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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is more expensive and comes with a higher-end processor than the MSI Raider GE77Hx, which may offer better performance for intensive tasks but at a higher cost. The MSI has a higher resolution screen, which could be better for tasks that benefit from sharper images, like design or video editing, but may consume more battery. Both have similar weights and thickness, making portability comparable. If budget is a concern and a sharper display is desired, the MSI may be the better choice; if you prioritize higher performance in CPU-intensive tasks and can invest more, consider the ASUS.. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE77Hx
- Very good for general use
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.1
8.4
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
292.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE77Hx has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 for general use, engineering and design, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17, while offering a good resolution and brightness for everyday tasks, lacks the high refresh rates required for smooth visuals in fast-paced 3D applications, such as gaming. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE77Hx's very good screen quality in general use and engineering stems from its superior resolution and brightness, coupled with an expansive color range that benefits professional design work. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D due to their lower refresh rates, which are key for fluid motion and responsiveness in these scenarios.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has 7 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.
Cost
$2,499
$2,140
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 has a price of $2,499 and the MSI Raider GE77Hx costs $2,140.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
8.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
292.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
5.8/10
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 17 is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17, with a high-end CPU and sufficient RAM, excels in general use, offering a balance of power for multitasking and applications; however, its lower screen resolution compared to the MSI Raider GE77Hx, which also has an excellent CPU and RAM for everyday tasks, is counterbalanced with a higher resolution display for sharper visuals, though this may affect its battery life which is slightly less than the ASUS. Both laptops are challenged in portabilty due their size and weight, making them less ideal for frequent travel.
Gaming and AI
8.4
8.7
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
360Hz
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 17 are both very good for gaming and AI.
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
8.6
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 17 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and the MSI Raider GE77Hx are both excellent for engineering and design due to their powerful CPUs, ample RAM, and high-performing GPUs. The ASUS model offers a very high refresh rate screen which is great for fluid visuals, while the MSI has a higher resolution display for sharp detail, though both are less portable and have louder operating noise compared to other laptops.
Content Creation
8.2
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 17 are both very good for content creation.
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
7.5
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
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 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.
Portability
Poor
Poor
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
6.3 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and MSI Raider GE77Hx both have poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and MSI Raider GE77Hx both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 and the MSI Raider GE77Hx compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 | MSI Raider GE77Hx |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,499 | $2,140 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 11.1'' x 1.02'' | 15.6'' x 11.2'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.39 lbs | 6.39 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.55" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.1" | 11.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-12900H | Intel i7-12800HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 292 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.9/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | No Webcam | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Allen Ngo | May 2021
"Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 laptop review: liquid metal 7 nm AMD Zen 3 is stunning. The raw performance increase is absolutely bonkers if you're upgrading from a laptop on Coffee Lake-H or older. The 45 W Ryzen 9 5900HX is neck-to-neck with the thicker, heavier, and hotter Schenker Ultra 17 running on a desktop-class Core i9-11900K despite their wide TDP differences. The performance-per-watt advantages can make Intel Rocket Lake feel like a last generation platform at times. As for the chassis itself, it's a huge light show with RGB LEDs on almost all sides of the system."
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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