MSI GS66 StealthvsMSI Vector 16 HX

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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.
MSI
MSI Vector 16 HX
Vector 16 HX

Quick Stats

The MSI Vector 16 HX delivers exceptional performance handling demanding tasks with ease and smooth gaming results.
The MSI Vector 16 HX's bulky build prioritizes performance over stealthiness with its deliberate design choice.
The MSI Vector 16 HX's QHD+ IPS display offers vibrant hues and crisp details for an immersive visual experience.
The MSI Vector 16 HX features a high-quality 240Hz QHD+ display and a 24-key RGB keyboard layout.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
MSI GS66 Stealth
Winner
#283
MSI Vector 16 HX
#284
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
MSI GS66 Stealth
#383
MSI Vector 16 HX
#123
Winner
Display
MSI GS66 Stealth
#773
MSI Vector 16 HX
#463
Winner
Performance
MSI GS66 Stealth
#161
MSI Vector 16 HX
#75
Winner
Build
MSI GS66 Stealth
#806
Winner
MSI Vector 16 HX
#812
Features
MSI GS66 Stealth
#134
Winner
MSI Vector 16 HX
#811

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
MSI MSI GS66 Stealth
MSI MSI Vector 16 HX
up to 64GB
up to 96GB
up to 16000GB SSD
up to 16000GB SSD
Intel Core i9-10980HK
Intel Core i9-14900HX
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (Laptop, 95W)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 (Laptop, 175W)
2x 2280 PCIe NVMe 3.0 x4 See photo
2x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

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.

MSI Vector 16 HX

Strengths

MSI took those high-end specs and put them in a laptop that skips out on some of the things that add to the cost of these laptops. All of the performance with none of the fluff.
The gaming experience overall was fantastic. It's not an OLED panel, so the blacks aren't the blackest, and the brightness isn't maximum as you can get out of some screens. However, who's going to be gaming in direct sunlight?
Overall, I actually do think MSI succeeded with dropping the price for a top-spec gaming device and yet still making it fun and exciting to use.
The keyboard itself is really decent to type on. I really enjoy a chiclet-style keyboard like this one.

Weaknesses

It's very loud when you're gaming, especially when using the laptop standard, which makes it difficult to sneak in a gaming session at work
The laptop gets hot during gaming sessions, although it doesn't get too hot to handle.
The ports come out the back of the laptop, but this may cause cable clutter and take away from the overall aesthetic of the device
It weighs 2.7 kilograms, which is a bit heavy for some users
Read Full Reviews

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.

MSI Vector 16 HX

The new crop of gaming laptops has arrived, with one striking trend: every model is now an i9 powerhouse. While this means incredible performance, the price tag often reaches stratospheric heights, making it inaccessible to many gamers. Enter the MSI Vector 16 HX, a high-end gaming laptop that promises to deliver top-tier specs without breaking the bank. But does it live up to its promise?

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