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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI Raider GE66 offers a very high refresh rate and is less expensive, making it suitable for intensive gaming and providing smooth visuals. However, it has shorter battery life and is less portable. The Razer Blade 17, while more expensive, features a more powerful main processor and a higher resolution display, which is great for creative professionals and those who prioritize screen quality. It is also slightly lighter than the MSI, though both are on the heavier side. If budget is a concern and you focus on gaming, the MSI might suit you better, whereas if performance and screen quality take priority, the Razer Blade 17 is a compelling choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Raider GE66
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 17
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Excellent speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.4
8.6
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE66 has a better screen than the Razer Blade 17 for gaming and AI, while the Razer Blade 17 has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the MSI Raider GE66 and Razer Blade 17 provide crisp images and bright displays due to their high resolution and panel types, ensuring comfortable viewing for everyday tasks such as browsing and video streaming. When it comes to engineering and design, these laptops offer wide color gamuts, allowing designers to see accurate colors and subtle shades, which is crucial for their work. However, both laptops are less suited for 3D gaming due to their lower refresh rates, which can make fast-paced games appear less smooth compared to screens with higher refresh rates.
Cost
$2,499
$4,300
$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 17 costs $4,300.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.3
8.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Razer Blade 17 and MSI Raider GE66 are both very good for general use.
The MSI Raider GE66 offering a robust CPU and ample RAM ensures smooth performance for general tasks, a high-quality IPS screen for sharp visuals, and reasonable portability given its weight, but it has a moderate battery life. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 17 steps up with an even more powerful CPU, a superior quality screen with higher resolution, but the increased screen size affects both portability and battery life compared to the MSI.
Gaming and AI
8.5
8.6
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 17 and MSI Raider GE66 are both very good for gaming and AI.
The MSI Raider GE66, with its Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 240Hz, offers smooth visuals for gaming and 3D applications, though Razer Blade 17 trumps it in GPU power with a superior Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti and has a higher resolution display for more detailed images despite a lower refresh rate of 144Hz. Additionally, the Razer's CPU is a bit more advanced, and its screen quality is boosted by a stronger contrast ratio, making it excellent for gaming and 3D tasks where visual fidelity is a priority.
Engineering and Design
8.9
9.1
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 17 to be excellent for engineering and design, while the MSI Raider GE66 is very good.
The MSI Raider GE66 is equipped with a potent i7 processor, a high-end RTX 3070 Ti GPU, and a quality IPS screen, making it very suitable for engineering and design tasks, while the Razer Blade 17 edges ahead with a superior i9 processor and an even more powerful RTX 3080 Ti GPU, along with a 4K IPS display that provides exceptional screen quality for detailed work. The Razer Blade's focus on top-tier performance and screen resolution comes with less portability due to its larger size and slightly heavier build, while the MSI Raider balances power with a bit more travel-friendliness.
Content Creation
8.3
8.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 17 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
8.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 17 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
5.5 Hours
The MSI Raider GE66 has 6 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 17 has 5.5 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
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
6.0 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Raider GE66 and Razer Blade 17 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The MSI Raider GE66 and Razer Blade 17 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 Razer Blade 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Raider GE66 | Razer Blade 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,499 | $4,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.5'' x 0.92'' | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.25 lbs | 6.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 15.55" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.51" | 10.24" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i9-12900H | |
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 | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 82 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 486 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9.1/10 | |
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 17
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Sascha Mölck | July 2022
"Our test configuration of the Blade 17 targets gamers and creative professionals. A Core i9-12900H processor, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (175 watts TGP after the BIOS update, 16 GB of VRAM), and 32 GB of working memory equip the laptop for video processing, rending, and 4k gaming at the highest level. In addition, a fast PCIe-4 SSD (1 TB) ensures short load and storage times. With the Blade 17 (Early 2022), Razer delivers a successful and powerful work device for creative professionals. But this also has its price."
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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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