Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (Mid 2021) vs. MSI GE66 Raider 10SX: Which is better?

Here is a side by side comparison between Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (Mid 2021) and MSI GE66 Raider 10SX specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.

Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (Mid 2021) Pros

Reasons that Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (Mid 2021) is better than MSI GE66 Raider 10SX.

Newer manufacturing

2021 vs. 2020

Slightly faster CPU performance

Intel Core i9-11900H inside Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (Mid 2021) has a 15% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i9-10980HK inside MSI GE66 Raider 10SX.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (Mid 2021) - Intel Core i9-11900H
8,121
Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (Mid 2021) - Intel Core i7-11800H
7,908
MSI GE66 Raider 10SX - Intel Core i9-10980HK
7,013
MSI GE66 Raider 10SX - Intel Core i7-10750H
5,412
Supports faster memory

Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (Mid 2021) supports a faster memory speed than the MSI GE66 Raider 10SX. It supports up to 3200MHz versus 2933MHz of system memory on the MSI GE66 Raider 10SX.

Memory type and speed
Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (Mid 2021) - DDR4
3,200 MHz
MSI GE66 Raider 10SX - DDR4
2,933 MHz
About 13% lighter

Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (Mid 2021) weighed 4.6 pounds, 13% lighter than the 5.24 pounds MSI GE66 Raider 10SX.

WeightRazer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (Mid 2021)MSI GE66 Raider 10SX
Pound
4.6 lbs.
5.24 lbs.
Kilogram
2.09 kg
2.38 kg

MSI GE66 Raider 10SX Pros

We couldn't find any advantages of MSI GE66 Raider 10SX over Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (Mid 2021).

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (Mid 2021) and MSI GE66 Raider 10SX.

Supports the same maximum memory size of up to 64GB

Both laptops supports up to 64GB of system memory.

Max system memory size
Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (Mid 2021)
64 GB
MSI GE66 Raider 10SX
64 GB
Upgradable memory

Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.

MemoryRazer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (Mid 2021)MSI GE66 Raider 10SX
Slots
x2
x2
TypeDDR4DDR4

Prices

Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.

Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition 2021 11800H Price
Razer Blade 16 (2024) Gaming Laptop: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 - Intel Core i9-14900HX 14th Gen CPU - 16" OLED QHD+ 240Hz Display - 16GB RAM - 1TB SSD - Aluminum Unibody - Windows 11 - Chroma RGB
Razer Blade 16 (2024) Gaming Laptop: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 - Intel Core i9-14900HX 14th Gen CPU - 16" OLED QHD+ 240Hz Display - 16GB RAM - 1TB SSD - Aluminum Unibody - Windows 11 - Chroma RGB
By Razer
$2,999.99
Razer Blade 14 (2024) Gaming Laptop: AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS CPU - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 GPU - 14" QHD+ 240Hz HDR Display - 1TB SSD - 32GB DDR5 RAM - Aluminum Unibody - Chroma RGB - Mercury
Razer Blade 14 (2024) Gaming Laptop: AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS CPU - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 GPU - 14" QHD+ 240Hz HDR Display - 1TB SSD - 32GB DDR5 RAM - Aluminum Unibody - Chroma RGB - Mercury
By Razer
$2,699.99
Razer Blade 15 Gaming Laptop: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060-11th Gen Intel 8-Core i7 CPU - 15.6” QHD 240Hz - 16GB RAM - 1TB SSD - CNC Aluminum - Chroma RGB - THX Spatial Audio - Thunderbolt 3
Razer Blade 15 Gaming Laptop: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060-11th Gen Intel 8-Core i7 CPU - 15.6” QHD 240Hz - 16GB RAM - 1TB SSD - CNC Aluminum - Chroma RGB - THX Spatial Audio - Thunderbolt 3
By Razer
$2,299.99
MSI GE66 Raider 10SX Price
MSI GE66210 GE66 Raider 15.6" 300Hz 3ms Gaming Laptop Intel Core i7-10870H RTX3080 32GB 1TB NVMe SSD Win10 VR Ready
MSI GE66210 GE66 Raider 15.6" 300Hz 3ms Gaming Laptop Intel Core i7-10870H RTX3080 32GB 1TB NVMe SSD Win10 VR Ready
By MSI
$1,910.91
MSI GE66 Raider 15.6" QHD 240Hz Gaming Display, Intel Core i9-11980HK, NVIDIA GeForce RTX3070, 32GB, 1TB NVMe SSD, Win10, Titanium Blue (11UG-068)
MSI GE66 Raider 15.6" QHD 240Hz Gaming Display, Intel Core i9-11980HK, NVIDIA GeForce RTX3070, 32GB, 1TB NVMe SSD, Win10, Titanium Blue (11UG-068)
By MSI
$2,399.95
MSI Raider GE66 15.6" UHD 4K 120Hz Gaming Laptop: Intel Core i9-12900HK RTX 3080 Ti 32GB DDR5 1TB NVMe SSD, USB-Type C, Thunderbolt 4, Cooler Boost 5, Win11 Home: Titanium Blue 12UHS-235
MSI Raider GE66 15.6" UHD 4K 120Hz Gaming Laptop: Intel Core i9-12900HK RTX 3080 Ti 32GB DDR5 1TB NVMe SSD, USB-Type C, Thunderbolt 4, Cooler Boost 5, Win11 Home: Titanium Blue 12UHS-235
By MSI
$2,939.99

Availability

Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (Mid 2021)MSI GE66 Raider 10SX
Released20212020
Release DateAnnounced on July 14, 2021.-
Pricing
  • $2,299.99
    i7-11800H 16GB 1TB RTX 3060 QHD 240Hz
  • $2,699.99
    i7-11800H 16GB 1TB RTX 3070 FHD 360Hz
  • $2,699.99
    i7-11800H 16GB 1TB RTX 3070 QHD 240Hz
  • $3,099.99
    i7-11800H 32GB 1TB RTX 3080 FHD 360Hz
  • $3,099.99
    i7-11800H 32GB 1TB RTX 3080 QHD 240Hz
  • $3,399.99
    i9-11900H 32GB 1TB RTX 3080 OLED 4K 60Hz
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Exterior

Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (Mid 2021)MSI GE66 Raider 10SX
Dimensions13.98” x 9.25” x 0.67” (355 mm x 235 mm x 16.99 mm)14.09” x 10.51” x 0.92” (358 x 267 x 23.4 mm)
Weight4.6 lbs (2.09 kg)5.24 lbs (2.38 kg)
Colors
Anodized Black
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Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Full-size backlit keyboard.
    • Per key RGB Powered by Razer Chroma™ N-Key rollover keyboard
    • Anti-ghosting keyboard
  • Precise Glass Touchpad
    • A large, clickable glass touchpad with Microsoft Precision Touchpad support.
  • Per-Key RGB gaming keyboard by SteelSeries
  • Silky smooth touchpad with multi-touch gesture
  • Mystic Light with panoramic aurora lighting design

Display

Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (Mid 2021)MSI GE66 Raider 10SX
Size15.6 Inches15.6 Inches
Info
  • 15.6” FHD 360Hz
    1920 x 1080 16:9 144Hz IPS 100% sRGB 2ms response time 4.9 mm side bezel factory calibrated
  • 15.6” QHD 240Hz
    2560 x 1440 16:9 240Hz IPS 95% sRGB 2.5ms response time NVIDIA G-Sync and Advanced Optimus 4.9 mm side bezel factory calibrated
  • 15.6” OLED 4K 60Hz
    3840 x 2160 16:9 60Hz IPS 100% DCI-P3 1ms response time Touchscree Corning Gorilla Glass 4.9 mm side bezel factory calibrated
  • 15.6" UHD (3840x2160), IPS-Level
  • 15.6" FHD (1920x1080), 144Hz, IPS-Level
  • 15.6" FHD (1920x1080), 240Hz, IPS-Level
  • 15.6" FHD (1920x1080), 300Hz, IPS-Level

Ports

Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (Mid 2021)MSI GE66 Raider 10SX
Left
  • 1 x USB-C
    Supports Thunderbolt 4, 20V USB-C chargers with PD 3.0.
  • 1 x USB-A
    Support USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps).
  • 1 x HDMI 2.1
    Supports up to 4K@120Hz.
  • 1 x SD Card Reader
    Supports UHS-III.
  • 1 x Kensington lock slot.
Right
  • 1 x USB-C
    Supports Thunderbolt 4, 20V USB-C chargers with PD 3.0.
  • 2 x USB-A
    Support USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps).
  • 1 x 3.5mm combo audio jack.
  • 1 x AC power port.
  • 1 x USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 with DisplayPort
  • 1 x USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2
  • 2 x USB Type-A 3.2 Gen 1
  • 1 x USB Type-A 3.2 Gen 2
  • 1 x RJ45
  • 1 x SD (XC/HC)
  • 1 x HDMI (4K @ 60Hz)
  • 1 x Mini-DisplayPort
  • 1x Mic-in/Headphone-out Combo Jack

Internal Specs

Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (Mid 2021)MSI GE66 Raider 10SX
Processor
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11800H
    8 cores, 16 threads, 2.30 → 4.60 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 45W
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-11900H
    8 cores, 16 threads, 2.50 → 4.90 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 45W
  1. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-10750H
    6 cores, 12 threads, 2.60 → 5.00 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 45W
  2. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-10980HK
    8 cores, 16 threads, 2.40 → 5.30 GHz, 16MB SmartCache, 45W
Integrated Graphics
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11800H
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-11900H
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
  1. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-10750H
    Intel® UHD Graphics 630
    24 Execution Units, 350 → 1150 MHz
  2. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-10980HK
    Intel® UHD Graphics 630
    24 Execution Units, 350 → 1250 MHz
MemoryMemory Slots
  • 2 x DDR4 SODIMM slots
Memory Configurations
  • Speed: 3200 MHz
  • Memory Type: Non-ECC Single or Dual-Channel
  • Minimum Memory: 4GB
  • Maximum Memory: 64B
Up to 64GB 2933MHz Dual-channel DDR4 SDRAM
2 x SO-DIMM slots.
Discrete Graphics
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3060
    6GB GDDR6 Max Power: 80W 3840 CUDA cores. Speed: up to 1530 MHz
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3070
    8GB GDDR6 Max Power: 105W 5120 CUDA cores. Speed: up to 1410 MHz
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3080
    8GB GDDR6 Max Power: 105W 6144 CUDA cores. Speed: up to 1365 MHz
MSI GE66 Raider 10SGS
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2080 SUPER™ With Max-Q Design
    Video memory: 8GB GDDR6 VRAM.
MSI GE66 Raider 10SFS
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2070 SUPER™
    Video memory: 8GB GDDR6 VRAM.
MSI GE66 Raider 10SF
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 2070
    Video memory: 8GB GDDR6 VRAM.
StorageStorage Slots
  • 2 x M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 slots
Storage Configurations
  • Up to 2 x 2TB SSD
  • 1x M.2 SSD slot (NVMe PCIe Gen3)
  • 1x M.2 SSD Combo slot (NVMe PCIe Gen3 / SATA)

Connectivity

Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (Mid 2021)MSI GE66 Raider 10SX
Wi-FiIntel AX201
Up to 2400 Mbps Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WiFi 6 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.1
  • Killer AX Wi-Fi 6
  • 802.11 ax Wi-Fi 6
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 5.1
Ethernet-
  • Killer Gigabit LAN
    Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps.

Battery

Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (Mid 2021)MSI GE66 Raider 10SX
Size80Wh
Lithium-ion polymer battery.
99.9 Wh (4-cell Li-Ion battery)
Battery LifeUp to 7 hours of battery life-
Power Supply230W
Proprietary AC Adapter.
MSI GE66 Raider 10SF/10SGS
  • 230W slim power adapter
MSI GE66 Raider 10SFS
  • 280W slim power adapter

Software

Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (Mid 2021)MSI GE66 Raider 10SX
OSWindows 10 Home 64-bitWindows 10 Home
Built-in AppsRazer Synapse 3 enabled with programmable keyboard-

Camera & Audio

Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (Mid 2021)MSI GE66 Raider 10SX
Camera
  • Front-facing camera
    Top-mount front camera with Full HD 1080p.
  • Windows® Hello built-in IR camera
Front-facing camera
1080p (1920 x 1080 FHD) camera.
Audio
  • Built-in stereo speakers
  • THX® Spatial Audio
  • 3.5mm headphone/microphone combo port
  • Dolby® Atmos support, 7.1 Codec support (via HDMI)
  • Built-in array microphone
  • 2 x 2W Speaker
  • Duo Wave speaker design by Dynaudio system
  • High-Resolution Audio ready
  • Array Microphone

Misc

Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (Mid 2021)MSI GE66 Raider 10SX
Security
  • Windows Hello Facial Recognition
  • Intel® Platform Trust Technology (Intel® PTT) security embedded, sTPM 2.0
  • Kensington™ Security Slot
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In the box
  • Razer Blade 15" Advanced Edition
  • Power adapter + regional power cord
  • Micro-fiber cleaning cloth
  • Important Product Information Guide
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Key Features

Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (Mid 2021)MSI GE66 Raider 10SX
At Glance
Released in Mid
2021
16:9 QHD
15.6”
1440p 240Hz
Weight
4.6 lb
2.09 kg
Up to
Intel Core i9-11900H
8C/16T, 2.50 → 4.90 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,430
Single Core
Geekbench 5
8,121
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® UHD Graphics
32 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
Upgradable up to
64GB
3200 MHz DDR4
NVIDIA GeForce
RTX 3080
8GB GDDR6 Max at 105W
Released in
2020
16:9 FHD
15.6”
1080p 300Hz
Weight
5.24 lb
2.38 kg
Up to
Intel Core i9-10980HK
8C/16T, 2.40 → 5.30 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,223
Single Core
Geekbench 5
7,013
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® UHD Graphics 630
24 Execution Units, 350 → 1250 MHz
Upgradable up to
64GB
2933 MHz DDR4
NVIDIA® GeForce
RTX 2080 SUPER
8GB GDDR6

Comparison Summary

Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (Mid 2021) vs. MSI GE66 Raider 10SX

Razer has released the Blade 15 Advanced Edition (Mid 2021), a 15.6-inch machine, in mid-2021. It is powered by up to an octa-core Intel Core i9-11900H with a boost clock speed up to 4.90 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 with 8GB GDDR6 Max at 105W.

On the other hand, we have the 15.6-inch GE66 Raider 10SX was introduced by MSI about a year earlier in 2020. It comes with up to an octa-core Intel Core i9-10980HK with a boost clock speed up to 5.30 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER with 8GB GDDR6.

Geekbench 5 Single Core

Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (Mid 2021)1
11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11800H1,466100.00%
2
11th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-11900H1,43097.54%
MSI GE66 Raider 10SX1
10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-10750H1,13477.35%
2
10th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-10980HK1,22383.42%
01,466

Geekbench 5 Multi Core

Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (Mid 2021)1
11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11800H7,90897.38%
2
11th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-11900H8,121100.00%
MSI GE66 Raider 10SX1
10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-10750H5,41266.64%
2
10th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-10980HK7,01386.36%
08,121

Both Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (Mid 2021) and MSI GE66 Raider 10SX have the same 15.6-inch display size. In addition, The Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (Mid 2021) weighs 4.6 lbs. about 13% lighter than the 5.24 lbs. MSI GE66 Raider 10SX. Moreover, measured at 13.98” x 9.25” x 0.67”, the Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (Mid 2021) is much more portable than the MSI GE66 Raider 10SX at 14.09” x 10.51” x 0.92”.

Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (Mid 2021)MSI GE66 Raider 10SX

Moving over to upgradability, Razer claims that the Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (Mid 2021) supports up to 64GB 3200 MHz DDR4 memory that you can upgrade with two memory module slots on the motherboard. It also comes with two M.2 slots that users can easily upgrade and install an additional SSD to expand the storage on the device.

For MSI GE66 Raider 10SX, it supports up to 64GB 2933 MHz DDR4 memory that you can upgrade with two memory module slots on the motherboard. It also has two M.2 slots that users can easily swap or add an extra SSD to get extra space when needed. Besides that, it also comes with a SATA slot where you can install an additional 2.5-inch SATA-based SSD, SSHD, or a hard disk drive.

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