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Updated June 22, 2024·

For a balance of performance and portability with a high-quality display suited for engineering tasks, consider the MSI Raider GE66. It offers a powerful processor and dedicated graphics card, making it suitable for intensive applications, though it's heavier and has a shorter battery life compared to the Surface Laptop. The Surface Laptop 6 15", on the other hand, is a more portable option with a longer battery life, touchscreen, and a display well-suited for general use with excellent color accuracy, making it ideal for business professionals who prioritize mobility and a premium build. However, it may not match the MSI's performance for gaming or demanding engineering software. 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 build quality
  • Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15"
  • Good portability
  • Very good speakers

Key differences

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General Use

8.3
Raider GE66
Surface Laptop 6 15"
7.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2496 x 1664
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The MSI Raider GE66 is very good for general use, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15" is good.

Gaming and AI

8.5
Raider GE66
Surface Laptop 6 15"
6.6
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2496 x 1664
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
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 Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15" is only fair.

Engineering and Design

8.9
Raider GE66
Surface Laptop 6 15"
7.8
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE66 is very good for engineering and design, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15" is good.

Screen Quality

8.4
Raider GE66
Surface Laptop 6 15"
8.1
15.6in
SIZE
15.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2496 x 1664
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE66 has a better screen than the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15" for gaming and AI, software development, and content creation.

Battery

6.0 Hours
Raider GE66
Surface Laptop 6 15"
9.0 Hours
The MSI Raider GE66 has 6 hours of battery life. The Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15" has 9 hours of battery life.

Portability

Fair
Raider GE66
Surface Laptop 6 15"
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.0in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15" has good portability, while the MSI Raider GE66 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

8.5
Raider GE66
Surface Laptop 6 15"
7.4
The MSI Raider GE66 has very good build quality, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15" has good build quality.

Cost

$2,499
Raider GE66
Surface Laptop 6 15"
$1,200
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$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 Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15" costs $1,200.
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Key similarities

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Content Creation

8.3
Raider GE66
Surface Laptop 6 15"
7.8
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2496 x 1664
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Raider GE66 to be very good for content creation, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15" is good.

Software Development

8.0
Raider GE66
Surface Laptop 6 15"
7.8
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2496 x 1664
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Raider GE66 to be very good for software development, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15" is good.

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How the MSI Raider GE66 and the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15" compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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MSI Raider GE66Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15"
MSI Raider GE66Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 15"

GENERAL

Price
$2,499
$1,200
Release Date
January 1, 2022June 1, 2024
Overall Dimensions
14.1'' x 10.5'' x 0.92''13.4'' x 9.6'' x 0.67''
Weight
5.25 lbs3.7 lbs
Width
14.09"13.39"
Depth
10.51"9.61"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i7-12700HIntel Core Ultra 7 165H
RAM
32 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
20
Storage
1024 GB256 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
6 Hours9 Hours
Battery Capacity
99.9 Wh47 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
15.6"15"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
2560 x 14402496 x 1664
Refresh Rate
240Hz120Hz
Display Brightness
300 nits400 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
8.5/107.4/10
Portability Score
6.9/107.9/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
YesNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoYes
Fan Noise Score
6.3/108/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
9/107/10
Speaker Quality Score
7.5/108/10
Webcam
1080p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
NoYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
31
USB-C ports
23
USB-C Charging
NoYes
Display Outputs
41
Thunderbolt Version
44

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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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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 Microsoft

Microsoft is an American technology corporation. Microsoft is best known for their Windows operating system and Surface laptop series. The Surface Laptop is their standard notebook offering, while their Surface Go, Surface Pro, and Surface Studio are their 2-in-1/tablet offerings in order of increasing capability. Although Microsoft charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a well integrated and packaged device since Microsoft develops the Windows operating system.

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