The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is often significantly less expensive compared to the MSI Raider GE67Hx. It is equipped with a solid main processor and GPU suitable for casual gaming, but it has less storage and RAM which might limit performance for more intensive tasks such as 3D rendering or complex engineering software. Its larger screen is beneficial for gaming and productivity, but may reduce portability slightly.
In contrast, the MSI Raider boasts a higher battery capacity and more powerful components including a superior main processor and GPU, making it a better choice for demanding gaming and professional applications such as 3D/machine learning or engineering. It also features a higher screen resolution and refresh rate, which means better image quality and smoother visuals, but this comes with a higher price tag. Its OLED display provides more vibrant colors and higher contrast, enhancing the viewing experience for any content.
If portability and battery life are crucial for you, the MSI Raider provides a slightly better balance. However, if your priority is gaming and intensive tasks within a lower budget, then the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 offers substantial capabilities at a more affordable price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming F17
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has no clear advantages over the MSI Raider GE67Hx.
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE67Hx
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Excellent overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.1/10
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
264.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for general use, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17, with an Intel i5 processor, 8GB of RAM and an IPS display, is less suited for multitasking and may not provide visuals as rich as the MSI Raider GE67Hx, which boasts a more powerful Intel i7, double the memory, and a higher resolution OLED screen. The MSI also offers a larger storage capacity and better screen quality, but it is slightly less portable and more expensive, which are considerations for users who prioritize lightness and budget over top-tier performance and display attributes.
Gaming and AI
6.6/10
8.7/10
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has a less powerful GPU and lower screen refresh rate, making it fair for gaming and 3D tasks, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx is equipped with a significantly more powerful GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, delivering very good performance for gaming and 3D applications. Additionally, the better CPU and screen quality of the MSI Raider enhance its standing for these tasks, but not as critically as the GPU and refresh rate do.
Engineering and Design
6.9/10
8.9/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is better suited for engineering and design because of its more powerful CPU and GPU, double the RAM for multitasking, and its high-resolution OLED screen for sharper and more color-accurate visuals, which are crucial for detailed work.
Content Creation
7.1/10
8.3/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for content creation, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 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
6.7/10
7.9/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.0 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 is good for software development, while the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 is only fair.
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
6.9/10
9.1/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
264.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming F17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When considering general use, the Asus TUF Gaming F17's display offers satisfactory clarity and visibility, due to its resolution and brightness, but might not stand out in terms of color accuracy or advanced features. For engineering and design tasks, this laptop's limited color range means it won't display colors as precisely as professionals might need, whereas the MSI Raider GE67Hx shines here with its superior color reproduction capabilities. The poor gaming and 3D performance on both laptops' screens is due to lower refresh rates, which don't align with the high frame rates desired for smooth motion in fast-paced visual contexts.
Battery
4.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has 4.5 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 F17 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,000
$2,349
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 has a price of $1,000 and the MSI Raider GE67Hx costs $2,349.
"One of the Asus TUF Gaming F17’s highlights is without a doubt its excellent gaming performance. The fact that Asus configured the RTX 3060 GPU for its specified maximum of 140 W is became immediately noticeable in our benchmarks. For a 17-inch notebook the F17 also offers a very long battery life, which makes it somewhat portable. On the flip side is the display. It may be saved by its good overall contrast ratio, but its overall brightness is simply too low, and its response times are too slow for a gaming device. The F17’s successor needs to improve upon this."
"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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