If you're after top-tier performance for gaming or demanding applications and don't mind a heavier and bulkier laptop, the MSI Raider GE67Hx could be well worth the investment. The compromise is less portability and likely shorter battery life compared to the MSI Stealth 14 Studio, which is designed for users who favor a balance between moderate performance and ease of carrying around. The Stealth 14 Studio should offer a slim, lightweight option with battery life that suits on-the-go needs, along with sufficient capability for everyday tasks and some degree of content creation or gaming. Opt for the Raider if performance is a must, and the Stealth if portability and value are priorities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Raider GE67Hx
Very good for general use
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Excellent overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Stealth 14 Studio
Good portability
Best in class speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.7/10
7.8/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio is good.
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.
Software Development
7.9/10
7.4/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and MSI Stealth 14 Studio are both good for software development, though the MSI Raider GE67Hx is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
9.1/10
7.6/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
344.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has a better screen than the MSI Stealth 14 Studio for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The MSI Raider GE67Hx boasts a high-resolution display with vibrant colors and strong brightness, making documents and videos look crisp and lively for general use. For engineering and design professionals, the extensive color gamut coverage ensures accurate color representation essential for precise work. However, the lower refresh rate of this model may not suit gaming and 3D applications, where smoother motion and rapid on-screen changes are crucial for an optimal experience.
Portability
Fair
Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio has good portability, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.6/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has very good build quality, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,349
$1,525
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has a price of $2,349 and the MSI Stealth 14 Studio costs $1,525.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Raider GE67Hx to be very good for general use, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio is good.
The MSI Raider GE67Hx offers a larger, high-quality OLED screen and a more powerful CPU, which benefits general use with better visuals and performance, but it is heavier and has shorter battery life, making it less portable than the MSI Stealth 14 Studio, which offers a smaller, high-resolution IPS screen and is lighter, enabling easier transport and handling despite slightly less raw power.
Engineering and Design
8.9/10
8.5/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and MSI Stealth 14 Studio are both very good for engineering and design.
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is favored for engineering and design because it comes with a robust CPU and GPU combination suitable for demanding tasks, a high-capacity battery, and an OLED screen with superior color reproduction and high resolution.
Content Creation
8.3/10
7.9/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Raider GE67Hx to be very good for content creation, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio 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.
Battery
5.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has 5.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth 14 Studio 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.
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How the MSI Raider GE67Hx and the MSI Stealth 14 Studio compare to other laptops
"If you've wanted to dip your toes into PC gaming but can't let go of your console roots, the MSI Raider GE67 HX stakes out an attractive middle ground between the speed and versatility of PC gaming and the comfort and ease of a console. If you can overlook its noisy fans and chintzy touchpad, the Raider provides a powerhouse entertainment experience with an OLED screen that tops most household TVs. It's not cheap, but this gaming machine is more than the sum of its parts."
"You'll find a versatility in the MSI Stealth 14 Studio that isn’t matched by many content-creator laptops we've tested of late. The small frame allows you to (potentially) work from anywhere with an outlet and, if noise isn’t a concern, run your most demanding of programs, thanks to some powerful hardware inside. The MSI Stealth 14 Studio is an attractive and powerful option if you want a portable laptop to be the center of your content work setup."
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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.
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