The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is generally less expensive, has a good battery life, and offers solid performance for general, 3D, and engineering tasks, with a focus on gaming laptop appearance. It's more portable due to its lighter weight but has a smaller screen size and lower resolution compared to the MSI Raider GE77Hx. The MSI Raider, while more expensive, has a larger and higher resolution display, which could be beneficial for engineering and creative work. It has a slightly more powerful CPU and GPU, but this means it also has a lower battery life and is less portable due to its heavier weight. If you prioritize screen real estate and slightly better performance over battery life and portability, you might prefer the MSI Raider GE77Hx, but for a more balanced mix of price, performance, and portability, the ASUS ROG Strix G15 could be the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition
Good battery life
Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE77Hx
Very good for general use
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
8.7/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.0/10
8.8/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE77Hx and ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition are both very good for engineering and design, though the MSI Raider GE77Hx is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is ideal for engineering and design due to its powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and AMD Radeon GPU, offering high performance for graphics-intensive tasks, backed by a quality screen, but it is less portable and has fair keyboard and lower speaker quality.
Software Development
7.3/10
7.9/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx and ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition are both good for software development, though the MSI Raider GE77Hx is somewhat better.
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
7.9/10
8.4/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE77Hx has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the MSI Raider GE77Hx likely offers a higher resolution and brightness, making text sharper and content more vivid, whereas the ASUS ROG Strix G15, while still clear, may not match the MSI's level of detail. In engineering and design, the MSI may cover a wider range of the color spectrum, including DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, ensuring more accurate color representation, which is crucial in these fields, while the ASUS provides a decent range but not to the extent of the MSI. However, for gaming and 3D, the faster refresh rate which is vital for smooth motion may be lacking in both laptops, hence the poor screen quality assessment in these areas, despite adequate resolution and panel type.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has 9 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.
Portability
Fair
Poor
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has only fair portability, while the MSI Raider GE77Hx has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx has very good build quality, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,500
$2,140
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has a price of $1,500 and the MSI Raider GE77Hx costs $2,140.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Raider GE77Hx to be very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is a solid choice for general use with a high-quality CPU, ample RAM, and good battery life, but its screen quality and portability are moderate, balancing performance with some mobility. In contrast, the MSI Raider GE77Hx offers better screen quality, superior keyboard and speaker quality, and excellent heat management, but it's less portable and has shorter battery life, making it ideal for those who prioritize a high-end visual experience and performance in a stationary setup.
Content Creation
7.7/10
8.2/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Raider GE77Hx to be very good for content creation, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and the MSI Raider GE77Hx compare to other laptops
"The Asus ROG Strix G15, as the first in a line of "AMD Advantage"-branded notebooks, is a statement that yes, you can get a premium AMD gaming notebook. Maybe you can't have it all, but you can get pretty close. The ROG Strix G15's combination of the AMD Ryzen 5900HX and Radeon RX 6800M, as well as other technologies that take advantage of them, make a potent, thin gaming machine. Powerful Dolby Atmos speakers and long battery life when you aren't gaming are nice bonuses."
"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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