If price is a major consideration, the ASUS TUF Dash 15 is significantly less expensive than the MSI Raider GE77Hx. Choose the MSI for high-end performance, especially if you are into gaming or professional creative work that requires a more robust system; opt for the ASUS if you prioritize affordability, portability, and decent performance for general use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Dash 15
Good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE77Hx
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.4/10
8.7/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
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 GE77Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS TUF Dash 15 is good.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 provides a solid gaming experience with an Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and a 144hz screen, making it good for gaming and 3D applications. In contrast, the MSI Raider GE77Hx has a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a higher 240hz screen refresh rate, enhancing its ability to handle very demanding games and 3D tasks with superior fluidity and detail.
Engineering and Design
7.8/10
8.8/10
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Dash 15 is good.
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is more suited for engineering and design due to its higher-resolution screen which offers better clarity and color representation, and a more powerful GPU that can handle complex graphical tasks efficiently. In contrast, the ASUS TUF Dash 15, while still capable and offering a solid CPU and GPU combination for various engineering applications, has a lower-resolution screen and less powerful graphics card, making it a less optimal but more portable option.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.2/10
8.7/10
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 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
7.9/10
8.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx and ASUS TUF Dash 15 are both good for software development, though the MSI Raider GE77Hx is somewhat better.
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
8.4/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
272.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE77Hx has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Dash 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, a laptop like the ASUS TUF Dash 15 with a high-resolution display and ample brightness offers clear, crisp visuals that make everyday tasks pleasant, but its slower refresh rate is a downside for 3D applications where smooth motion is key. The MSI Raider GE77Hx, with a vibrant and bright display that covers a wide color gamut, delivers excellent visual fidelity for engineering and design work where color accuracy is critical. However, for gaming and 3D work where the action is fast-paced, both laptops fall short due to lower refresh rates which can lead to less fluid on-screen motion.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has 9 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.
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 GE77Hx has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx 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
$2,140
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 has a price of $1,150 and the MSI Raider GE77Hx costs $2,140.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Raider GE77Hx to be very good for general use, while the ASUS TUF Dash 15 is good.
The ASUS TUF Dash 15 is notable for its balance of good performance and portability, offering a quality CPU, sufficient RAM, and a reliable screen for everyday tasks, with the added benefit of relatively long battery life and easier carrying due to its lighter weight. In contrast, the MSI Raider GE77Hx, while less portable and with shorter battery life, provides superior performance thanks to a more powerful CPU, better GPU, and a higher-resolution screen that delivers excellent visual quality, making it a stronger option for more demanding general use applications.
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How the ASUS TUF Dash 15 and the MSI Raider GE77Hx compare to other laptops
"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 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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