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Surface Laptop 5 13"
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Updated January 12, 2024·

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 is a more budget-friendly and portable option, suitable for everyday tasks, with good battery life for those on the go. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE77Hx, while more expensive, offers superior performance which is ideal for demanding uses like gaming, 3D rendering, or complex engineering software; however, its larger size and usually shorter battery life reduce its portability. Choose the Surface if you prioritize a light, thin laptop with good battery life and affordability, or opt for the Raider if you need top-tier performance and are okay with a heavier machine and premium price. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13"
  • Excellent portability
  • Good battery life
  • Very good speakers
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

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General Use

7.4
Surface Laptop 5 13"
Raider GE77Hx
8.0
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
7.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
9.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good for general use, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" is good.

Gaming and AI

6.1
Surface Laptop 5 13"
Raider GE77Hx
8.7
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" is only fair.

Engineering and Design

7.1
Surface Laptop 5 13"
Raider GE77Hx
8.8
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good for engineering and design, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" is good.

Content Creation

7.4
Surface Laptop 5 13"
Raider GE77Hx
8.2
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good for content creation, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" is good.

Software Development

7.2
Surface Laptop 5 13"
Raider GE77Hx
7.9
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx and Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" are both good for software development, though the MSI Raider GE77Hx is somewhat better.

Screen Quality

7.2
Surface Laptop 5 13"
Raider GE77Hx
8.4
13.5in
SIZE
17.3in
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE77Hx has a better screen than the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.

Battery

7.5 Hours
Surface Laptop 5 13"
Raider GE77Hx
5.5 Hours
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" has 7.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE77Hx has 5.5 hours of battery life.

Portability

Excellent
Surface Laptop 5 13"
Raider GE77Hx
Poor
13.5in
SIZE
17.3in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" has excellent portability, while the MSI Raider GE77Hx has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

7.8
Surface Laptop 5 13"
Raider GE77Hx
8.5
The MSI Raider GE77Hx has very good build quality, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" has good build quality.

Cost

$1,200
Surface Laptop 5 13"
Raider GE77Hx
$1,999
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

$3,000

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" has a price of $1,200 and the MSI Raider GE77Hx costs $1,999.
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How the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13" and the MSI Raider GE77Hx compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13"MSI Raider GE77Hx
Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13"MSI Raider GE77Hx

GENERAL

Price
$1,200
$1,999
Release Date
October 1, 2022June 1, 2022
Overall Dimensions
12.1'' x 8.8'' x 0.57''15.6'' x 11.2'' x 1.02''
Weight
2.86 lbs6.39 lbs
Width
12.1"15.63"
Depth
8.8"11.18"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i7-1255UIntel i7-12800HX
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
02
Storage
512 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
7.5 Hours5.5 Hours
Battery Capacity
47.4 Wh99.9 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
13.5"17.3"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
2256 x 15042560 x 1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz240Hz
Display Brightness
400 nits350 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.8/108.5/10
Portability Score
9/105.9/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoYes
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7.5/106.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7/109/10
Speaker Quality Score
8.8/107.5/10
Webcam
720p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
NoNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
13
USB-C ports
12
USB-C Charging
YesNo
Display Outputs
13
Thunderbolt Version
44

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Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13"

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CNET

Lori Grunin | October 2022
"The Surface Laptop 5 remains afloat as a solid machine. It's just not one that stands out in any particular way. Just like the last one. The biggest upgrade were some new components, but they perform in the same range as other laptops with them, and frequently at the bottom of that range. I suspect Microsoft's settings are very conservative to help keep cooling and battery life within reason in the older chassis design."

MSI Raider GE77Hx

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NotebookCheck

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 Microsoft

Microsoft is an American technology corporation. Microsoft is best known for their Windows operating system and Surface laptop series. The Surface Laptop is their standard notebook offering, while their Surface Go, Surface Pro, and Surface Studio are their 2-in-1/tablet offerings in order of increasing capability. Although Microsoft charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a well integrated and packaged device since Microsoft develops the Windows operating system.

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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