MSI GE66 Raider

The MSI GE66 Raider sits atop a beautiful RGB bar, and that’s just the start of its premium build. Gaming framerates are competitive or better than slightly pricer rivals, and the 300 Hz screen is great for esports.

-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
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MSRP: $2,684.99

Product details

  • Visual Prowess: The 15.6” 165Hz QHD display delivers true-to-life images with a high refresh rate so you can see every frame of the game.
  • Redefined Power: The 11th Gen. Intel Core i9 processor, delivers high performance to take on any games and applications with ease.
  • Supercharged Graphics: The MSI GE66 Raider is powered by NVIDIA GeForce RTX, take on today's most popular games with these performance graphics.
  • On the Go Gaming: Designed to be the ultimate portable gaming station with immense power and a 99.9WHr battery to keep you gaming for longer.
  • Cool and Powerful: MSI’s exclusive Cooler Boost Technology ensures optimal thermal dissipation. Featuring 2 fans and 6 heat pipes, get the airflow you needfor gaming.
  • Customized Keys: Customize each key to your liking and receive real-time in-game status through keyboard lighting, or even watch the lights dance to your favorite tune.

PROS

+ Great gaming performance
+ 300 Hz display
+ Well-executed RGB light bar
+ High-end build

CONS

- Cramped keyboard
- Tinny audio

Expert reviews and ratings

By Tom's Hardware on August 05, 2020
The MSI GE66 Raider sits atop a beautiful RGB bar, and that’s just the start of its premium build. Gaming framerates are competitive or better than slightly pricer rivals, and the 300 Hz screen is great for esports.
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By PCMag on June 17, 2020
Its loud cooling fans notwithstanding, the MSI GE66 Raider is one of the best-performing 15-inch gaming laptops money can buy.
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By UltrabookReview on October 28, 2020
This MSI GE66 Raider is one of the best-balanced performance laptops we've tested in years. It's a full-size 15-inch computer, so not as portable as some other options, but compensates by excellently balancing the performance, thermals, and noise-levels in pretty much every activity, from casual use to demanding workloads and games. On top of that, MSI greatly improved on the build quality from the previous generation, added a larger battery inside, and didn't compromise on any of the important aspects, including inputs, screen choices, or the IO. They did cut corners with the poor audio implementation, though.
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