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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI Stealth GS66 offers portability and respectable performance at a lower price, making it suitable for general use and moderate gaming. It has a lower storage capacity and less RAM, which might limit performance for demanding tasks. Alternatively, the MSI Titan GT77, while more costly, boasts superior performance with a top-tier processor, advanced graphics, ample storage, and a large amount of RAM, perfect for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, or engineering work. However, its larger screen and heavier build make it less portable. Both laptops offer long battery life, but the Titan GT77's higher-resolution display and better heat management may drain its battery faster. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Stealth GS66
- Good portability
Advantages of the MSI Titan GT77
- Very good for general use
- Best in class for engineering and design
- Best in class for gaming and AI
- Excellent for software development
- Excellent for content creation
- Best in class overall display quality
- Best in class keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.7
8.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
280.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.5/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is very good for general use, while the MSI Stealth GS66 is good.
The MSI Stealth GS66's lighter weight and better portability make it suitable for general use, featuring a competent CPU, ample RAM, and a quality screen for diverse tasks. In contrast, the MSI Titan GT77 excels with a more powerful CPU, superior RAM capacity, and a higher resolution screen for more demanding work although it is heavier with a lower portability score, making it ideal for intensive tasks but less convenient for frequent travel.
Gaming and AI
7.8
10.0
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for gaming and AI, while the MSI Stealth GS66 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.
Engineering and Design
8.2
10.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for engineering and design, while the MSI Stealth GS66 is very good.
The MSI Stealth GS66 is very good for engineering and design tasks with its capable CPU, solid RAM, and high-quality GPU alongside a standard IPS screen, yet it's more portable and quieter. The MSI Titan GT77, on the other hand, is the best in class for these tasks due to its top-tier CPU, significantly more RAM, advanced GPU, and superior Mini LED screen, but it's less portable and has a louder operation noise.
Content Creation
7.7
9.1
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent 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
7.5
9.1
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent for software development, while the MSI Stealth GS66 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.
Screen Quality
8.1
9.7
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
The MSI Titan GT77 has a better screen than the MSI Stealth GS66 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The MSI Stealth GS66, with good screen quality for general and engineering uses, offers a balance of resolution and brightness suitable for everyday tasks and detailed design work, complemented by decent color coverage that appeals to professionals in creative fields. However, its lower refresh rate makes it less ideal for gaming and 3D applications, where fluid motion and rapid screen updates are crucial. On the other hand, the MSI Titan GT77 provides exceptional screen quality across general use and engineering by delivering excellent resolution, high brightness levels, and wide color gamuts, ensuring accurate color reproduction, but like the GS66, its lower refresh rate hampers its performance for gaming and 3D content, where such a feature is highly valued for a smoother visual experience.
Portability
Good
Poor
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
7.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The MSI Stealth GS66 has good portability, while the MSI Titan GT77 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,000
$5,430
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The MSI Stealth GS66 has a price of $1,000 and the MSI Titan GT77 costs $5,430.
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Key similarities
Battery
5.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The MSI Stealth GS66 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Titan GT77 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.
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
The MSI Titan GT77 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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How the MSI Stealth GS66 and the MSI Titan GT77 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Stealth GS66 | MSI Titan GT77 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $5,430 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.7'' x 0.71'' | 15.6'' x 13'' x 0.91'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.63 lbs | 7.28 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.17" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.65" | 12.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i9-13980HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 4 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 280 nits | 602 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 10/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 4 | 4 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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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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Andreas Osthoff | February 2023
"The MSI Titan GT77 HX 13V is the utimate gaming laptop with RTX 4090 & Core i9-13950HX. The new MSI Titan GT77 will most likely only reach a very small group of users due to the high price, but it is still an impressive showcase of what is possible. The high-end gamer combines the best components you can currently get in almost every regard and it is a very good overall package, which does not have to hide behind full-fledged desktop systems."
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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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