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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI Raider GE66 is a powerful laptop suitable for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks, with its high-end graphics card and processor, as well as ample storage and memory. However, it's heavier and has shorter battery life, making it less portable. The Razer Book 13, on the other hand, offers more portability with its lighter weight and longer battery life but is less powerful. It's better suited for general use and premium business tasks. Consider the Razer if portability and battery life are priorities, or the MSI if performance for high-end tasks is crucial. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Raider GE66
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Razer Book 13
- Excellent portability
- Excellent battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.3
7.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
14.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE66 is very good for general use, while the Razer Book 13 is good.
The MSI Raider GE66 offers high performance with its more advanced CPU and double the RAM of the Razer Book 13, making it suitable for more demanding tasks, while the Razer Book 13, being lighter and possessing a longer battery life, is designed for enhanced portability and endurance on the go. Both laptops have high-quality screens with the MSI boasting a high refresh rate and full coverage of color spaces for vivid visuals, whereas the Razer Book 13 offers a sharp display with higher brightness and a touchscreen feature.
Gaming and AI
8.5
6.2
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Raider GE66 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Razer Book 13 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.9
7.1
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE66 is very good for engineering and design, while the Razer Book 13 is good.
The MSI Raider GE66 stands out for engineering and design with a powerful CPU, ample RAM, and a high-end GPU, which together offer robust performance for demanding applications, complemented by a high-quality screen. On the other hand, the Razer Book 13, while still adequately equipped for engineering tasks with a capable CPU and integrated graphics, offers greater portability and a higher-resolution touchscreen, but its lower RAM and absence of a dedicated GPU make it less suited for intensive engineering and design work.
Content Creation
8.3
7.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE66 is very good for content creation, while the Razer Book 13 is 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.
Screen Quality
8.4
7.3
15.6in
SIZE
13.4in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE66 has a better screen than the Razer Book 13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When choosing between the MSI Raider GE66 and the Razer Book 13 for general use, the MSI's high resolution and brightness, along with a quality panel, make it stand out, whereas the Razer still offers a good display but with a focus on portability and battery life. For engineering and design tasks, the MSI Raider GE66 offers a more color-accurate display with wider color gamuts, essential for precision work, while the Razer Book 13's display is still suitable for less demanding design work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rate of the MSI Raider GE66's screen can hinder the experience, whereas the Razer Book 13, despite its poorer display for this use case, offers increased mobility for everyday tasks.
Battery
6.0 Hours
14.0 Hours
The MSI Raider GE66 has 6 hours of battery life. The Razer Book 13 has 14 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
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.4in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Book 13 has excellent portability, while the MSI Raider GE66 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,499
$1,389
$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 Book 13 costs $1,389.
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Key similarities
Software Development
8.0
7.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 Razer Book 13 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
8.5
The MSI Raider GE66 and Razer Book 13 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 Book 13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Raider GE66 | Razer Book 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,499 | $1,389 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | April 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.5'' x 0.92'' | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.25 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 11.64" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.51" | 7.81" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-1165G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 14 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 55 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 13.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 507 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.3/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
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 | 1 | |
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 Book 13
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Allen Ngo | December 2020
"The Razer Book is like an XPS 13, but faster. The Book 13 combines the design philosophy and performance of a Blade Stealth with the 16:10 display of a Dell XPS 13 for an impressive piece of hardware. Office users who want something more stylish than the typical Dell, HP or Lenovo will certainly find themselves drawn to this Razer subnotebook. If your priorities are to have the best-looking and fastest 13-inch laptop in the office over auxiliary features, however, then the Book 13 proudly fulfills that niche."
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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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