end gaming and 3D applications; however, the Raider GE66 has a higher-resolution screen better suited for detailed visuals, while the Vector GP76 provides a higher screen refresh rate, which is excellent for smoother gameplay. The Raider GE66 also has better battery capacity, contributing to higher overall portability, whereas the Vector GP76's larger screen size could be more immersive but also makes it heavier and less portable.
Engineering and Design
8.9
8.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE66 and MSI Vector GP76 are both very good for engineering and design.
The MSI Raider GE66 and the MSI Vector GP76 stand out for engineering and design due to their powerful CPUs, ample RAM, and high-quality GPUs, which are very important for performance in these fields. The Raider GE66 offers better screen quality with a higher resolution and refresh rate which is essential for detailed design work, whereas the Vector GP76 despite its larger screen and higher refresh rate, offers lower resolution and less color accuracy. Both models have tradeoffs in portability and operate with excellent keyboards, but the Vector GP76 is less portable due to its larger size and weight, additionally, both models come equipped with quality speakers and manage operating noise effectively.
Content Creation
8.3
8.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE66 and MSI Vector GP76 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
7.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Raider GE66 to be very good for software development, while the MSI Vector GP76 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.
Build Quality
8.5
8.0
The MSI Raider GE66 and MSI Vector GP76 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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How the MSI Raider GE66 and the MSI Vector GP76 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Raider GE66 | MSI Vector GP76 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,499 | $1,760 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.5'' x 0.92'' | 15.6'' x 11.2'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.25 lbs | 6.39 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.51" | 11.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 65 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 264 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | 5.9/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
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 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 4 | 3 | |
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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Marvin Gollor | May 2022
"The MSI Vector GP76 12UGS is a gaming laptop on speed. The advantages are clear: The Vector GP76 is a real gamer with its 360 Hz display and super-fast response times. In addition, the Core i7-12700H has double the power of the CPU in its predecessor and another highlight is the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti with a real power consumption of 150 watts. This places the device in the top range of our database. The Vector can also operate rather quietly, offers a full sound range, improved battery runtimes, a key-configurable RGB keyboard, a very stable chassis and good upgrade options. Moreover, the display produces a nice, rich and clear picture."
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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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