The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is a more affordable and slightly more portable gaming laptop with a good balance of performance for general purposes, gaming, and engineering tasks. It offers solid graphics, good battery life, and a quality build. On the other hand, the MSI Titan GT77 is a premium, top-tier laptop that boasts superior performance across all areas, especially in 3D and machine learning, with a higher-resolution display. However, it's heavier and less portable than the ASUS, which may matter if you travel frequently. Consider the Asus for a budget-friendlier option with good overall capabilities, or the MSI if you require the absolute best performance and can handle less portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has no clear advantages over the MSI Titan GT77.
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
7.8/10
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
283.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
6.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.5/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is very good for general use, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 offers a fair balance for general use, with decent portability and battery life but a more modest screen and performance when compared to the MSI Titan GT77, which excels with its superior CPU, RAM, and remarkable screen quality but sacrifices portability and has a lower battery life.
Gaming and AI
8.3/10
10.0/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is very good.
The MSI Titan GT77 stands out with its higher-end Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU and a screen that not only has a higher refresh rate but also offers superior screen quality with Mini LED technology, making it ideal for gaming and 3D tasks. Meanwhile, the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is also a strong contender with a competent Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a high refresh rate screen, providing great performance, but it falls slightly behind the Titan GT77 in terms of ultimate gaming and 3D graphics capabilities.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
10.0/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.8/10
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 Scar 15 is very good.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is considered very good for engineering and design due to its high-performance CPU and GPU, ample RAM, and quality IPS screen; however, the MSI Titan GT77 is considered the best in this domain because it has an even more powerful CPU and GPU, significantly more RAM, superior screen quality with a Mini LED display, and greater resolution, providing exceptional detail and color accuracy for the most demanding tasks. The Titan GT77's heavier weight and larger size make it less portable compared to the ASUS model, but the tradeoff comes with a keyboard and speaker quality that is top-notch, alongside excellent heat management and very quiet operating noise, making it an ideal choice for intensive engineering and design work without distractions.
Content Creation
8.0/10
9.1/10
9.2/10
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 Scar 15 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
7.4/10
9.1/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent for software development, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 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
7.9/10
9.7/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
The MSI Titan GT77 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 offers a satisfying balance of resolution and brightness, providing crisp visuals and good visibility. When it comes to engineering and design, the MSI Titan GT77 excels with superior color accuracy and range, making it ideal for professionals who require precise color representation. However, both laptops have lower refresh rates which are less optimal for gaming and 3D applications where smoother motion and faster screen updates are critical for the best experience.
Portability
Fair
Poor
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
7.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has only fair 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 Scar 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,000
$5,430
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has a price of $2,000 and the MSI Titan GT77 costs $5,430.
"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."
"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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