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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize higher battery capacity and potentially better thermal management for demanding tasks like gaming or 3D rendering, the MSI Raider GE66 is a solid choice, but it's heavier and bulkier than the Razer Blade 15. The Razer is more portable owing to its lighter weight and slightly smaller dimensions, making it a better option for on-the-go use and general productivity, though it might have a shorter battery life and isn't as well-suited for the most intensive tasks due to the differences in RAM and possibly thermal performance. Both have excellent screens and powerful GPUs for creative tasks, gaming, and professional work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Raider GE66
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 15
- Good portability
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.5
8.0
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
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
7.0/10
The MSI Raider GE66 and Razer Blade 15 are both very good for gaming and AI, though the MSI Raider GE66 is somewhat better.
The MSI Raider GE66 and Razer Blade 15 both feature Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPUs and high-refresh-rate screens at 240Hz, which are very important for gaming and 3D performance, offering smooth visual experiences and rendering. While differing slightly in CPUs, the MSI with an Intel i7-12700H and the Razer with an i7-12800H, both laptops maintain screen quality with IPS panels and a resolution of 2560 x 1440, which are somewhat important for a quality display in gaming and professional work.
Screen Quality
8.4
8.2
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE66 has a better screen than the Razer Blade 15 for software development, and content creation.
The MSI Raider GE66 and Razer Blade 15 both boast displays with high resolution and brightness, alongside panel types that deliver crisp, vivid images, making them excellent for everyday tasks and professional design work where visual clarity and color accuracy are key. Their screens cover a wide range of colors which is essential for engineering and design professionals who require precise color representation for tasks like photo editing, graphic design, or any work where color fidelity is paramount. However, for gaming and 3D applications, where the refresh rate is crucial for smooth motion and responsiveness, these laptops fall short, as their screens do not refresh as quickly as models tailored specifically for high-end gaming.
Portability
Fair
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Blade 15 has good portability, while the MSI Raider GE66 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.3
7.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Raider GE66 to be very good for general use, while the Razer Blade 15 is good.
The MSI Raider GE66 boasts more RAM and a slightly better battery capacity, enhancing its multitasking capabilities and endurance for general use compared to the Razer Blade 15, although they share similar high-quality CPUs and GPUs. However, the Razer Blade 15 offers greater portability due to its lower weight and thinner design, paired with slightly better ratings in speaker and build quality, which may appeal to users prioritizing mobility and durability.
Engineering and Design
8.9
8.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE66 and Razer Blade 15 are both very good for engineering and design.
The MSI Raider GE66 and Razer Blade 15 are both equipped with high-performance CPUs, ample RAM, and powerful GPUs which ensure they can handle the demanding computational tasks common in engineering and design. While both have high-quality screens that deliver detailed visuals necessary for precise work, the Raider GE66 offers a higher RAM which might give it an edge in multitasking; however, the Blade 15 is more portable and has a higher-quality keyboard.
Content Creation
8.3
8.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE66 and Razer Blade 15 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
7.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Raider GE66 to be very good for software development, while the Razer Blade 15 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.
Battery
6.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The MSI Raider GE66 has 6 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 15 has 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.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The MSI Raider GE66 and Razer Blade 15 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
$2,500
$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 Razer Blade 15 costs $2,500.
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How the MSI Raider GE66 and the Razer Blade 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Raider GE66 | Razer Blade 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,499 | $2,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.5'' x 0.92'' | 14'' x 9.3'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.25 lbs | 4.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 13.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.51" | 9.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-12800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 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 | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
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 | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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 | 9/10 | |
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 | No | |
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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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."
Razer Blade 15
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Allen Ngo | March 2022
"The 2022 Blade 15 offers roughly 15 to 25 percent faster graphics performance and 20 percent faster CPU performance over last year's Core i7-11800H and RTX 3080 model. Thankfully, the system doesn't need to run noticeably louder or warmer to achieve faster results, but both power consumption and battery life take a hit. The higher consumption in particular appears to be a trend amongst many 12th gen Core laptops including the Schenker Uniwill Technology GM7AG8P or MSI Vector GP66 when compared to their previous generation counterparts. We're also glad to not see below-average CPU performance which was the case for the 10th gen Core i7-10875H model."
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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.
About Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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