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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI Prestige 15 is a more budget-friendly, portable laptop with good performance for general use and decent battery life, featuring a mid-tier graphics card suitable for light graphic work. If your needs are geared towards extensive 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the MSI Titan GT77 offers markedly superior performance with its high-end graphics card and processor, larger and higher resolution screen, but it comes at a significantly higher price and less portability due to its larger size and weight. The Titan GT77 also has better build quality, a more color-accurate screen, and higher overall performance scores for engineering tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Prestige 15
- Good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Titan GT77
- Very good for general use
- Best in class for engineering and design
- Best in class for gaming and AI
- Excellent for software development
- Excellent for content creation
- Best in class overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.5
8.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
298.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
7.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.5/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is very good for general use, while the MSI Prestige 15 is good.
The MSI Prestige 15, with its lighter weight and longer battery life, offers better portability for general use but has a less powerful CPU and less RAM compared to the MSI Titan GT77, which, though heavier and with shorter battery life, provides top-tier performance and a higher quality screen that outperforms the Prestige in both color accuracy and resolution.
Gaming and AI
6.3
10.0
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 15 is only fair.
The MSI Titan GT77 delivers better gaming and 3D performance primarily because it is equipped with a substantially more powerful GPU, the Nvidia RTX 4080, and has a higher screen refresh rate, ideal for smoother visuals during fast-paced games. In contrast, the MSI Prestige 15 has a less capable Nvidia GTX 1650 Max-Q GPU and a standard screen refresh rate, making it less suited for intensive gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.2
10.0
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for engineering and design, while the MSI Prestige 15 is good.
The MSI Prestige 15, with its Intel i5 processor, Nvidia GTX graphics, and a less dense screen, is a balanced option for engineering and design but doesn't pack the same power as the MSI Titan GT77, which has a top-tier Intel i9 processor, Nvidia RTX graphics, and a higher-resolution mini LED screen. While the Prestige offers better battery life and portability, the Titan excels with superior performance capabilities and screen quality, making it a better fit for the most demanding tasks despite being heavier and less portable.
Content Creation
7.5
9.1
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent for content creation, while the MSI Prestige 15 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
9.1
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent for software development, while the MSI Prestige 15 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.
Screen Quality
6.8
9.7
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
298.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
The MSI Titan GT77 has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The MSI Prestige 15 provides a balance of resolution, brightness, and panel type that makes it appealing for daily tasks and professional work where screen clarity and color accuracy are important. However, for engineering and design professionals who depend on very precise color representation and a wider color gamut, the MSI Titan GT77 offers enhancements in color accuracy, making it superior for those specialized tasks. Despite their strengths in these areas, neither laptop is optimized for gaming or 3D applications, where a higher refresh rate is crucial for smooth visuals and neither model excels, which can hinder the experience in fast-paced or highly dynamic content.
Battery
7.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The MSI Prestige 15 has 7.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Titan GT77 has 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
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
7.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The MSI Prestige 15 has good portability, while the MSI Titan GT77 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The MSI Titan GT77 has very good build quality, while the MSI Prestige 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,044
$6,975
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The MSI Prestige 15 has a price of $1,044 and the MSI Titan GT77 costs $6,975.
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How the MSI Prestige 15 and the MSI Titan GT77 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Prestige 15 | MSI Titan GT77 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,044 | $6,975 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.2'' x 0.74'' | 15.6'' x 13'' x 0.91'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.73 lbs | 7.28 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.2" | 12.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1240P | Intel i9-13980HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 4 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7.5 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 82 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 298 nits | 602 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.8/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 10/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 4 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Mario Petzold | December 2022
"The MSI Prestige 15 offers a dazzling 4K image quality, and solid performance. The MSI Prestige 15 appears to consistently implement the guiding principle of throttling the solid and efficient hardware to such an extent that content creation succeeds perfectly. Performance-hungry tasks, on the other hand, are slowed down a little by the reduced power consumption. Conversely, this means that the case remains relatively cool and the dual fan subdued. The battery life also benefits somewhat. So the losses aren't really dramatic because full performance is still available for short bursts."
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Andreas Osthoff | February 2023
"The MSI Titan GT77 HX 13V is the utimate gaming laptop with RTX 4090 & Core i9-13950HX. The new MSI Titan GT77 will most likely only reach a very small group of users due to the high price, but it is still an impressive showcase of what is possible. The high-end gamer combines the best components you can currently get in almost every regard and it is a very good overall package, which does not have to hide behind full-fledged desktop systems."
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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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