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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the MSI Raider GE66 and the MSI Titan GT77 depends on your needs and budget. The Raider GE66 is less expensive and offers good performance for general use and gaming, making it suitable for most users. However, with its smaller screen and less powerful GPU compared to the Titan GT77, it might not be the best for the most demanding engineering tasks or intensive gaming. On the other hand, the Titan GT77, while significantly more expensive, has a larger and higher-resolution screen, more powerful GPU, and is overall better suited for high-end gaming, 3D rendering, engineering, and machine learning tasks. It also has a heavier build and less portability, so it's ideal for those who prioritize performance over ease of transport. Both laptops have similar battery capacity, but the Titan's higher specifications may lead to shorter battery life during demanding usage. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Raider GE66
- Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Titan GT77
- 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 speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.3
8.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.5/10
The MSI Titan GT77 and MSI Raider GE66 are both very good for general use, though the MSI Titan GT77 is somewhat better.
The MSI Raider GE66 is equipped with solid performance and high-quality screen making it very capable for general use, though being lighter and slightly more portable than the MSI Titan GT77, which also excels with a top-tier processor and more RAM for intensive tasks, but is heavier with less emphasis on portability. While both have excellent screen quality, the Titan GT77 edges ahead with a higher resolution and superior contrast, but its larger size and weight and the corresponding impact on battery life make the Raider GE66 a more balanced option for those who need to move around frequently.
Gaming and AI
8.5
10.0
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for gaming and AI, while the MSI Raider GE66 is very good.
The MSI Raider GE66, equipped with an Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a high screen refresh rate of 240 Hz, is very good for gaming and 3D, providing smooth motion and lower latency for fast-paced games. In contrast, the MSI Titan GT77 boasts an even more powerful Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU and a remarkable Mini LED screen, although the refresh rate is lower at 144 Hz, it offers exceptional detail and color depth, making it the best for immersive high-end gaming and demanding 3D work.
Engineering and Design
8.9
10.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for engineering and design, while the MSI Raider GE66 is very good.
The MSI Raider GE66 offers a balanced compromise of power and portability for engineering and design use, featuring a high-performance CPU and GPU, a quality screen, and a considerable amount of RAM, but for those seeking the pinnacle of performance, the MSI Titan GT77 takes it a step further with an even more powerful CPU, double the RAM, a superior GPU and a higher resolution screen that provides exceptional color accuracy and brightness, albeit at the cost of reduced portability due to its larger size and weight.
Content Creation
8.3
9.1
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
32.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent for content creation, while the MSI Raider GE66 is very 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
8.0
9.1
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent for software development, while the MSI Raider GE66 is very 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
8.4
9.7
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
The MSI Titan GT77 has a better screen than the MSI Raider GE66 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The MSI Raider GE66, with its high resolution and brightness, offers a clear and vibrant display suitable for everyday tasks and detailed engineering work, although it lacks the high refresh rate crucial for a smooth gaming and 3D visualization experience. On the other hand, the MSI Titan GT77 provides an excellent visual experience for both general use and professional design pursuits with superior color accuracy, but like the Raider GE66, its lower refresh rate might not be ideal for gaming and 3D content that benefit from quicker screen updates. Both laptops prioritize color and resolution over gaming-centric features, making them less optimal for high-speed gaming but excellent for productivity and creative tasks.
Portability
Fair
Poor
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
7.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The MSI Raider GE66 has only fair portability, while the MSI Titan GT77 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,499
$6,975
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The MSI Raider GE66 has a price of $2,499 and the MSI Titan GT77 costs $6,975.
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Key similarities
Battery
6.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The MSI Raider GE66 has 6 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.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The MSI Raider GE66 and MSI Titan GT77 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 MSI Raider GE66 and the MSI Titan GT77 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| MSI Raider GE66 | MSI Titan GT77 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,499 | $6,975 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.5'' x 0.92'' | 15.6'' x 13'' x 0.91'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.25 lbs | 7.28 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.51" | 12.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i9-13980HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 4 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 602 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.3/10 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 10/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
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 | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 4 | 4 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Patrick Schüdzig | June 2022
"The MSI Raider GE66 12UHS notebook passes with flying colors. The GE66 is a high-end notebook with strong performance. The keyboard and trackpad are still very good and score well with precise inputs as well as high build quality. Thanks to a new liquid metal cooling solution, the Intel Core i9 12900HK brings a performance increase of around 50 percent over the predecessor's Intel Core i9 10980HK. The installed graphics card in our device delivers up to 30 percent higher frame rates than the RTX 2070 Super in the MSI GE66 10SFS."
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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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