For high-performance gaming or intensive tasks, the MSI Raider is a robust choice with a tradeoff in weight and battery life; it's less portable but more affordable. Conversely, the MSI Stealth is sleeker, making it easier to carry around, and offers enhanced graphics capabilities suited for creative professionals who require high-resolution displays and color accuracy. It's pricier, but if your work involves 3D, machine learning or content creation, its features could justify the cost. If general use is your aim, the Raider's lower price should suffice; however, for premium build and mobility, the Stealth may be worth the extra investment. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE67Hx
Excellent overall display quality
Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio
Excellent for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Good battery life
Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
9.1/10
8.4/10
15.6in
SIZE
18.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
344.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has a better screen than the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio has a better screen for content creation.
The MSI Raider GE67Hx's screen excels in general use and engineering due to its high resolution and brightness, coupled with strong color accuracy that covers a wide color gamut, essential for detailed design work. However, its lower refresh rate limits its effectiveness for 3D applications and gaming, where smooth motion is critical. The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio, on the other hand, provides very good screen quality for both general use and design tasks with its similar resolution, brightness, and color reproduction, yet it also falls short for gaming and 3D work due to a less optimal refresh rate.
Portability
Fair
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
18.0in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio both have only fair portability, though the MSI Raider GE67Hx has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,349
$2,900
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has a price of $2,349 and the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio costs $2,900.
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio and MSI Raider GE67Hx are both very good for general use.
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio both offer powerful CPUs and ample RAM to handle everyday tasks smoothly, with screens that deliver clear and vibrant visuals important for both work and entertainment. The Raider, with its lighter weight and longer battery life, offers more portability, while the Stealth, with its larger screen and high-quality keyboard, may appeal to those who prioritize a comfortable typing experience and a more expansive display for productivity or multimedia consumption.
Gaming and AI
8.7/10
8.9/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
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
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio and MSI Raider GE67Hx are both very good for gaming and AI.
The MSI Raider GE67Hx offers a strong GPU and high screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth gaming and seamless 3D rendering, making it a solid choice for those activities. However, the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio, with its superior GPU and equally high refresh rate, ensures even more remarkable performance and graphical detail in gaming and 3D tasks, although it may come at a higher cost.
Engineering and Design
8.9/10
9.1/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio to be excellent for engineering and design, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good.
The MSI Raider GE67Hx offers strong CPU and GPU performance and ample RAM that handles engineering and design tasks well, while its high-quality screen benefits detailed visual work; however, the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio outperforms with even better CPU, larger RAM and more advanced GPU, delivering smoother experiences for the most demanding engineering software, with the added advantage of a superior screen. Although the Raider offers decent portability, the Stealth, despite its power, compromises on ease of movement due to its design, and both have decent keyboards and speakers, with the Raider generally producing more operating noise under heavy loads.
Content Creation
8.3/10
8.5/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio and MSI Raider GE67Hx 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
7.9/10
8.2/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio to be very good for software development, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx 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.
Battery
5.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has 5.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio has 6 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.
Build Quality
8.5/10
8.0/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Give feedback
We’re constantly working to improve.
How the MSI Raider GE67Hx and the MSI Stealth 18 AI 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."
Get a great deal on the MSI Raider GE67Hx or the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio
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.
This information was produced and vetted by the PerfectRec laptops team. We are a product research and recommendation organization that meticulously reviews and evaluates the latest laptop information and makes it digestible for you.
By the numbers
380
Laptops evaluated
48,640
Laptops stats compiled
13
Proprietary Laptops ratings developed
124,095
Recommendations made
26,888
Consumer hours saved
About the laptop team
Joe Golden, Ph.D
CEO and Laptops Editor
Joe is an entrepreneur and lifelong electronics enthusiast with a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Michigan.
Jason Lew
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Jason is a staff expert and software engineer that has been making laptop recommendations for 7 years and moderates one of the largest laptop subreddits.
Chandradeep Chowdhury
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Chandradeep is a staff expert and software engineer and expert in televisions and monitors. He’s been making monitor recommendations for ten years.
Craig Russell
Laptops Expert
Craig is a UK-based laptops expert. Craig works in IT, where he recommends and supports laptops and PCs for clients and has been recommending laptops on Reddit for five years.