If budget is a major concern and you need a solid performer for general use and gaming, the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition stands out as an attractive option. However, if you're looking for top-tier performance for demanding tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, or high-end gaming, and are willing to invest more, the MSI Titan GT77 is tailored for these intense workloads. Keep in mind, though, that the MSI Titan GT77 also tends to be heavier and bulkier, which can hinder portability, while the ASUS might offer more mobility but with sacrifices in raw power and cutting-edge features. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Titan GT77
Very good for general use
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
Very good overall build quality
Best in class keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.6/10
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
283.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.5/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition offers a solid combination of CPU and RAM suitable for daily tasks, but it's the MSI Titan GT77 that stands out with significantly higher RAM and top-tier CPU, along with its superior screen quality, explained by its higher resolution and color accuracy. The Strix G15 is more portable and has longer battery life, making it more convenient for on-the-go use, whereas the Titan GT77, though less portable and with shorter battery life, excels in performance and display for demanding applications.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
10.0/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class 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
10.0/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.5/10
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 Strix G15 Advantage Edition is very good.
The MSI Titan GT77 surpasses the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition with a more powerful CPU, substantially larger RAM, and a superior GPU, which are very important for demanding engineering and design tasks, along with a higher-resolution Mini LED screen that ensures better screen quality. However, the ASUS has the advantage of being more portable due to its lighter weight and longer battery life, although it falls behind in CPU, RAM, GPU, and screen quality, which are critical for intense engineering work.
Content Creation
7.7/10
9.1/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
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 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.
Software Development
7.3/10
9.1/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent for software development, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition 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
7.9/10
9.7/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
The MSI Titan GT77 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 Titan GT77 offers a superior viewing experience due to its higher resolution and brighter display, making text sharp and videos vibrant, which enhances everyday tasks like browsing and watching movies. When it comes to engineering and design work, the Titan GT77 stands out with more accurate color representation across different spectrums such as DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, which is crucial for professionals who require color precision for their projects. However, for gaming and 3D applications where the refresh rate reigns supreme for fluid motion, neither laptop excels due to lower refresh rates, meaning they may not be the best fit for fast-paced or competitive games where smooth visuals are key.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has 9 hours of battery life. The MSI Titan GT77 has 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
7.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has only fair portability, while the MSI Titan GT77 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
8.5/10
The MSI Titan GT77 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
$5,430
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has a price of $1,500 and the MSI Titan GT77 costs $5,430.
"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 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."
Get a great deal on the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition or the MSI Titan GT77
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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