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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the MSI Raider GE77Hx and MSI Stealth GS66 largely depends on your need for performance, portability, and certain features. The Raider GE77Hx offers a larger screen and is often less expensive than the Stealth GS66, but it is heavier and less portable. Both feature high-end processors and the same GPU, making them suitable for intensive tasks like gaming and engineering. However, the Raider's larger screen and keyboard with a number pad might be preferable for productivity and multimedia use. Conversely, the Stealth GS66 is lighter with a more portable form factor, which may be better for frequent travel. Both have comparable battery life, but the Stealth may have a slight edge in portability due to its weight and dimensions. Consider your priorities: if maximum portability and a lighter device are crucial, the Stealth GS66 wins out, but if you prefer a bigger display and potentially lower price, the Raider GE77Hx is the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Raider GE77Hx
- Very good for general use
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Stealth GS66
- Good portability
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.7
7.8
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Stealth GS66 is good.
The MSI Raider GE77Hx's higher screen resolution provides sharper images for gaming and 3D applications, and the refresh rate of 240 is very good for smooth visuals; however, the MSI Stealth GS66, despite a lower screen resolution, offers an even higher refresh rate of 360, making it excellent for fast-paced games where quick image updates are crucial.
Engineering and Design
8.8
8.2
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE77Hx and MSI Stealth GS66 are both very good for engineering and design, though the MSI Raider GE77Hx is somewhat better.
The MSI Raider GE77Hx excels in engineering and design due to its larger, higher-resolution display and formidable CPU and GPU combination, which handle complex tasks and visual workloads effectively, albeit with less portability and a heavier build compared to the lighter MSI Stealth GS66, which also boasts strong performance with a robust GPU and an efficient CPU, as well as higher portability, making it a versatile choice for engineering applications on the go.
Screen Quality
8.4
8.1
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE77Hx has a better screen than the MSI Stealth GS66 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the MSI Raider GE77Hx's display offers vibrant colors, high resolution, and is bright enough for comfortable viewing in various settings. In engineering and design tasks, it excels due to its wide color gamuts, ensuring accurate color representation. However, for Gaming and 3D applications, the Raider's lower refresh rate may not provide as smooth an experience as screens designed specifically for these purposes, which might detract from fast-paced or visually intensive scenes.
Portability
Poor
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
6.3 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Stealth GS66 has good portability, while the MSI Raider GE77Hx has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,999
$1,799
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The MSI Raider GE77Hx has a price of $1,999 and the MSI Stealth GS66 costs $1,799.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
7.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
5.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Raider GE77Hx to be very good for general use, while the MSI Stealth GS66 is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Content Creation
8.2
7.7
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Raider GE77Hx to be very good for content creation, while the MSI Stealth GS66 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.
Software Development
7.9
7.5
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx and MSI Stealth GS66 are both 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.
Battery
5.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The MSI Raider GE77Hx has 5.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth GS66 has 5.5 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.
Build Quality
8.5
8.0
The MSI Raider GE77Hx and MSI Stealth GS66 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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Spec Comparison
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| MSI Raider GE77Hx | MSI Stealth GS66 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,999 | $1,799 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 11.2'' x 1.02'' | 14.2'' x 9.7'' x 0.71'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.39 lbs | 4.63 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.63" | 14.17" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.18" | 9.65" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12800HX | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | 280 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.9/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 4 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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MSI Raider GE77Hx
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Sascha Mölck | July 2022
"The MSI Raider GE77 offers a lot of power for a lot of money. The main components consist of a Core i9-12900HX CPU, a GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (175 watts TGP, 16 GB VRAM), and 64 GB of RAM, which makes for a high overall performance level. The GeForce GPU in particular scores some of the highest scores we have seen from this chip. Both the CPU and the GPU are able to run at continuously high clock speeds. The relatively high heat and noise emissions match our expectations for this device class. With approximately 5.5 to 6.5 hours, the battery life is good for a powerful 4K laptop."
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Florian Glaser | February 2022
"The MSI Stealth GS66 is powerful enough for QHD. The Core i7-12700H and the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti found in the 12UGS model that we tested run all modern games smoothly in the native QHD resolution. The 15-inch display is very fast with its 240 Hz refresh rate, and it also offers a great color space (almost 100% DCI-P3) on top of that, which should please gamers as well as content creators, although we would have still wished for a higher brightness. Case, input devices, and connectivity (Thunderbolt 4) are at a good level. However, among other things, the GS66 loses points due to the high temperature development in 3D mode and its poor webcam."
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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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