Considering the ASUS ROG Flow X16 is notably less expensive than the MSI Titan GT77, the ASUS is likely to offer good value for general use, casual gaming, and portability, as it is lighter and also doubles as a tablet. In contrast, the MSI Titan GT77, with its higher price, provides top-notch performance for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming due to its superior processing power and graphics. Additionally, the MSI has a larger and higher-resolution display, which is great for detail-oriented work, but it's significantly heavier, making it less ideal for frequent travel. If budget constraints are less of a concern and you need peak performance, the MSI is the better option, while the ASUS is more suitable for those seeking a balance between cost and versatility. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X16
Good portability
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the MSI Titan GT77
Best in class for engineering and design
Best in class for gaming and AI
Excellent for software development
Excellent for content creation
Best in class overall display quality
Best in class keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.0/10
8.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
502.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.5/10
The MSI Titan GT77 and ASUS ROG Flow X16 are both very good for general use, though the MSI Titan GT77 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 offers good portability and battery life for general use, with a high-quality touchscreen display and decent performance, while the MSI Titan GT77 delivers superior performance with more memory and a more powerful processor, alongside an exceptional display quality, but its larger size and weight make it less portable.
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
10.0/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ROG Flow X16 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 with its Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 165 Hz offers a balance between smooth visuals and responsive gameplay, suitable for gaming and 3D applications. In contrast, the MSI Titan GT77 steps up with a significantly more powerful Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU and a Mini LED display, but with a lower refresh rate of 144 Hz, making it ideal for top-tier gaming and demanding 3D tasks where graphical performance is paramount.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
10.0/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for engineering and design, while the ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16, with its AMD Ryzen CPU, Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, and IPS screen, offers strong performance for engineering tasks and is more portable with a 2-in-1 design ideal for presentation and design work. In contrast, the MSI Titan GT77 boasts a more powerful Intel i9 CPU and Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU, significantly more RAM, and a superior Mini LED display, making it a top choice for the most demanding engineering and design tasks, despite being less portable.
Content Creation
8.0/10
9.1/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent for content creation, while the ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good.
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
9.1/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent for software development, while the ASUS ROG Flow X16 is good.
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.
Screen Quality
8.5/10
9.7/10
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
The MSI Titan GT77 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Flow X16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a vibrant display with high resolution and brightness, making it excellent for general activities and intricate work in engineering and design due to its accurate color reproduction. The MSI Titan GT77 offers an even better visual experience with its superior resolution and brightness combined with wider color gamuts suited for professional engineering and design tasks, ensuring precise color details. However, both laptops fall short for Gaming and 3D endeavors as their screens do not have the high refresh rates required for the smoothest visual performance in fast-paced scenarios.
Portability
Good
Poor
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
7.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has good portability, while the MSI Titan GT77 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,300
$5,430
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a price of $1,300 and the MSI Titan GT77 costs $5,430.
"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 Titan GT77 HX 13V is the utimate gaming laptop with RTX 4090 & Core i9-13950HX. The new MSI Titan GT77 will most likely only reach a very small group of users due to the high price, but it is still an impressive showcase of what is possible. The high-end gamer combines the best components you can currently get in almost every regard and it is a very good overall package, which does not have to hide behind full-fledged desktop systems."
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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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