The ASUS ROG Flow X16 offers better portability with its smaller screen and lighter weight, making it a good choice for those who move around often. Its touchscreen and high screen refresh rate may also benefit creative professionals and gamers. However, the MSI Raider GE77Hx has a larger screen, more powerful graphics, and a higher refresh rate which is excellent for gaming and intensive engineering work, but it is heavier and less portable. Both have similar battery life, sufficient for several hours of typical use, but intensive tasks will drain them faster. If your preference leans towards gaming or demanding applications, and you don't mind the extra weight, the MSI may suit you better. On the other hand, if mobility and touchscreen functionality are priorities, the ASUS could be the better fit. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X16
Good portability
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE77Hx
Very good for gaming and AI
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
8.7/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ROG Flow X16 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16, with its Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics, is adept at gaming and 3D applications but may fall short compared to the MSI Raider GE77Hx, which sports a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and offers a higher screen refresh rate, enhancing the visual fluidity and gaming experience. Additionally, the MSI's larger screen size with higher resolution contributes to better screen quality, although both devices possess high-quality CPUs suitable for demanding tasks.
Screen Quality
8.5/10
8.4/10
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a better screen than the MSI Raider GE77Hx for general use, and engineering and design, while the MSI Raider GE77Hx has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and MSI Raider GE77Hx have displays with high resolution and brightness, making them crisp and vibrant for general activities like browsing and video streaming. For engineering and design tasks, their screens cover a wide range of colors, ensuring accuracy and consistency which is essential for professionals in those fields. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates may detract from the smoothness and responsiveness that avid gamers and 3D designers seek.
Portability
Good
Poor
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has good portability, while the MSI Raider GE77Hx has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,300
$2,140
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a price of $1,300 and the MSI Raider GE77Hx costs $2,140.
The MSI Raider GE77Hx and ASUS ROG Flow X16 are both very good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
8.8/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE77Hx and ASUS ROG Flow X16 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and the MSI Raider GE77Hx are both suited for engineering and design due to their high-quality screens, ample RAM, and powerful CPUs and GPUs, which handle demanding tasks well. However, the ASUS offers better portability and a touchscreen, which might be beneficial for certain design tasks, while the MSI boasts a larger screen and a more powerful GPU, catering to those who prioritize visual space and graphic performance over portability and touchscreen functionality.
Content Creation
8.0/10
8.2/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE77Hx and ASUS ROG Flow X16 are both very good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.7/10
7.9/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx and ASUS ROG Flow X16 are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Battery
5.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE77Hx has 5.5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Build Quality
8.5/10
8.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and MSI Raider GE77Hx both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow X16 and the MSI Raider GE77Hx compare to other laptops
"Above all else, the Asus ROG Flow X16 is one thing - versatile! It is a thin, mobile work device, it's a 2-in-1, tablet, a powerful workstation and even a gaming PC. But something even more surprising: It does all of these things really well without making any big blunders. It's anything but a lazy compromise. Because, despite its compact dimensions and 2-in-1 functionality, the hardware isn't throttled and boasts, at least in turbo mode, above-average performance."
"The MSI Raider GE77 offers a lot of power for a lot of money. The main components consist of a Core i9-12900HX CPU, a GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (175 watts TGP, 16 GB VRAM), and 64 GB of RAM, which makes for a high overall performance level. The GeForce GPU in particular scores some of the highest scores we have seen from this chip. Both the CPU and the GPU are able to run at continuously high clock speeds. The relatively high heat and noise emissions match our expectations for this device class. With approximately 5.5 to 6.5 hours, the battery life is good for a powerful 4K laptop."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
About MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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