The ASUS ROG Strix G17 offers solid performance and is notably less expensive, making it a good option if you're budget-conscious but still want a capable machine for general use or gaming. However, if you require a laptop for extremely intensive tasks like high-end gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning, the MSI Titan GT77, albeit at a higher cost, delivers top-tier performance and can handle demanding applications more smoothly. The ASUS is lighter and may be more portable, while the MSI has a higher resolution display that could benefit creative professionals in need of sharp visuals. Battery life and portability typically take a hit with more powerful hardware, so expect the MSI to be less convenient for travel. Consider your primary usage, need for mobility, and budget when choosing between these two. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G17
Best in class speakers
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
7.9/10
8.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
320.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
3.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.5/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Strix G17 is good.
The MSI Titan GT77 outshines the ASUS ROG Strix G17 in general use due to its superior CPU, much larger RAM capacity, and more vibrant Mini LED display with higher resolution ensuring crisp and vivid image quality. While the ASUS is lighter and thus more portable, the MSI Titan has better battery life and overall build including keyboard and speaker quality, though at the expense of being significantly heavier, reflecting a compromise between performance and portability.
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
10.0/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
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 G17 is very 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
8.8/10
10.0/10
9.8/10
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 G17 is very good.
The MSI Titan GT77 is favored for engineering and design work due to its superior main processor, larger RAM, and more powerful GPU, which enable higher performance in computational and graphical tasks; meanwhile, it also boasts a higher resolution Mini LED screen, providing better screen quality for detailed visuals. On the other hand, while the ASUS ROG Strix G17 is highly capable with its AMD processor and adequate GPU, plus a commendable IPS display, it falls slightly behind in top-tier performance and screen fidelity compared to the MSI Titan GT77, yet it remains an option where slightly less weight and better portability are desired.
Content Creation
8.3/10
9.1/10
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2560 x 1600
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 G17 is very 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
9.1/10
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent for software development, while the ASUS ROG Strix G17 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
8.4/10
9.7/10
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
320.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
The MSI Titan GT77 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix G17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 offers a pleasing display with good resolution and brightness, making it suitable for daily tasks and detailed engineering work, but its lower refresh rate detracts from the high-speed visuals required in 3D applications and gaming. The MSI Titan GT77 stands out with an excellent display that provides crisp and vibrant visuals ideal for both everyday use and professional design tasks due to its combination of high resolution, brightness, and wide color gamut coverage. However, like the ASUS, its gaming and 3D performance suffers from a refresh rate that's less optimal for the fast-paced action these activities demand.
Battery
3.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has 3 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.
Build Quality
7.8/10
8.5/10
The MSI Titan GT77 has very good build quality, while the ASUS ROG Strix G17 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,391
$5,430
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Strix G17 has a price of $1,391 and the MSI Titan GT77 costs $5,430.
"The Asus ROG Strix G17 is an attractive but unbalanced gaming laptop. Its potent AMD Ryzen 9 processor excels in 1080p gaming, but playing at 1440p leaves the middling GeForce RTX 4060 GPU shouldering most of the burden. The display is exceptionally colorful, which is handy for content creators, but since this is a gaming laptop it would be better served with improved HDR capabilities. If battery life isn't a priority, the Strix G17 could serve as a designer by day and a gamer by night."
"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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