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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize portability and touch capabilities with considerable performance for general use, the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 is designed with a focus on versatility and has a higher RAM capacity, which is beneficial for demanding tasks. However, if robust performance in gaming and engineering software is a priority, the MSI Raider GE76 offers a more powerful graphics card suitable for intensive 3D rendering and other performance-intensive tasks, but with a larger size and heavier weight that affect portability. Both laptops are in the high-end price range with similar storage capabilities and are recent models, but the MSI Raider may command a slightly higher price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- Good portability
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE76
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.7
8.9
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.3/10
2400 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 is good.
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 is equipped with a moderate GPU and a screen refresh rate of 120Hz, making it good for gaming and 3D tasks; however, the MSI Raider GE76 boasts a more powerful GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 240Hz, rendering it excellent for such demands.
Screen Quality
7.9
8.6
14.4in
SIZE
17.3in
2400 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
503.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE76 has a better screen than the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
When considering the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 and the MSI Raider GE76 for general use, both laptops have high-resolution displays with bright and vibrant panels which make everyday tasks and media consumption enjoyable due to clear and vivid visuals. For engineering and design, both devices encompass wide color gamuts, providing accurate color representation that is essential for professional design work where precise color fidelity is critical. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their screens may lack the high refresh rates preferred for smooth motion, which can detract from the immersive experience sought in fast-paced gaming scenarios and fluid 3D rendering.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE76 has 6 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
14.4in
SIZE
17.3in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 has good portability, while the MSI Raider GE76 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$3,300
$3,552
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 has a price of $3,300 and the MSI Raider GE76 costs $3,552.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.3
8.4
2400 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
503.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The MSI Raider GE76 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 are both very good for general use.
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 boasts a flexible hinge for multiple use modes, high RAM for multitasking, and a high-resolution touchscreen with a 3:2 aspect ratio that's ideal for productivity tasks, all packed in a more portable design with a decent battery life. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE76 offers a larger screen with a traditional 16:9 aspect ratio and a high refresh rate, plus top-notch hardware including a powerful graphics card, which makes it less portable but exceptional for performance-intensive tasks, although this comes at the cost of shorter battery life.
Engineering and Design
8.7
9.0
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.3/10
64.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Raider GE76 to be excellent for engineering and design, while the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 is very good.
The MSI Raider GE76 stands out for engineering and design use because it has a top-of-the-line Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti graphics card, a powerful CPU, and a large, high-resolution screen, although it's less portable due to its size and weight. In contrast, the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2, while still powerful with a robust CPU, more RAM, and a high-quality Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, emphasizes a more balanced approach between performance and portability, with a smaller screen and lower weight.
Content Creation
8.4
8.4
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2400 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
64.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE76 and Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 are both very good for content creation.
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
8.2
8.2
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
64.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2400 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 and MSI Raider GE76 are both very good for software development.
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.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 and MSI Raider GE76 both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 and the MSI Raider GE76 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 | MSI Raider GE76 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,300 | $3,552 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 9.1'' x 0.86'' | 15.6'' x 11.2'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | 6.39 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.72" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.06" | 11.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 64 GB | 32 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 | 8 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.4" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2400 x 1600 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 503 nits | 384 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 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 | 6.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 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 | 0 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 4 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
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Andreas Osthoff | March 2022
"The new Surface Laptop Studio with its foldable display is supposed to replace the old Surface Book and the overall impression is good after our review. The build quality and the materials are top-notch, the performance utilization of the two components is solid and the device does not show any major flaws in terms of display or speakers, either. The folding mechanism leaves a sold impression as well, but it remains to be seen how it will hold up over the years. The so-called presentation mode is also not ideal since it covers the whole keyboard."
MSI Raider GE76
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Florian Glaser | January 2022
"The MSI Raider GE76: with Alder Lake and RTX 3080 Ti to gaming heaven. Yes, MSI could improve some aspects (like the quality of the webcam), but the manufacturer offers a very convincing and balanced overall package. The biggest advantage is definitely the immense performance potential. The combination of Core i9-12900HK, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, 32 GB DDR5 RAM and two NVMe SSDs offers a lot of performance for the next couple of years and plenty of power for 3D applications. Most titles would run smoothly on an external 4K screen no matter the quality preset. We came away impressed with the integrated 360 Hz panel's fast response times and good color accuracy."
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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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