The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is less expensive and offers good performance for general use and gaming with its AMD Ryzen processor and Nvidia RTX 4070 graphics card; it's suitable for gaming and has a decent battery life, which is beneficial for those who need mobility. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE76 is a high-end option with a more powerful Intel i7 processor and an Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti graphics card, which provides exceptional performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks. The MSI also has a higher resolution display and greater RAM, making it superior for multitasking and detailed visual work, yet it is less portable and has a shorter battery life, which could be a drawback for mobile users. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A17
Very good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE76
Excellent for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.1/10
8.9/10
8.9/10
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
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE76 and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 are both very good for gaming and AI, though the MSI Raider GE76 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
9.0/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.9/10
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 Gaming A17 is very good.
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.
Screen Quality
6.8/10
8.6/10
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
253.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE76 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the MSI Raider GE76 has a superior display due to its higher resolution and brightness, making for clearer and more vibrant visuals compared to the ASUS TUF Gaming A17. When it comes to engineering and design, the MSI's panel covers a broader range of colors, crucial for detailed and color-sensitive work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, despite the ASUS having a lower quality panel, it's important to note that both laptops have poor screen quality due to insufficient refresh rates that fail to deliver the smooth visuals preferred by gamers and professionals in 3D modeling and animation.
Battery
10.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has 10 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
Fair
Poor
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has only fair portability, while the MSI Raider GE76 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE76 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
$3,552
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has a price of $1,552 and the MSI Raider GE76 costs $3,552.
The MSI Raider GE76 and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 are both very good for general use.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 delivers a balance of performance and portability with its lighter weight and longer battery life, making it suitable for general use that involves some mobility, while its screen and sound are decent but not exceptional. In contrast, the MSI Raider GE76 offers superior performance with more robust processing and RAM, however it sacrifices portability with increased weight and lower battery life; it compensates with an excellent keyboard and higher quality display which appeals for stationary general use that demands high screen fidelity.
Content Creation
8.1/10
8.4/10
9.2/10
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 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
8.2/10
9.2/10
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
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Raider GE76 to be very good for software development, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 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.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and the MSI Raider GE76 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."
"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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