When considering the ASUS ROG Strix G18 and the MSI Raider GE77Hx, think about whether you prioritize cutting-edge gaming performance and thermal management, where the ASUS may excel, or if you prefer a balance between strong gaming capabilities and a slightly lower price point, which the MSI offers. The ASUS tends to cost more but may provide a superior experience for demanding tasks like intensive gaming or content creation. Meanwhile, the MSI might be a more cost-effective choice for those who still want high performance without stretching the budget as far. Also, take into account the weight and size if you plan to move the laptop frequently, as gaming laptops are often heavier and bulkier than general-purpose ones. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024)
Excellent for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Good battery life
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE77Hx
Very good overall build quality
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.7/10
8.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
422.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) and MSI Raider GE77Hx are both very good for general use, though the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 offers a powerful CPU and ample RAM, ensuring swift multitasking and application performance, with a high-quality screen for sharp visuals, but its large size and modest battery life can limit its portability. Despite those challenges, the MSI Raider GE77Hx also boasts similar high-end CPU and RAM capabilities, excellent screen quality for vivid detail, and enhanced heat management for prolonged use, yet it too trades off lighter weight and longer battery life for these performance gains.
Content Creation
8.8/10
8.2/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) and MSI Raider GE77Hx are both very good for content creation, though the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is somewhat better.
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
8.5/10
7.9/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) is very good for software development, while the MSI Raider GE77Hx 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
8.7/10
8.4/10
18.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
422.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has a better screen than the MSI Raider GE77Hx for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS and MSI laptops offer screens with high resolution and brightness, making images and text clear and easy to read, suitable for everyday tasks. Engineering and design professionals benefit from their wide color gamuts, ensuring precise color accuracy essential for detailed work. However, due to lower refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth rendering and gameplay, both models fall short for gaming and 3D applications where fluid motion is key.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 has 8 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.
Build Quality
7.8/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx has very good build quality, while the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) and MSI Raider GE77Hx are both very good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 is lauded for gaming and 3D applications due to its high-end GPU that provides exceptional graphics performance coupled with an advanced screen refresh rate for smoother visuals. While the MSI Raider GE77Hx also delivers a solid gaming experience with its capable GPU and high refresh rate screen, it might slightly lag behind the ASUS in extreme graphics processing scenarios, though it still maintains very good screen quality and computing power for demanding tasks.
Engineering and Design
9.2/10
8.8/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) to be excellent for engineering and design, while the MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 boasts top-tier CPU, RAM, and GPU specs, coupled with a high-quality screen, making it a powerhouse for resource-intensive engineering applications; conversely, while the MSI Raider GE77Hx is also very capable for engineering tasks with good CPU, RAM, GPU, and screen, it offers slightly greater portability, which may be beneficial for users frequently on the move. Both laptops have decent keyboards and speakers, and manage operating noise well, but such features are secondary to their core performance strengths.
Portability
Poor
Poor
18.0in
SIZE
17.3in
6.6 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The MSI Raider GE77Hx and ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) both have poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,203
$2,140
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) has a price of $2,203 and the MSI Raider GE77Hx costs $2,140.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G18 (2024) and the MSI Raider GE77Hx compare to other laptops
"With the ROG Strix G18, Asus has made an almost consistently good debut in the still quite new 18-inch laptop segment. The base unit case shows a few signs of weakness in the area of stability and is something which has an effect on the perceived quality of the input devices (the chassis tends to rattle a bit). Nevertheless, thanks to generous port features (incl. Thunderbolt 4), a striking design, and extensive lighting (keyboard, LED strip on the front), gamers get a fitting gaming platform."
"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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