The ASUS ROG Strix G15 is a more budget-friendly option with decent battery life and good performance for general use and gaming, plus it is relatively lightweight, making it portable. The MSI Titan GT77, on the other hand, is a premium, performance-oriented machine with significantly higher performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks due to its more powerful CPU and GPU. It also offers a superior Mini LED display with higher resolution, which is better for color accuracy and detail. However, the higher performance comes at the cost of a higher price, larger size, and heavier weight, meaning it's less portable than the ASUS. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15
Good portability
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
Very good speakers
Best in class keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.7/10
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
284.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.5/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 is good.
The MSI Titan GT77 excels over the ASUS ROG Strix G15 in CPU performance, RAM, and screen quality with a higher resolution and better color representation, but it sacrifices portability and has a shorter battery life due to its larger screen and more powerful components.
Gaming and AI
7.0/10
10.0/10
5.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
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 is good.
The MSI Titan GT77 surpasses the ASUS ROG Strix G15 in gaming and 3D performance primarily due to its superior GPU, the Nvidia RTX 4080, compared to the ROG Strix G15's Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti, which significantly affects graphics handling and frame rates. Additionally, while both laptops feature screens with the same refresh rate which is crucial for smooth gaming, the Titan GT77 offers a higher-quality Mini LED display with a higher resolution, which enhances visual experience for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.6/10
10.0/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
5.6/10
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 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 with its AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti GPU is a solid choice for engineering and design but may fall short in handling extremely complex tasks due to lesser RAM and a lower screen color accuracy compared to the MSI Titan GT77.
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 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
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 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
9.7/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
284.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
The MSI Titan GT77 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix G15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When choosing between the ASUS ROG Strix G15 and the MSI Titan GT77, consider that the Titan GT77 generally offers superior screen resolution and brightness, enhancing clarity and visibility for everyday tasks and detailed engineering design work. The Titan GT77 also covers a wider range of colors, crucial for precision in design tasks requiring accurate color representation. However, for gaming and 3D applications where motion smoothness is key, neither laptop's screen performs optimally due to their lower refresh rates, affecting fluidity in fast-paced visual content.
Portability
Good
Poor
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
7.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 has good 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 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,249
$5,430
$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 Titan GT77 costs $5,430.
"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 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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