The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is generally less expensive and offers a large 17.3-inch screen, making it suitable for immersive gaming and multitasking. However, it's heavier and therefore less portable. The MSI Raider GE67Hx is more expensive but packs a more powerful processor and is lighter, making it more suitable for intensive engineering tasks and easier to carry around. If price is a concern and you prefer a larger display for gaming, go for the ASUS; if better performance and portability are priorities, then the MSI might be the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A17
Very good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE67Hx
Excellent overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.1/10
8.7/10
8.9/10
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
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 are both very good for gaming and AI, though the MSI Raider GE67Hx is somewhat better.
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
8.3/10
8.9/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 are both very good for engineering and design, though the MSI Raider GE67Hx is somewhat better.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is suited for engineering and design use owing to its powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, which can handle intensive tasks, and an IPS screen that offers good color accuracy and viewing angles; it's heavy, which affects portability while having a fair keyboard and operating noise. The MSI Raider GE67Hx holds equal appeal for professionals with its Intel i7 CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, alongside a superior OLED screen for excellent color depth and faster refresh rates, but similar to the ASUS, it's also less portable and has comparable keyboard and noise levels.
Screen Quality
6.8/10
9.1/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
253.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the ASUS TUF Gaming A17's fair screen quality could be due to its adequate resolution and brightness, which are fine for everyday tasks but may not be as sharp or vivid as higher-end models, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx's excellent screen quality suggests high resolution and brightness, providing clear and vibrant visuals. The fair screen quality for engineering and design on the ASUS may indicate it covers a narrow range of the color spectrum, affecting the accuracy of color work, while the MSI's excellent quality implies wide color gamut coverage, crucial for precision in professional design. However, both laptops have poor screen quality for gaming and 3D because despite other factors, their refresh rates are likely not high enough to deliver the smooth motion desired by gamers and professionals working with 3D applications.
Battery
10.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has 10 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE67Hx 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.
Build Quality
7.2/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has very good build quality, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,552
$2,349
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a price of $1,552 and the MSI Raider GE67Hx costs $2,349.
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 are both very good for general use.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 excels in general use due to its larger screen size and longer battery life, which are great for productivity and entertainment, but it's slightly heavier and larger, which affects its portability compared to the MSI Raider GE67Hx. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE67Hx offers a higher-resolution OLED screen and superior speaker quality, making it a better choice for media consumption, though its battery life isn't as long as the ASUS model's.
Content Creation
8.1/10
8.3/10
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
OLED
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 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
7.7/10
7.9/10
9.2/10
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 GE67Hx and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 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
Fair
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and the MSI Raider GE67Hx compare to other laptops
"There is one big question that needs an answer. Is the TUF Gaming A17 FA707 a better purchase than the ROG Strix G17 G713R (2022)? Well, it depends. Undoubtedly, the Strix is the more premium product. Arguably the biggest advantage it has over its TUF fellow is in regards to the display. ASUS TUF Gaming A17 A707’s IPS panel has a Full HD resolution, comfortable viewing angles, and a very good contrast ratio."
"If you've wanted to dip your toes into PC gaming but can't let go of your console roots, the MSI Raider GE67 HX stakes out an attractive middle ground between the speed and versatility of PC gaming and the comfort and ease of a console. If you can overlook its noisy fans and chintzy touchpad, the Raider provides a powerhouse entertainment experience with an OLED screen that tops most household TVs. It's not cheap, but this gaming machine is more than the sum of its parts."
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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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