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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you're looking for a more budget-friendly option that still offers good performance for general use, the MSI Stealth 14 Studio could be the right pick for you, especially if the lower price point is a significant factor. However, if you're aiming for high-end gaming or intensive tasks like 3D modeling or video editing, the MSI Stealth GS66 typically provides better performance, though at a premium price. Keep in mind that the GS66 might also have a more robust cooling system, which can be crucial during long sessions of demanding work or play. On the flip side, the Stealth 14 Studio may offer greater portability due to its likely smaller and lighter design, which can be an advantage if you travel frequently or carry your laptop around daily. Battery life can also vary considerably between models, with lighter laptops sometimes offering longer battery life, but always weigh this against the performance you require for your typical usage. Choose the Stealth GS66 if performance trumps all other factors, otherwise, the Stealth 14 Studio offers a more budget-friendly balance of performance and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Stealth 14 Studio
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the MSI Stealth GS66
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.6
8.1
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The MSI Stealth GS66 has a better screen than the MSI Stealth 14 Studio for gaming and AI.
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and GS66 both offer screens with high resolution and brightness, which are key for vibrant and clear visuals required in general use. Their color reproduction covers wide color gamuts, ensuring accurate color representation vital for engineering and design tasks, where precision in color is often crucial. However, for gaming and 3D experiences, their screens fall short due to lower refresh rates, which are essential for fluid motion and responsiveness in fast-paced visual environments.
Cost
$1,432
$1,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio has a price of $1,432 and the MSI Stealth GS66 costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.7
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and MSI Stealth GS66 are both good for general use.
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio offers a compelling blend of portability, efficient heat management, and strong screen quality, supported by a powerful CPU and ample RAM, making it well-suited for general use; whereas the MSI Stealth GS66, with a larger screen and higher battery capacity, also delivers a strong performance for general tasks but is slightly heavier and manages heat less effectively.
Gaming and AI
7.8
7.8
9.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and MSI Stealth GS66 are both good for gaming and AI.
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio is good for gaming and 3D owing to its Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and 165Hz screen refresh rate, while the MSI Stealth GS66 excels in the same areas with its Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and higher 360Hz refresh rate. The GS66 may offer smoother visuals in fast-paced games due to the higher refresh rate, but both laptops are equipped with high-quality GPUs that are excellent for gaming and 3D work.
Engineering and Design
8.5
8.2
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
9.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and MSI Stealth GS66 are both very good for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.9
7.7
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and MSI Stealth GS66 are both 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
7.4
7.5
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS66 and MSI Stealth 14 Studio 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
5.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio has 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.
Portability
Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and MSI Stealth GS66 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
8.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Stealth GS66 to have 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.
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How the MSI Stealth 14 Studio and the MSI Stealth GS66 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Stealth 14 Studio | MSI Stealth GS66 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,432 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 9.7'' x 0.75'' | 14.2'' x 9.7'' x 0.71'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 4.63 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.4" | 14.17" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.69" | 9.65" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13620H | 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 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 72 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 280 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 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 | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 4 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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MSI Stealth 14 Studio
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Francisco Lahoz | June 2023
"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."
MSI Stealth GS66
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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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