If budget is a primary concern and you prioritize a balance of cost and everyday performance with reasonable portability for tasks like web browsing, office applications, and media consumption, the ASUS Zenbook 14 is a solid choice. However, if you're looking for top-tier performance suitable for gaming, 3D modeling, or machine learning and are willing to invest more, the MSI Raider GE77Hx offers powerful hardware but may have a tradeoff in terms of battery life and portability. The MSI laptop is heavier and larger, making it less convenient to carry around, whereas the ASUS is more compact and likely to have longer battery life for on-the-go use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14
Very 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
Very good for content creation
Very good overall build quality
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.2/10
8.0/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
339.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 is good.
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is considered very good for general use because it has a more powerful CPU, double the RAM, and significantly better screen size and quality, which contribute positively to multitasking capabilities and viewing experience. However, the ASUS Zenbook 14, while considered fair, offers a highly portable design with better battery life and OLED screen technology but with less computing power and smaller size, which may not be sufficient for more demanding tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
8.7/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 is only fair.
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is better suited for gaming and 3D applications than the ASUS Zenbook 14 because it comes with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card compared to the Iris Xe in the ASUS, and it also offers a much higher screen refresh rate of 240Hz for smoother visuals, while the ASUS has a refresh rate of 90Hz.
Engineering and Design
7.2/10
8.8/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.7/10
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 14 is good.
The MSI Raider GE77Hx surpasses the ASUS Zenbook 14 in terms of engineering and design capabilities, primarily due to its more powerful CPU, double the amount of RAM, and superior dedicated GPU, which are crucial for demanding software applications. Additionally, the Raider's larger and higher refresh rate screen coupled with better screen quality offers a more seamless visual experience, while the Zenbook provides better portability and quieter operating noise which are essential for frequent travelers or noise-sensitive environments.
Content Creation
7.3/10
8.2/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
2880 x 1800
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 14 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
7.2/10
7.9/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx and ASUS Zenbook 14 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
8.3/10
8.4/10
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
339.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a better screen than the MSI Raider GE77Hx for general use, and engineering and design, while the MSI Raider GE77Hx has a better screen for gaming and AI, content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the ASUS Zenbook 14 and the MSI Raider GE77Hx offer crisp visuals with their high resolution and bright displays, accommodating activities like web browsing, document editing, and video streaming. Engineers and designers will appreciate the wide color gamuts on both models, ensuring that the colors they see on screen are accurate and consistent for their detailed work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates on these laptops could cause less fluid motion and responsiveness, making them less suitable for fast-paced games and intensive 3D rendering that typically benefit from higher refresh rates for better visual smoothness.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has 8 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
Very Good
Poor
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has very good portability, while the MSI Raider GE77Hx has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx has very good build quality, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$300
$2,140
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a price of $300 and the MSI Raider GE77Hx costs $2,140.
"Users who travel frequently and are looking for a portable laptop are in the right place with the Asus ZenBook 14. The sleek case is extremely light (1.2 kg) and surprisingly thin (1.5 cm). Outdoor use is also enjoyable thanks to the bright Full HD display, which is something that can rarely be said about laptops with TN or IPS panels. The excellent battery life complements this as well. Longer trips are no problem with the ZenBook 14. Another plus point is the high-performance Ryzen 7 5700U, which often leaves the Intel competition in the dust thanks to its large number of cores."
"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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