The MSI Stealth GS66 is generally pricier and offers a more portable design with a longer battery life, ideal for on-the-go use with ample performance for general tasks and gaming. The MSI Vector GP76, priced moderately lower, provides significantly more storage and double the RAM, enhancing its capability for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks; however, this comes with a reduced battery life and larger size, making it less portable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Stealth GS66
Very good overall display quality
Good portability
Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Vector GP76
Very good for general use
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
8.4/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Vector GP76 is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Stealth GS66 is good.
The MSI Stealth GS66 and the MSI Vector GP76 both feature the same high-performance Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and an extremely smooth screen refresh rate of 360Hz, which is ideal for gaming and 3D applications. However, the Vector GP76 may deliver a slightly more immersive gaming experience due to its larger screen size, despite the Stealth GS66 offering a more compact and portable option with a similar high-quality display and top-tier graphics performance.
Screen Quality
8.1/10
7.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
The MSI Vector GP76 has a better screen than the MSI Stealth GS66 for software development.
For general use, both the MSI Stealth GS66 and Vector GP76 offer screens with clear images, adequate brightness, and high resolution ensuring sharp text and detailed visuals, which cater to everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. During engineering and design work, the importance lies in accurate color reproduction; these models provide wide color ranges covering vast parts of the color space necessary for precise editing and rendering. However, for gaming and 3D applications, where fluid motion is crucial, the lower refresh rates of these screens can result in less smooth visuals, compromising the gaming or 3D modeling experience.
Battery
5.5 Hours
4.0 Hours
The MSI Stealth GS66 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Vector GP76 has 4 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
Poor
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The MSI Stealth GS66 has good portability, while the MSI Vector GP76 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Vector GP76 to be very good for general use, while the MSI Stealth GS66 is good.
The MSI Stealth GS66 offers good portability and longer battery life, making it well-suited for on-the-go use and general tasks, while the MSI Vector GP76, with more RAM and storage, excels at handling more demanding applications but is less portable and has a shorter battery life.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
8.7/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Vector GP76 and MSI Stealth GS66 are both very good for engineering and design.
The MSI Stealth GS66 is well-suited for engineering and design due to its powerful CPU and GPU, high RAM capacity, and quality IPS display, making it effective for computing and visual tasks; it also boasts good portability and a balance of other features like a backlit keyboard and ray tracing support.
Content Creation
7.7/10
8.0/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Vector GP76 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
7.5/10
7.6/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Vector GP76 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.
Build Quality
8.0/10
8.0/10
The MSI Stealth GS66 and MSI Vector GP76 both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,799
$1,760
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The MSI Stealth GS66 has a price of $1,799 and the MSI Vector GP76 costs $1,760.
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How the MSI Stealth GS66 and the MSI Vector GP76 compare to other laptops
"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."
"The MSI Vector GP76 12UGS is a gaming laptop on speed. The advantages are clear: The Vector GP76 is a real gamer with its 360 Hz display and super-fast response times. In addition, the Core i7-12700H has double the power of the CPU in its predecessor and another highlight is the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti with a real power consumption of 150 watts. This places the device in the top range of our database. The Vector can also operate rather quietly, offers a full sound range, improved battery runtimes, a key-configurable RGB keyboard, a very stable chassis and good upgrade options. Moreover, the display produces a nice, rich and clear picture."
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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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