MSI GS66 Stealth review

A top-notch 240Hz screen ideal for eSports is the highlight here. There's plenty of power and a portable design but battery life is so so and there are thermal issues, too.

Superb 240Hz screen; Bags of power; High-quality keyboard and exterior;

Battery life; AMD provides more CPU ability; Thermal issues;

MSI GS66 Stealth review: A value Razer alternative

The Razer Blade has always had one serious competitor. It’s not Alienware, Predator, or even ROG. Those brands all make great gaming laptops in their own right, but none that seek to do exactly what the Blade does. Razer’s most direct rival is from a smaller company (at least here in the states). I’m talking about the MSI GS66 Stealth. It’s a similar size, has nearly identical specs, and — most importantly — shares the same minimalist design principles. No jutting angles or stereotypical gamer clichés to be found here. MSI has evolved its approach to overcoming the Razer Blade, and its most recent model, the GS66 Stealth, seems to check all the boxes. Has it beat the Razer Blade at its own game? There’s a fine line between simple and bland. Brands like Razer or Apple are able to play up their look with some elegance. The MSI GS66 Stealth struggles to pull off the same subtle trick. It avoids the bombastic style of other gaming laptops, but isn’t quite as refined as laptops like the Raz...

Great gaming performance; Ultrafast 300Hz refresh rate; Good keyboard and touchpad; Comfortable surface temperatures;

Screen is a bit dim; Questionable build quality;