Choosing between the MSI Raider GE67Hx and the Razer Blade 14 largely comes down to prioritizing performance or portability alongside your budget. The MSI Raider offers robust performance suitable for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming, but it is heavier and has a shorter battery life. In contrast, the Razer Blade 14 is more portable with a longer battery life and is still capable of handling demanding applications, although it may not offer the same level of performance as the MSI Raider. Both have excellent keyboards and build quality, but the Razer Blade 14 could be considered more premium and is priced higher. If cost is a concern and maximum performance is a requirement, go for the MSI Raider, but if you need a balance of performance and portability and don't mind spending more, the Razer Blade 14 is the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Raider GE67Hx
Very good for gaming and AI
Excellent overall display quality
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14
Very good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.7/10
7.9/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the Razer Blade 14 is good.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.9/10
8.4/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and Razer Blade 14 are both very good for engineering and design, though the MSI Raider GE67Hx is somewhat better.
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and Razer Blade 14 both excel in engineering and design use due to their powerful CPUs, ample RAM, high-performance GPUs, and high-quality screens. While the Raider offers a slightly larger high refresh-rate OLED display which is beneficial for detailed design work, the Razer Blade 14 provides great portability alongside a high-resolution IPS screen, balancing power with the convenience of easy transport for engineers on the go.
Screen Quality
9.1/10
8.0/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
344.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has a better screen than the Razer Blade 14 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
If you prioritize vivid and accurate colors for engineering or design tasks, the MSI Raider GE67Hx is an excellent choice due to its wider color coverage, but it falls short for gaming and 3D work since it doesn't offer the high refresh rates required for smooth visuals. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 14 also offers very good color accuracy which benefits users in general use and professional design, yet like the MSI, it isn’t optimized for gaming or 3D applications that depend on high refresh rates to deliver the best experience. While both laptops are tailored for high-resolution and color-accurate work, neither is ideal for gaming due to their lower refresh rates, which are critical for fast-paced visuals in gaming and 3D environments.
Battery
5.5 Hours
9.5 Hours
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 14 has 9.5 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
Fair
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Blade 14 has very good portability, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,349
$1,965
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has a price of $2,349 and the Razer Blade 14 costs $1,965.
The Razer Blade 14 and MSI Raider GE67Hx are both very good for general use.
The Razer Blade 14 is rated higher for general use, largely due to its superior portability with a lighter and more compact design, better battery life, and high-quality IPS screen, while still providing comparable CPU and RAM to the MSI Raider GE67Hx. The MSI Raider GE67Hx, although offering an OLED screen which is generally superior for visual quality, is less portable due to its larger size and weight, and has a shorter battery life, making it less ideal for on-the-go use compared to the Razer Blade 14.
Content Creation
8.3/10
8.1/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and Razer Blade 14 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
7.9/10
7.9/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and Razer Blade 14 are both 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
8.5/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and Razer Blade 14 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 Razer Blade 14 compare to other laptops
"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."
"After making a huge splash with the original 2021 model, it's expected that the 2022 refresh would be more of a minor update to an already impressive machine. It adds a higher resolution webcam (720p to 1080p), faster CPU (Ryzen 9 5900HX to Ryzen 9 6900HX), faster GPU (RTX 3070/3080 to 3070/3080 Ti), faster RAM (DDR4-3200 to DDR5-4800), faster M.2 SSD support (PCIe3 x4 to PCIe4 x4), newer WLAN module (Killer AX1690i to Qualcomm WCN685x), and a MUX switch for the new integrated Radeon 680M GPU. It's indubitably an upgrade especially in terms of single-thread processor performance."
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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.
About Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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