Choosing between the ASUS Vivobook 17 and the MSI Raider GE77Hx involves considering your priorities. If budget is a concern and you need a laptop for basic tasks with decent battery life and portability, the ASUS Vivobook 17 may suit you. However, if you often run demanding applications like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming and require a more powerful processor, advanced GPU, and higher resolution display, the MSI Raider GE77Hx, despite being heavier with a shorter battery life and higher price, might serve your needs better. The MSI also has a better build quality, heat management, and can handle intensive gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 17
Good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE77Hx
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
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0/10
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
263.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 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
6.0/10
8.7/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 is fair for gaming and 3D tasks largely because it uses an Intel i3-1220P UHD Graphics card and offers a screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which are modest for such tasks. In contrast, the MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good for gaming and 3D because it is equipped with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and features a higher screen refresh rate of 240Hz, providing smoother visuals and better overall performance for demanding applications.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
8.8/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is only fair.
The MSI Raider GE77Hx, with its high-end processor, double the RAM, and superior graphics chipset, excels in demanding engineering and design tasks compared to the ASUS Vivobook 17, which has a basic processor, less RAM, and integrated graphics that are adequate for less intensive tasks. While the Vivobook offers better portability due to its lower weight, the Raider's enhanced screen quality and overall superior performance make it a more suitable choice for resource-heavy engineering and design applications.
Content Creation
7.0/10
8.2/10
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
IPS
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 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
6.9/10
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
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 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
6.2/10
8.4/10
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
263.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE77Hx has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 offers an average level of resolution and brightness, suitable for everyday tasks and some engineering applications, but it lacks the high color accuracy crucial for professional design work. The MSI Raider, with its higher color range, offers a more vivid and precise visual experience important for engineering and design, though neither laptop provides the high refresh rates needed for the smoothest gaming or 3D experiences. Despite this, the MSI's overall superior screen attributes, including panel type and resolution, make it a better option for those requiring precise color work and detail clarity, while the ASUS remains a viable, budget-friendly option for general use.
Portability
Good
Poor
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has good portability, while the MSI Raider GE77Hx has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$429
$2,140
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has a price of $429 and the MSI Raider GE77Hx costs $2,140.
"The ASUS Vivobook 17 is an affordable 17-inch laptop with passive cooling. On one hand, you get a really quiet and cool work device with a good system performance, many connections, good maintenance options, speakers acceptable for multimedia enjoyment, and a sharp and clear matte FHD IPS display with the Asus VivoBook 17 (F712JA). On the other hand, the USB-C port lacks Power Delivery and DisplayPort, and the display, a higher brightness and better color space coverage."
"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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