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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is slightly less expensive than the MSI Raider GE77Hx, has double the RAM, an OLED touchscreen display, and a longer battery life, making it a strong choice for general use and multitasking. However, the ZenBook has a smaller screen and is less suited for high refresh rate gaming compared to the MSI Raider, which boasts a larger 17.3" display with a higher refresh rate and better heat management for gaming sessions. Both have powerful processors and graphics, but the Raider's design is more geared towards gamers, while the ZenBook offers unique features like a secondary display that professionals in creative fields might find beneficial. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Good portability
- Good battery life
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE77Hx
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.5
8.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
332.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and MSI Raider GE77Hx are both very good for general use, though the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15, with its high-quality OLED screen, ample RAM, and a top-tier CPU, is well-suited for varied tasks, but its heavier weight and less impressive portability could be a drawback for those on the go. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE77Hx offers a larger screen and great keyboard quality, though with less RAM, which might limit multitasking to an extent, and it also sacrifices some battery life, potentially making it less ideal for extended use away from power sources.
Gaming and AI
7.8
8.7
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and MSI Raider GE77Hx are well-suited for gaming and 3D applications because both laptops come equipped with a powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and premium screen quality; the ASUS with an OLED display and the MSI with an IPS panel. However, for those interested in higher screen responsiveness, the MSI Raider offers a much higher screen refresh rate, which could provide a smoother visual experience compared to the ASUS's lower refresh rate.
Content Creation
8.7
8.2
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and MSI Raider GE77Hx are both very good for content creation, though the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
8.3
8.4
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
332.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has a better screen than the MSI Raider GE77Hx for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the MSI Raider GE77Hx has a better screen for gaming and AI.
For general use, the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and MSI Raider GE77Hx both have high-resolution displays and excellent brightness, ensuring crisp and clear visuals for everyday tasks. In engineering and design, these laptops’ screens cover a broad range of color gamuts, providing accurate color representation which is crucial for detailed and color-sensitive work. However, when it comes to 3D and gaming, their lower refresh rates lead to less smooth visuals, which may detract from the immersive experience typically desired in fast-paced games and fluid 3D simulations.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has 7 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
Good
Poor
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 has good portability, while the MSI Raider GE77Hx has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
8.5
The MSI Raider GE77Hx has very good build quality, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
9.0
8.8
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 to be excellent for engineering and design, while the MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Software Development
8.3
7.9
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 to be very good for software development, while the MSI Raider GE77Hx is good.
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.
Cost
$2,000
$1,999
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 has a price of $2,000 and the MSI Raider GE77Hx costs $1,999.
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Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 | MSI Raider GE77Hx |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,000 | $1,999 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.8'' x 0.85'' | 15.6'' x 11.2'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.16 lbs | 6.39 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.17" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.81" | 11.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-12900H | Intel i7-12800HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 92 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 332 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15
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Jared Newman | August 2021
"Benchmarks aside, the Asus ZenBook Pro Duo is hard to compare with other PCs. Its closest competition may be a multi-monitor desktop, or a laptop with an attached travel monitor. The Pro Duo is more portable and versatile than either of those options, especially with the software tools Asus has thrown on top. For a certain niche of artists, media creators, and gamers, all that might add up to something special, even if it’s unattainable for the rest of us."
MSI Raider GE77Hx
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Sascha Mölck | July 2022
"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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