The ASUS ROG Strix G15 offers a good balance of power and portability, but considering the MSI Raider GE76 has a more powerful graphics card and processor along with a larger, higher resolution screen, it's better suited for demanding tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, or intensive engineering software. The MSI Raider, however, is heavier and less portable than the ASUS. Both have solid battery life, but if portability is important and you're usually engaged in general use or less demanding tasks, the ASUS might be the better option. If performance is the priority and you don't mind the extra weight, the MSI Raider excels in that regard. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15
Good portability
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE76
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good battery life
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.7/10
8.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
284.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 is good.
The Asus ROG Strix G15 offers a respectable general user experience, driven by a solid CPU and enough RAM, but its average screen quality and portability hinder its overall rating. In contrast, the MSI Raider GE76 delivers an enhanced experience due to its superior CPU, double RAM capacity which aids multitasking, better screen resolution and quality for a more vivid display, though it sacrifices portability and has a shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
7.0/10
8.9/10
5.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has an Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti GPU and a screen refresh rate of 144Hz, making it a solid choice for gaming and 3D applications. Meanwhile, the MSI Raider GE76 boasts a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 240Hz, which delivers an exceptional gaming and 3D experience, justifying its higher standing.
Engineering and Design
7.6/10
9.0/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
5.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE76 is excellent for engineering and design, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 is good.
The MSI Raider GE76 outperforms the ASUS ROG Strix G15 with a more powerful GPU, double the RAM, and a higher resolution screen, making it excellent for engineering and design tasks that demand high performance and visual clarity. However, it is larger and heavier, reducing portability, whereas the ASUS ROG Strix G15 balances decent performance with better portability, but with less RAM, a less powerful GPU, and a lower screen quality.
Content Creation
7.7/10
8.4/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 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
7.2/10
8.2/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for software development, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 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
7.1/10
8.6/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
284.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE76 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix G15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, a laptop's panel type, resolution, and brightness matter greatly; ASUS ROG Strix G15 offers a balance of these features providing clarity and comfort for everyday tasks, while the MSI Raider GE76's very good screen advances these qualities further for a sharper and brighter viewing experience. Engineering and design professionals need accurate color reproduction, where both laptops offer good coverage of color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, ensuring precise color work, with the MSI possibly edging out with slightly better performance. Gamers and 3D designers, however, would find both laptops lacking due to their poor refresh rates, which limits smooth motion and could hinder the gaming or 3D rendering experience where fluid visuals are key.
Portability
Good
Poor
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has good portability, while the MSI Raider GE76 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE76 has very good build quality, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,249
$3,552
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has a price of $1,249 and the MSI Raider GE76 costs $3,552.
"The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is a successful high-performance 15-inch laptop. The Asus ROG Strix impresses with an elaborate design and fast hardware. The latter can unleash its potential well in the large 15-inch case and achieve a decent performance boost compared to the previous generation. Especially the stunning 300 Hz display as well as the RTX 3070 and its generous TDP give gamers their money's worth. Asus didn't neglect seemingly small details, either, such as the keyboard and the maintenance options. The ROG Strix G15 offers a lot of pure performance and excellent workmanship in a 15-inch format, but connectivity leaves something to be desired."
"The MSI Raider GE76: with Alder Lake and RTX 3080 Ti to gaming heaven. Yes, MSI could improve some aspects (like the quality of the webcam), but the manufacturer offers a very convincing and balanced overall package. The biggest advantage is definitely the immense performance potential. The combination of Core i9-12900HK, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, 32 GB DDR5 RAM and two NVMe SSDs offers a lot of performance for the next couple of years and plenty of power for 3D applications. Most titles would run smoothly on an external 4K screen no matter the quality preset. We came away impressed with the integrated 360 Hz panel's fast response times and good color accuracy."
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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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