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For a high-end user experience, the Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D is a top-tier choice with its cutting-edge AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D processor and Nvidia RTX 4090 graphics, ensuring exceptional performance for gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning tasks. Its 240Hz refresh rate and 169.78 PPI make it ideal for fast-paced gaming and detailed visual work. However, it's heavier and less portable, with a shorter battery life of 3 hours, which might not be ideal for on-the-go use. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE76 offers a balance between performance and portability, featuring an Intel i7-12700H processor and an Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU, which are slightly less powerful than the Asus but still excellent for demanding tasks. It has a longer battery life of 6 hours, making it more suitable for users who need to work or play for extended periods away from an outlet. The MSI also has a more diverse selection of ports, including an HDMI and more USB-C options, enhancing its versatility. Both laptops have 32GB of RAM and 2560 x 1440 resolution screens, ensuring smooth multitasking and vivid visuals. The Asus has a slight edge in color accuracy and brightness, which is beneficial for professional photo editing or gaming in well-lit environments. The MSI, however, offers a better contrast ratio, which can improve the visual experience in darker scenes. Ultimately, if raw performance and the best gaming experience are your priorities and you don't mind the trade-off in portability and battery life, the Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D is the way to go. However, if you value longer battery life, a wider range of ports, and a more balanced approach to performance and mobility, the MSI Raider GE76 would be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D
- Excellent for gaming and AI
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE76
- Very good for software development
- Very good overall build quality
- Good battery life
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.3
8.6
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE76 has a better screen than the Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D for gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Battery
3.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D has 3 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE76 has 6 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
7.4
8.5
The MSI Raider GE76 has very good build quality, while the Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.1
8.4
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
3.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
5.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The MSI Raider GE76 and Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D are both very good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
9.2
8.9
9.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.3/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D to be excellent for gaming and AI, while the MSI Raider GE76 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
9.1
9.0
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
9.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.3/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D and MSI Raider GE76 are both excellent for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.2
8.4
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE76 and Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D 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
7.9
8.2
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Raider GE76 to be very good for software development, while the Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D 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.
Portability
Poor
Poor
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
6.6 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The MSI Raider GE76 and Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D both have poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$3,500
$3,552
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D has a price of $3,500 and the MSI Raider GE76 costs $3,552.
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Spec Comparison
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| Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 X3D | MSI Raider GE76 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,500 | $3,552 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 6, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 11.1'' x 1.11'' | 15.6'' x 11.2'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.61 lbs | 6.39 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.55" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.1" | 11.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 2048 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 3 Hours | 6 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 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | 384 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.7/10 | 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 | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 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 | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 4 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Florian Glaser | January 2022
"The MSI Raider GE76: with Alder Lake and RTX 3080 Ti to gaming heaven. Yes, MSI could improve some aspects (like the quality of the webcam), but the manufacturer offers a very convincing and balanced overall package. The biggest advantage is definitely the immense performance potential. The combination of Core i9-12900HK, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, 32 GB DDR5 RAM and two NVMe SSDs offers a lot of performance for the next couple of years and plenty of power for 3D applications. Most titles would run smoothly on an external 4K screen no matter the quality preset. We came away impressed with the integrated 360 Hz panel's fast response times and good color accuracy."
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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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