Based on your interest in cost-effective options, the ASUS TUF Gaming A15, being significantly less expensive, might be more suitable for your budget. It offers good performance for gaming and general use cases; however, the MSI Titan GT77, despite its higher price, provides superior performance, more storage, and RAM, making it better suited for the most demanding tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering simulations. Moreover, the MSI's larger, higher-resolution screen enhances multimedia and gaming experiences but does result in less portability and shorter battery life compared to the more travel-friendly ASUS. Choose the ASUS for good value and portability or the MSI for top-tier performance and a premium display at a higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Good portability
Very good battery life
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
Very good speakers
Best in class keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
8.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
271.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.5/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is very good for general use, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is good.
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
8.0/10
10.0/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
144Hz
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 TUF Gaming A15 is very good.
The MSI Titan GT77 outshines the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 for gaming and 3D due to its superior Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU, which delivers higher graphics performance compared to the A15's RTX 4070. Additionally, the higher resolution and significantly better screen quality of the Titan GT77's Mini LED display, including color accuracy and brightness, contribute to a more immersive gaming and 3D experience.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
10.0/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.9/10
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 TUF Gaming A15 is very good.
The MSI Titan GT77 surpasses the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 primarily due to its superior CPU, larger amount of RAM, and more powerful GPU, paired with a higher resolution and brighter Mini LED screen, making it optimal for the most demanding engineering and design tasks. However, the ASUS TUF Gaming A15, while less capable in performance, is lighter and offers better battery life, making it a viable choice for users needing more portability with adequate power for general engineering use.
Content Creation
8.0/10
9.1/10
9.1/10
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 TUF Gaming A15 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
7.6/10
9.1/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent for software development, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 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
7.2/10
9.7/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
The MSI Titan GT77 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize a vibrant and sharp display for daily tasks, the MSI Titan GT77 stands out with its superior panel quality, resolution, and brightness, making visuals pop for activities like browsing or watching videos. For engineering and design professionals who require accurate color reproduction, the Titan's wider color gamuts ensure that designs and models are rendered with precision. However, for avid gamers and 3D creators, neither laptop is ideal as their screens lack the high refresh rates necessary for smooth motion and rendering, although their resolutions and panel types provide decent clarity and viewing angles.
Battery
11.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has 11 hours of battery life. The MSI Titan GT77 has 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
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
7.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has good portability, while the MSI Titan GT77 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
8.5/10
The MSI Titan GT77 has very good build quality, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,059
$5,430
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a price of $2,059 and the MSI Titan GT77 costs $5,430.
"With the release of the TUF Gaming A15, Asos have concentrated on the essentials: gaming performance. Our base version, which can be had for around $1,169, already provided enough power to play current games smoothly in a native resolution of 1080p and with maximum details - thanks to its new Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop. If you utilize upscaling, then you can even manage to run ray tracing."
"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."
Get a great deal on the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 or the MSI Titan GT77
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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