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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI Stealth GS66 offers a larger screen and higher refresh rate, which may be preferable for immersive gaming and multitasking, but this comes with a heavier build and shorter battery life. In contrast, the Razer Blade 14, while slightly less expensive, packs a better screen resolution and longer battery life into a smaller, more portable package. If you prioritize high-resolution graphics and portability for general use and gaming, the Razer Blade 14 is favorable, but if you prefer a larger screen and faster screen response for intensive tasks and gaming, the MSI may be the better choice despite its bulk and reduced battery performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Stealth GS66
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14
- Very good for general use
- Very good for content creation
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.1
8.0
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
The MSI Stealth GS66 has a better screen than the Razer Blade 14 for gaming and AI, while the Razer Blade 14 has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The MSI Stealth GS66 and Razer Blade 14 both offer displays with high resolution and brightness, making them ideal for crisp and vivid imagery during general use and detailed work in engineering and design, as these tasks benefit from clear visuals and accurate colors. They cater well to professionals in creative fields with their wide color gamuts, ensuring that designers see a broad spectrum of precise colors for their projects. However, their lower refresh rates compared to specialized gaming laptops make them less suitable for gaming and 3D work where smooth motion and fast screen updates are crucial for an optimal experience.
Battery
5.5 Hours
9.5 Hours
The MSI Stealth GS66 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 14 has 9.5 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
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Blade 14 has very good portability, while the MSI Stealth GS66 has good portability.
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Cost
$1,799
$1,965
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The MSI Stealth GS66 has a price of $1,799 and the Razer Blade 14 costs $1,965.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
8.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
280.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 14 to be very good for general use, while the MSI Stealth GS66 is good.
The Razer Blade 14 outshines the MSI Stealth GS66 in general use mainly due to its significantly higher resolution and color coverage that enhance screen quality, its lighter weight which improves portability, and its longer battery life. While both have strong CPUs and equal amounts of RAM which are very important for performance, the MSI Stealth GS66's larger battery doesn't translate to longer battery life, and its bigger screen size could hinder portability compared to the Razer Blade 14.
Gaming and AI
7.8
7.9
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 and MSI Stealth GS66 are both good for gaming and AI.
The MSI Stealth GS66 and Razer Blade 14 are good for gaming and 3D applications because they feature powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPUs that deliver high-quality graphics and performance. The MSI stands out with a higher screen refresh rate suited for very smooth visuals in fast-paced games, while the Razer Blade boasts a higher resolution screen for crisper imagery, though with a lower refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 and MSI Stealth GS66 are both very good for engineering and design.
The MSI Stealth GS66 is equipped with a powerful Intel i7 processor and an Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, and 16 GB of RAM, ideal for engineering and design tasks, but its larger size and average portability may not be ideal for those constantly on the move. In contrast, the Razer Blade 14 offers a sharp display with better color coverage, along with an AMD Ryzen 9 processor and the same GPU and RAM configuration, in a more portable and sleek package with excellent keyboard quality, making it a top contender for mobile professionals requiring high-performance computing.
Content Creation
7.7
8.1
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 14 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
7.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 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
8.5
The Razer Blade 14 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 Razer Blade 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Stealth GS66 | Razer Blade 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,799 | $1,965 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.7'' x 0.71'' | 12.6'' x 8.7'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.63 lbs | 3.92 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.17" | 12.59" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.65" | 8.66" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 62 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 280 nits | 328 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
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 | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 4 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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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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Allen Ngo | May 2022
"After making a huge splash with the original 2021 model, it's expected that the 2022 refresh would be more of a minor update to an already impressive machine. It adds a higher resolution webcam (720p to 1080p), faster CPU (Ryzen 9 5900HX to Ryzen 9 6900HX), faster GPU (RTX 3070/3080 to 3070/3080 Ti), faster RAM (DDR4-3200 to DDR5-4800), faster M.2 SSD support (PCIe3 x4 to PCIe4 x4), newer WLAN module (Killer AX1690i to Qualcomm WCN685x), and a MUX switch for the new integrated Radeon 680M GPU. It's indubitably an upgrade especially in terms of single-thread processor performance."
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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.
About Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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