The ASUS Zenbook 13 suits you if you prioritize portability, longer battery life, and a lower price, but need moderate performance for general use. However, the MSI Raider GE77Hx is more suited for intense activities like gaming, 3D rendering, or engineering tasks due to its high-performance components, though it's less portable and more expensive. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 13
Excellent 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
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.4/10
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
378.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
9.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook 13 is highly portable and offers an OLED screen with excellent color coverage and contrast, long battery life, and sufficient RAM for everyday tasks, but its CPU and GPU are more modest compared to gaming or workstation laptops. In contrast, the MSI Raider GE77Hx features a high-end CPU and powerful GPU suitable for demanding tasks, a larger and higher resolution screen with a high refresh rate, significantly more RAM, and ample storage, but it's less portable with a shorter battery life, aligning with its design for more intensive use and gaming.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
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
8.3/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook 13, with its integrated AMD graphics and a standard 60Hz screen, offers a fair gaming and 3D experience that's suitable for casual gaming and light 3D work. Conversely, the MSI Raider GE77Hx, equipped with a high-end Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a rapid 240Hz screen, provides very good gaming and 3D capabilities, aimed at intensive gaming and demanding 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.1/10
8.8/10
5.8/10
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 Zenbook 13 is good.
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is considered very good for engineering and design due to its superior CPU (Intel i7-12800HX), double the RAM, and a high-end GPU (Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti) compared to the fairly rated ASUS Zenbook 13, which has a mid-range CPU (AMD Ryzen 7 5700U), less RAM, and an integrated GPU. While the ASUS Zenbook 13 offers high portability and an OLED screen, the MSI Raider GE77Hx's larger, higher resolution, and faster-refresh-rate screen is more suitable for demanding engineering tasks despite its heavier weight and larger size.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.2/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 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
7.3/10
7.9/10
5.8/10
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 GE77Hx and ASUS Zenbook 13 are both good for software development, though the MSI Raider GE77Hx is somewhat better.
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
7.8/10
8.4/10
13.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
378.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE77Hx has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook 13 for gaming and AI, content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the ASUS Zenbook 13 and the MSI Raider GE77Hx offer crisp, clear displays with high resolution and brightness, making them suitable for a variety of everyday tasks like browsing the web and working with documents. With wide color gamuts, professionals in engineering and design will appreciate the accurate color reproduction on both laptops, which is crucial for color-sensitive work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lesser refresh rates on these laptops may lead to less smooth visuals, which can be a drawback for fast-paced gaming or 3D rendering where fluid motion is key.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has 9 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
Excellent
Poor
13.3in
SIZE
17.3in
2.5 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has excellent portability, while the MSI Raider GE77Hx has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx has very good build quality, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$890
$2,140
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has a price of $890 and the MSI Raider GE77Hx costs $2,140.
"The Asus ZenBook 13 is a compact 13-inch laptop with a fast Ryzen 7 5800U and OLED display. The subnotebook is also light and the modern design is convincing. The selection of high-quality materials make the device not only light, but also very stable. In addition, the visuals and haptics of the device offers a high-quality impression. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800U is a very good fit for the ZenBook 13, ensuring a high performance in the test. However, in terms of the 3D performance, we also notice that the Vega architecture is beginning to hit its limits."
"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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