If you prioritize high-resolution gaming and creative work, the MSI Raider GE77Hx with its superior screen resolution, and higher color coverage may be your choice, but it comes at a higher price and with less battery life. Alternatively, if you prefer a balance between cost and performance, the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 offers good value with decent battery life and performant hardware for gaming and general tasks, albeit with a lower resolution display. Both laptops are large and not particularly lightweight, so consider portability if you plan to move around often. The MSI's higher price reflects a higher build quality and more advanced screen features for engineering and creative tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A17
Very good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE77Hx
Very good 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
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 are both very good for gaming and AI, though the MSI Raider GE77Hx is somewhat better.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 is equipped with a recent high-performance Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a 144Hz refresh rate screen, making it highly suitable for gaming and 3D applications, with the added advantage of a newer CPU. In contrast, the MSI Raider GE77Hx offers a slightly less powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, but compensates with a higher screen refresh rate of 240Hz and a higher resolution display, enhancing the gaming experience and visual detail, though it has an older CPU.
Screen Quality
6.8/10
8.4/10
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
253.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE77Hx has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
When selecting a laptop, consider that the ASUS TUF Gaming A17's screen is fine for everyday tasks and engineering work but not ideal for gaming, as gaming generally benefits from a high refresh rate, which the A17 lacks. The MSI Raider GE77Hx offers sharper and more vivid visuals suitable for both daily use and technical applications, due to superior color representation and resolution. For gaming and 3D work, however, both laptops may not provide the smoothest experience as their refresh rates are not as high as dedicated gaming laptops.
Battery
10.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 has 10 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
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 GE77Hx has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx 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
$2,140
$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 GE77Hx costs $2,140.
The MSI Raider GE77Hx and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 are both very good for general use.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 offers a balance of performance with its AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, ample RAM, and a high-capacity battery, which sustains longer use, making it suitable for general tasks. While the MSI Raider GE77Hx has a high-performing Intel CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU as well, its superior screen resolution, and excellent keyboard quality compensate for its shorter battery life and lesser portability, also making it a good choice for daily activities.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
8.8/10
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 GE77Hx and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A17 excels in engineering and design thanks to a powerful CPU and GPU combo that offers high performance, complemented by a screen with good color coverage, which is crucial for detail-oriented tasks. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE77Hx, while also strong in processing and graphics capabilities, boasts a higher-resolution display enhancing visual precision, although its portability and speaker quality are less impressive compared to the ASUS.
Content Creation
8.1/10
8.2/10
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
IPS
The MSI Raider GE77Hx 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 GE77Hx 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.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming A17 and the MSI Raider GE77Hx 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 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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