ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 Vs MSI GS66: Which to Buy?

In this post we will compare ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 and MSI GS66.

Overview

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 Gaming Laptop: Enjoy everyday gaming with this ASUS notebook PC. The AMD Ryzen 9 processor and 16GB of RAM let you run graphics-heavy games smoothly, while the potent NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 graphics produce high-quality visuals on the 14-inch Full HD display. This ASUS notebook PC has 1TD SSD that shortens load times and offers ample storage.

MSI GS66

MSI GS66 10SE Laptop: Play it out on the battlefield with this 15.6-inch MSI Stealth gaming laptop. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 graphics card lets you run modern titles at high settings for fluid, responsive gameplay, while the Intel Core i7 processor and 16GB of RAM deliver reliable powerful performance. This VR-ready MSI Stealth gaming laptop boasts a 512GB SSD for ample file storage and rapid start-ups.

Features

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14	MSI GS66
Windows 10 operating system	Windows 10 Pro
14″ Full HD display with 120Hz refresh rate	15.6″ Full HD display
16GB system memory for intense multitasking and gaming	10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-10750H mobile processor
Solid State Drive (PCI-e)	16GB system memory for intense multitasking and gaming
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 graphics	Solid State Drive (PCI-e)
Virtual Reality Ready	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 graphics
Speakers with Smart AMP Technology and Dolby Atmos	Dynaudio premium sound speakers with subwoofer
Weighs 3.64 lbs. and measures 0.7″ thin	Weighs 4.63 lbs. and measures 0.7″ thin
HDMI output expands your viewing options	HDMI output expands your viewing options
Wireless/Wired connectivity (WiFi 6 – 802.11 ax)	Thunderbolt port for connecting advanced monitors and external drives
Chiclet keyboard with white backlight	Wireless/Wired connectivity (WiFi 6 – 802.11 ax)
Basic software package included	Built-in HD webcam with microphone
	RGB backlit keyboard

Technical Specification

Key Specs		ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14	MSI GS66
	2-in-1 Design	No
	Backlit Keyboard	Yes	Yes
	Screen Size	14 inches	15.6 inches
	Touch Screen	No	No
	Storage Type	SSD	SSD
	Total Storage Capacity	1000 gigabytes	512 gigabytes
	Solid State Drive Capacity	1000 gigabytes	512 gigabytes
	System Memory (RAM)	16 gigabytes	16 gigabytes
	Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
	Processor Speed (Base)	2.3 gigahertz	2.6 gigahertz
	Processor Model	AMD 3rd Generation Ryzen 9	Intel 10th Generation Core i7
	Processor Model Number	4900HS	i7-10750H
	Operating System	Windows 10	Windows 10 Pro
	Battery Life	10 hours
	Voice Assistant Built-in
	Battery Type	Lithium-ion	Lithium-polymer
General
	Product Name	ROG Zephyrus G14 14″ Gaming Laptop – AMD Ryzen 9 – 16GB Memory – NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 – 1TB SSD	GS66 10SE 15.6″ Laptop – Intel Core i7 – 16GB Memory – NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 – 512GB SSD
	Brand	ASUS	MSI
	Model Number	GA401IV-BR9N6	GS66044
	Color	Moonlight White	Black Core
	Color Category	Multi	Black
Feature
	Keyboard Touch Screen	No	No
	Backlit Keyboard	Yes	Yes
	Touchpad Type
	Cooling System	Air	Air
	Security Features
	Operating System Architecture
Ports
	Headphone Jack	Yes	Yes
	Number of USB Ports (Total)	2	3
	Number of Thunderbolt Ports (Total)
	Number of USB 3.0 Type A Ports	2	3
	Number of Thunderbolt 3 Ports		1
	Number of Thunderbolt 3 Ports		1
	Number of HDMI Outputs (Total)	1	1
	Number of USB 3.1 Type C Ports		1
Display
	Screen Size	14 inches	15.6 inches
	Screen Resolution	1920 x 1080 (Full HD)	1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
	Touch Screen	No	No
	Display Type	Full HD Widescreen LED	Full HD Widescreen LED
Storage
	Storage Type	SSD	SSD
	Total Storage Capacity	1000 gigabytes	512 gigabytes
	Solid State Drive Capacity	1000 gigabytes	512 gigabytes
	Solid State Drive Interface	PCIe	PCIe
	Hard Drive Accelerator	None	None
Memory
	System Memory (RAM)	16 gigabytes	16 gigabytes
	Type of Memory (RAM)	DDR4 SDRAM	DDR4 SDRAM
	System Memory RAM Speed	3200 megahertz	2666 megahertz
	Cache Memory	4 megabytes
	System Memory RAM Expandable To	24 gigabytes	64 gigabytes
	Number Of Memory Slots		2
	Number of Memory Sticks Included		2
Graphics
	Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
	Graphics Type	Discrete	Discrete
	GPU Brand	NVIDIA	NVIDIA
	Video Memory	6000 megabytes	6000 megabytes

Processor
	Processor Brand	AMD	Intel
	Processor Speed (Base)	2.3 gigahertz	2.6 gigahertz
	Processor Model	AMD 3rd Generation Ryzen 9	Intel 10th Generation Core i7
	Processor Model Number	4900HS	i7-10750H
Connectivity
	Internet Connectivity	Wi-Fi	Ethernet, Wi-Fi
	Bluetooth Enabled	Yes	Yes
	Embedded Mobile Broadband	None	None
	NFC Enabled	No	No
Network
	Wireless Networking	Wireless-AX
	Ethernet		10/100/1000
	Ethernet Card		10/100/1000
	Number Of Ethernet Ports		1
Compatibility
	Operating System	Windows 10	Windows 10 Pro
	Voice Assistant Built-in
	Works With
Included
	Built-In Webcam	No	Yes
	Optical Drive Type	None	None
	Blu-Ray Player
	Included Software	EverNote, Netflix, Microsoft Office 365 (30 days trial), Dropbox
	Additional Accessories Included	Power adapter	Power adapter
	Numeric Keypad
	Additional Accessories Included
Power
	Battery Life	10 hours
	Battery Cells	4-cell	4-cell
	Battery Type	Lithium-ion	Lithium-polymer
Dimension
	Product Height	0.7 inches	0.7 inches
	Product Width	12.8 inches	14.2 inches
	Product Depth	8.7 inches	9.6 inches
	Product Weight	3.64 pounds	4.63 pounds
Audio
	Audio Technology	Smart AMP Technology	Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology
	Speaker Type	2x 2.5W speakers	Stereo speakers

Jaskaran Singh

Jaskaran, a tech enthusiast from childhood, inspired by his father, began his tech journey by rooting Android phones. He now writes on various tech topics, aiming to simplify complex ideas for a broad audience. His writing is direct, concise, and flows effortlessly, making tech topics accessible and engaging.