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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI Stealth GS66 offers better performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering due to its higher-end GPU, but at the cost of battery life and portability. On the other hand, the Razer Book 13, while less expensive and more portable with longer battery life, is not as powerful for intensive tasks but is more than capable for general use and has a touch screen. So, if you prioritize performance and can handle a heavier and larger laptop with shorter battery life, go for the MSI. If you prefer a more compact and longer-lasting laptop for everyday tasks and save some money, the Razer Book 13 is suitable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Stealth GS66
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Razer Book 13
- Excellent portability
- Excellent battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8
6.2
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Stealth GS66 is good for gaming and AI, while the Razer Book 13 is only fair.
The MSI Stealth GS66 is equipped with a high-performance Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a high 360hz screen refresh rate, making it well-suited for gaming and 3D applications, while the Razer Book 13 has a less powerful integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and a standard 60hz refresh rate, which limits its gaming and 3D capabilities. The quality and speed of a laptop's screen, along with the strength of its GPU, are critical for such tasks, and the MSI significantly outperforms the Razer in these aspects.
Engineering and Design
8.2
7.1
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Stealth GS66 is very good for engineering and design, while the Razer Book 13 is good.
The MSI Stealth GS66 with its stronger GPU, the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti, is better suited for tasks requiring extensive graphics processing like engineering and 3D design compared to the Razer Book 13 with its integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics. However, the Razer Book 13 offers better portability and longer battery life, which might appeal to users who value mobility and less frequent charging over the sheer performance.
Screen Quality
8.1
7.3
15.6in
SIZE
13.4in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
280.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
The MSI Stealth GS66 has a better screen than the Razer Book 13 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The MSI Stealth GS66 and Razer Book 13 both feature high-resolution, bright displays with accurate color reproduction, making them suitable for everyday use and engineering tasks where fine detail and color accuracy are crucial. However, they lack the high refresh rates preferred by gamers, which can lead to less fluid motion during fast-paced games or 3D rendering tasks. While their panels deliver in terms of clarity and color for static images and design work, the slower screen refresh can be a drawback when dynamic visual performance is key.
Battery
5.5 Hours
14.0 Hours
The MSI Stealth GS66 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Book 13 has 14 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
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.4in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Book 13 has excellent portability, while the MSI Stealth GS66 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,000
$1,389
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The MSI Stealth GS66 has a price of $1,000 and the Razer Book 13 costs $1,389.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
280.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
14.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Stealth GS66 and Razer Book 13 are both good for general use.
The MSI Stealth GS66, with its powerful Intel i7 processor, ample RAM, and high-quality screen, addresses demanding tasks smoothly, making it a solid choice for general use, though it's less portable and has shorter battery life compared to the Razer Book 13, which offers great portability along with a very long battery life, a sharp touchscreen display, and sufficient performance for everyday tasks leveraging its Intel i7 processor and integrated graphics. While the MSI has a stronger dedicated GPU for more graphics-intensive work, the Razer provides a balance of performance and ease of use in a highly portable package with a premium-quality keyboard and speakers.
Content Creation
7.7
7.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth GS66 and Razer Book 13 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
7.5
7.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Razer Book 13 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 Book 13 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 Book 13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Stealth GS66 | Razer Book 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $1,389 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | April 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.7'' x 0.71'' | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.63 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.17" | 11.64" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.65" | 7.81" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-1165G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 14 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 55 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 13.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 280 nits | 507 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 2 | 1 | |
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 | 4 | |
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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."
Razer Book 13
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Allen Ngo | December 2020
"The Razer Book is like an XPS 13, but faster. The Book 13 combines the design philosophy and performance of a Blade Stealth with the 16:10 display of a Dell XPS 13 for an impressive piece of hardware. Office users who want something more stylish than the typical Dell, HP or Lenovo will certainly find themselves drawn to this Razer subnotebook. If your priorities are to have the best-looking and fastest 13-inch laptop in the office over auxiliary features, however, then the Book 13 proudly fulfills that niche."
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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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