For general use like browsing and watching movies, the ASUS will serve you well and is more portable with better battery life. If you're focused on high-end gaming, 3D rendering, or engineering software, the MSI, with a more powerful GPU and larger, higher-resolution screen, excels but is heavier and has shorter battery life than the ASUS. The MSI's overall build and heat management are superior; however, it's at a higher price point. In contrast, the ASUS has a better price-to-performance ratio for everyday tasks and is easier to carry around. Both have similar CPU and RAM, ensuring good performance across various applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G16
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
7.9/10
8.7/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
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 G16 is good.
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good for gaming and 3D because it has a more powerful GPU, the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti, and a higher screen refresh rate of 240 Hz, compared to the ASUS ROG Strix G16, which comes equipped with a Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a 165 Hz screen refresh rate. Although both laptops have high-quality screens and capable CPUs, these key features give the MSI Raider GE77Hx an edge in gaming and 3D performance.
Screen Quality
7.5/10
8.4/10
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
291.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE77Hx has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix G16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 offers a balance with a display that's sharp and bright for everyday tasks and detailed work in engineering, but it doesn't have a high refresh rate that gamers need for smooth visuals. Meanwhile, the MSI Raider GE77Hx's display delivers vivid and precise colors critical for engineering and design professionals; however, like the ASUS, it falls short for gaming due to a lower refresh rate. Both laptops are equipped with panels that offer good resolution and luminance, providing clarity and brightness for general use and professional applications, but gamers would find the screen's refresh capabilities lacking compared to specialized gaming laptops.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 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
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 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 G16 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,374
$2,140
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a price of $1,374 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 G16 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16, with its ample RAM and capable CPU, presents a good choice for general use, enhanced by its solid battery life and vast connectivity options, but its larger form factor and weight may hinder portability. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE77Hx packs a higher-resolution screen and superior speaker quality, offering a very good general use experience at the expense of reduced battery life and portability due to its larger screen and heavier build.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
8.8/10
9.6/10
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 G16 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 boasts a powerful Intel i7-series processor, a robust Nvidia RTX GPU, and a high-quality IPS display which makes it well-suited for engineering and design tasks, though its smaller screen and lower storage capacity may limit the scope of projects when compared to alternatives. In contrast, the MSI Raider GE77Hx offers a higher resolution and larger screen, superior GPU, and double the storage, providing an expansive workspace for complex designs and large engineering projects, but at the expense of greater weight and reduced portability.
Content Creation
7.9/10
8.2/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1200
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 G16 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
7.7/10
7.9/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx and ASUS ROG Strix G16 are both good for software development.
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.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G16 and the MSI Raider GE77Hx compare to other laptops
"With the mobile Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080, the Asus ROG Stix G16 hits the sweet spot between performance and cooling. The G16 also does not have to shy away from direct comparison with its supposedly stronger family member, the ROG Strix Scar 18 with its RTX 4090, as most benchmarks of the two laptops are very close to each other. Moreover, the G16 should be significantly cheaper. Depending on the supplier, the price difference here could be almost US$ 2,000. In the 2023 model series, Asus has significantly leveled out the differences between the two high-end lines."
"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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