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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI Raider GE66 comes at a lower price and offers considerable performance for everyday tasks, gaming, and engineering applications with a robust battery life and portability. It sports a high-quality display and a well-rated keyboard. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 18, while more costly, includes a more powerful processor and graphics unit, leading to higher performance, particularly for gaming and demanding engineering or 3D/machine learning tasks. It also features an impressive display with a larger screen size and higher brightness but has a shorter battery life and is less portable due to its larger size and weight. Both laptops offer ample storage and memory, similar build quality, and effective heat management, but choices between them largely depend on your budget and the balance you wish to strike between portability and top-tier performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Raider GE66
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 18
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Best in class speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.4
8.9
15.6in
SIZE
18.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
The Razer Blade 18 has a better screen than the MSI Raider GE66 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The MSI Raider GE66 and Razer Blade 18 offer high-resolution displays with bright panels, making them excellent for everyday tasks where clarity and visibility are key. For engineering and design, their screens cover a wide color range, essential for precise color work and detailed graphical tasks. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fast-moving visuals are common, the lower refresh rates on these laptops may not provide as smooth an experience as models with higher refresh rates.
Battery
6.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The MSI Raider GE66 has 6 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 18 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
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
18.0in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
6.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The MSI Raider GE66 and Razer Blade 18 both have only fair portability, though the MSI Raider GE66 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,499
$10
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The MSI Raider GE66 has a price of $2,499 and the Razer Blade 18 costs $10.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.3
8.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.1/10
The Razer Blade 18 and MSI Raider GE66 are both very good for general use.
The MSI Raider GE66 offers good performance for general use with a strong CPU, ample RAM, and a high-quality screen, but its portability is compromised by its weight and moderate battery life. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 18 boasts a more powerful CPU and superior screen quality with a higher brightness, although it comes at the cost of reduced battery life and even greater weight, impacting its portability.
Gaming and AI
8.5
8.9
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 18 and MSI Raider GE66 are both very good for gaming and AI.
The Razer Blade 18 offers a leading-edge gaming and 3D experience with its more advanced GPU and a higher-quality screen boasting superior brightness and color accuracy, while the MSI Raider GE66, featuring a potent GPU and an impressive screen refresh rate, provides excellent performance as well, ensuring both laptops are well-suited for intensive gaming and 3D applications. The Razer's slight edge in GPU makes it exceptional for the most demanding visual tasks, but the MSI's screen offers a high refresh rate that gamers also find highly desirable.
Engineering and Design
8.9
9.3
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 18 to be excellent for engineering and design, while the MSI Raider GE66 is very good.
The MSI Raider GE66, with its efficient Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics, offers solid performance for engineering and design, though the Razer Blade 18 stands out with an even more robust Intel i9 processor and Nvidia RTX 4070 graphics making it excellent for demanding applications. Additionally, while both have high-quality IPS displays with similar resolutions, the Razer Blade 18's screen is larger with a higher pixel density, contributing to its superior screen quality for detailed work.
Content Creation
8.3
8.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 18 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
9.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 18 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.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The MSI Raider GE66 and Razer Blade 18 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 18 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Raider GE66 | Razer Blade 18 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,499 | $10 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.5'' x 0.92'' | 15.7'' x 10.8'' x 0.86'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.25 lbs | 6.68 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.51" | 10.8" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i9-13950HX | |
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 | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 91.7 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 18" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 524 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1440p | |
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 18
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Matthew Buzzi | March 2023
"Razer made a powerful laptop in the Blade 18, showing off a beautiful and fast display and the same high-quality build we’ve come to expect from this product line. It’s also quite expensive, which is hardly a surprise, but bears repeating even in this price range. It’s pricier than the Scar 18 despite an inferior GPU and half the storage, so you really have to want the Blade 18’s design to justify the cost."
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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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