The ASUS TUF Dash 15 is less expensive, more portable with a longer battery life, and suitable for general use and gaming, though it has moderate storage and memory with a mid-range processor and graphics card. The MSI Raider GE76 is pricier but offers superior performance for 3D, machine learning, and engineering tasks due to its higher-end processor and advanced graphics card; it also has more storage and memory, a better display with higher resolution and refresh rate, but it's heavier and has less battery life, making it less portable. Choose ASUS for affordability and portability, or MSI for top-tier performance and a superior display. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Dash 15
Good portability
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE76
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.6/10
8.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
272.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for general use, while the ASUS TUF Dash 15 is good.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 offers a balance of decent performance with its capable CPU and RAM, good screen quality, and greater portability thanks to a lighter weight and commendable battery life. The MSI Raider GE76 stands out for its superior performance due to a more powerful CPU and double the RAM, sharper and more colorful screen, but is less portable and has a shorter battery life, making it less convenient for on-the-go use.
Gaming and AI
7.4/10
8.9/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS TUF Dash 15 is good.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 offers a solid gaming experience with a capable graphics card and high refresh rate, but the MSI Raider GE76 surpasses it with a more powerful GPU that delivers smoother, more detailed game visuals and faster screen response. While both have quality displays and processors, the MSI's superior screen quality and refresh rate, alongside a top-tier graphics card, make it a preferable choice for the most demanding gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.8/10
9.0/10
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE76 is excellent for engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Dash 15 is good.
The MSI Raider GE76 is equipped with a more powerful CPU and GPU, double the RAM, and a higher resolution screen that offers better color accuracy and contrast, making it excellent for engineering and design tasks that require high computing power and detailed visuals.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.4/10
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS TUF Dash 15 is 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
8.2/10
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for software development, while the ASUS TUF Dash 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
7.0/10
8.6/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
272.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE76 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Dash 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15's screen has a balanced resolution and brightness suitable for everyday tasks and is adequate for engineering and design due to its color accuracy but falls short for gaming and 3D because of its lower refresh rate. Conversely, the MSI Raider GE76 offers a high-quality display with excellent resolution and brightness, making it great for both general use and professional design work, thanks to its wide color gamut coverage, yet it too isn't ideal for 3D applications or gaming as it doesn't prioritize a high refresh rate. Therefore, users prioritizing office work or design may lean towards the MSI, while gamers might look elsewhere for a display with a faster refresh rate to match their needs.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has 9 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.
Portability
Good
Poor
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has good portability, while the MSI Raider GE76 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE76 has very good build quality, while the ASUS TUF Dash 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,150
$3,552
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has a price of $1,150 and the MSI Raider GE76 costs $3,552.
"The Asus TUF Dash F15 FX517ZR is a laptop with mobile RTX 3070 and acceptable battery life. The Asus TUF Dash F15 was made for high-performance applications like video editing, rendering, and gaming. The laptop can manage the latter in QHD resolution and at high to maximum settings. However, the focus isn't on maximum performance, but instead, it's about a compromise between performance and portability."
"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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