Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2vsMSI GS66 Stealth

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Lenovo
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2
ThinkBook 16p Gen 2

Quick Stats

The Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2's performance is its strongest selling point and a major upgrade over previous models.
The Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2 has an impressive build quality at its price point overall.
The Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2's stunning QHD+ display offers crisp and detailed visuals with accurate color representation.
The Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2 features a QHD+ display with Ryzen processors and dedicated NVIDIA RTX GPU.
MSI
MSI GS66 Stealth
GS66 Stealth

Quick Stats

The MSI GS66 Stealth's solid but unremarkable performance makes it somewhat underwhelming given its premium pricing overall.
The MSI GS66 Stealth's build is sleek but compromised by plastic details and subpar construction overall.
A decent but non-outstanding display experience makes the MSI GS66 Stealth's visuals merely sufficient overall.
The MSI GS66 Stealth boasts high-performance features including Intel Core i7 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super GPU capabilities.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2
Winner
#280
MSI GS66 Stealth
#283
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2
#367
Winner
MSI GS66 Stealth
#383
Display
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2
#276
Winner
MSI GS66 Stealth
#773
Performance
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2
#475
MSI GS66 Stealth
#161
Winner
Build
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2
#762
Winner
MSI GS66 Stealth
#806
Features
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2
#125
Winner
MSI GS66 Stealth
#134

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2
MSI MSI GS66 Stealth
up to 32GB
up to 64GB
up to 1000GB SSD
up to 16000GB SSD
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX
Intel Core i9-10980HK
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (Laptop, 75W)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (Laptop, 95W)
2x 2280 M.2 NVMe slots See photo
2x 2280 PCIe NVMe 3.0 x4 See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2

Strengths

Most improved design, from the 16 by 10 aspect ratio qhd plus display to ryzen inside to a pretty decent rtx 3060
Decent connectivity with ports that's not bad in terms of the ports (although not class leading)
Pretty good sound for a laptop in this price range
A consumer-oriented laptop that's not going to break the bank, perfect for those who don't want to spend $2500 on a dell xps 15 or 16-inch macbook pro

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

MSI GS66 Stealth

Strengths

The GS66 Stealth is a sleek and stealthy design.
The performance is solid for the size, especially with AMD options available.
A great display is offered with the option to upgrade to a 300Hz panel (though not necessarily needed).
Gaming performance was really good with the RTX 2070 Super, able to match an RTX 2080 non-super in frame rates.
The fast NVMe SSD helps a lot with compression tasks and loading games quickly.

Weaknesses

The plastic rail on the edge of the laptop feels cheap and is not a unibody design.
The keyboard backlighting is not the greatest, especially compared to the competition.
The speakers sound terrible and the microphone quality is trash.
The laptop is excessively loud during gaming scenarios.
A 300Hz display may be overkill for most gamers, who would be perfectly fine with a 240Hz or even 144Hz display.
Read Full Reviews

Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2

The Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2 is a significant upgrade in design, packing a 16:10 aspect ratio QHD+ display, AMD Ryzen power, and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GPU into its sleek chassis. With improved connectivity options and decent battery life, this laptop aims to strike the perfect balance between creativity and portability. But does it deliver on its promise?

MSI GS66 Stealth

The MSI GS66 Stealth is a sleek gaming laptop that promises impressive performance. Its stealthy design and compact size make it an attractive option for those seeking a powerful mobile computing experience. However, some compromises are made in the pursuit of portability, such as a plastic rail on the edge and mediocre keyboard backlighting. This review will examine whether the GS66 Stealth's strengths outweigh its weaknesses, making it a top contender in the gaming laptop market.

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