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Updated January 10, 2024·

If you prioritize a larger, higher-resolution screen and better overall build quality, including a more comfortable keyboard and superior speakers, the MSI Raider GE77Hx is the better option. However, it is heavier and less portable than the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15, which offers a higher refresh rate screen for smoother motion, making it potentially better for fast-paced games. Both have similar processing power and graphics capabilities, making them both suitable for intensive tasks and gaming. The ASUS may be preferable if you prefer something lighter and more agile, while the MSI is advantageous for its premium features and larger display. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15
  • Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE77Hx
  • Very good for general use
  • Very good overall display quality
  • Very good overall build quality
  • Excellent keyboard

Key differences

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Screen Quality

7.9
ROG Strix Scar 15
Raider GE77Hx
8.4
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE77Hx has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.

Portability

Fair
ROG Strix Scar 15
Raider GE77Hx
Poor
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 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
ROG Strix Scar 15
Raider GE77Hx
8.5
The MSI Raider GE77Hx has very good build quality, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has good build quality.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.8
ROG Strix Scar 15
Raider GE77Hx
8.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
283.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Raider GE77Hx to be very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is good.

Gaming and AI

8.3
ROG Strix Scar 15
Raider GE77Hx
8.7
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 are both very good for gaming and AI.

Engineering and Design

8.5
ROG Strix Scar 15
Raider GE77Hx
8.8
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE77Hx and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 are both very good for engineering and design.

Content Creation

8.0
ROG Strix Scar 15
Raider GE77Hx
8.2
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE77Hx and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 are both very good for content creation.

Software Development

7.4
ROG Strix Scar 15
Raider GE77Hx
7.9
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 are both good for software development.

Battery

5.5 Hours
ROG Strix Scar 15
Raider GE77Hx
5.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE77Hx has 5.5 hours of battery life.

Cost

$2,000
ROG Strix Scar 15
Raider GE77Hx
$1,999
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$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

$3,000

The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has a price of $2,000 and the MSI Raider GE77Hx costs $1,999.

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How the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and the MSI Raider GE77Hx compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15MSI Raider GE77Hx
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15MSI Raider GE77Hx

GENERAL

Price
$2,000
$1,999
Release Date
February 1, 2022June 1, 2022
Overall Dimensions
13.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.98''15.6'' x 11.2'' x 1.02''
Weight
5.07 lbs6.39 lbs
Width
13.94"15.63"
Depth
10.2"11.18"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i9-12900HIntel i7-12800HX
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
22
Storage
1024 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
5.5 Hours5.5 Hours
Battery Capacity
90 Wh99.9 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
15.6"17.3"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
1920 x 10802560 x 1440
Refresh Rate
300Hz240Hz
Display Brightness
283 nits350 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.8/108.5/10
Portability Score
6.9/105.9/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
YesYes
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
6.8/106.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
8.5/109/10
Speaker Quality Score
8.8/107.5/10
Webcam
No Webcam1080p
Fingerprint Reader
NoNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
23
USB-C ports
22
USB-C Charging
YesNo
Display Outputs
33
Thunderbolt Version
44

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ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15

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Vaidyanathan Subramaniam | May 2022
"Asus continues to refine the ROG Strix Scar lineup with new upgrades. The Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 offers almost everything you would expect from a gaming laptop at this price. The build quality is great, connectivity options are decent, and there is enough scope for internal upgrades as well. Asus reverts to membrane switches for the keyboard — though not as "clickety" as the opto-mechanical ones we saw with last year's model, they still make for a decent typing and gaming experience. The lack of biometrics in any form is a downer."

MSI Raider GE77Hx

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Sascha Mölck | July 2022
"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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