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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI Raider GE67Hx offers a balance between price and performance, being less expensive, while the GE78, being pricier, packs a more powerful processor and graphics card, larger storage, and additional RAM, making it better suited for very intensive tasks like high-end gaming and complex engineering software. The GE78 also has a larger screen with a higher resolution and more display outputs, useful for multitasking and detailed work. However, its larger size and weight make it less portable compared to the GE67Hx. For everyday use and moderate gaming, the GE67Hx would suffice, but for the best performance in demanding situations, the GE78 is superior albeit at the cost of portability and higher price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Raider GE67Hx
- Excellent overall display quality
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE78
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Best in class for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Good battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.0
8.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
344.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.5/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.5/10
The MSI Raider GE78 and MSI Raider GE67Hx are both very good for general use, though the MSI Raider GE78 is somewhat better.
The MSI Raider GE78 outperforms the GE67Hx, offering a superior CPU, double the RAM, and a larger screen, which enhances general use; however, this comes with reduced portability and a slight decrease in battery life. The GE67Hx is lighter and has a higher screen pixel density, which might appeal to users who prioritize portability and display sharpness over processing power and size.
Gaming and AI
8.7
9.5
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE78 is best in class for gaming and AI, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good.
The MSI Raider GE78 boasts a more powerful GPU with the Nvidia RTX 4090 compared to the GE67Hx's RTX 3070 Ti, providing a competitive edge in gaming and 3D performance. While both have the same high screen refresh rate, ensuring smooth gameplay, the GE78's larger screen and improved GPU render it superior for demanding gaming and 3D tasks.
Content Creation
8.3
8.8
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE78 and MSI Raider GE67Hx are both very good for content creation, though the MSI Raider GE78 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.
Software Development
7.9
8.5
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.5/10
The MSI Raider GE78 is very good for software development, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx 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
9.1
8.6
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
344.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has a better screen than the MSI Raider GE78 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the MSI Raider GE78 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
For general use, the MSI Raider GE67Hx delivers superior visuals due to its higher resolution and brighter display, which enhance everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos, while the GE78's very good screen also provides a clear and vibrant image but may not be as bright. In engineering and design, the GE67Hx stands out with its wide color gamuts ensuring more accurate color reproduction essential for professional work, whereas the GE78 still offers strong performance in color accuracy for most design needs. When it comes to gaming and 3D, both laptops fall short due to their lower refresh rates, which could lead to less fluid motion and slower response times during fast-paced activities, even though their screens have good resolution and adequate panel technology for image clarity.
Portability
Fair
Poor
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
6.8 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.1in
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has only fair portability, while the MSI Raider GE78 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,349
$4,386
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has a price of $2,349 and the MSI Raider GE78 costs $4,386.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
8.9
9.4
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Raider GE78 to be excellent for engineering and design, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good.
The MSI Raider GE78 is rated as excellent for engineering and design largely due to its higher RAM capacity, more advanced CPU, and more powerful GPU when compared to the MSI Raider GE67Hx, which still performs very well but has lower specifications in these critical areas. Additionally, the GE78 has a larger and higher-quality screen which is beneficial for design work, though this does mean it is less portable and has a slightly lower portability score than the GE67Hx.
Battery
5.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has 5.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE78 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.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and MSI Raider GE78 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 GE67Hx and the MSI Raider GE78 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| MSI Raider GE67Hx | MSI Raider GE78 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,349 | $4,386 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.5'' x 0.92'' | 15'' x 11.7'' x 1.13'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.25 lbs | 6.83 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 14.97" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.51" | 11.73" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12800HX | Intel i9-13980HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 344 nits | 384 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 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
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 | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 4 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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MSI Raider GE67Hx
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Francisco Lahoz | October 2022
"If you've wanted to dip your toes into PC gaming but can't let go of your console roots, the MSI Raider GE67 HX stakes out an attractive middle ground between the speed and versatility of PC gaming and the comfort and ease of a console. If you can overlook its noisy fans and chintzy touchpad, the Raider provides a powerhouse entertainment experience with an OLED screen that tops most household TVs. It's not cheap, but this gaming machine is more than the sum of its parts."
MSI Raider GE78
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Allen Ngo | March 2023
"Performance-wise, the GE78 offers a significant boost over the GE77 for just slightly higher power consumption. You'll have to get the RTX 4080 or 4090 configurations to see the performance advantages, however, as the RTX 4070 is closer in performance to the older RTX 3080 Ti. In terms of design, some users might prefer the 16:9 minimalistic look of the older GE77 over the 16:10 retro-inspired GE78 and vice versa. We wouldn't call one better than the other in terms of aesthetics, but we'll give the edge to the GE78 for its stronger hinges and larger keys and clickpad."
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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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