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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is commonly pricier, but offers greater performance for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming due to its more powerful processor and graphics card. With a larger screen and higher refresh rate, it's suitable for fast-motion experiences but is heavier and has a shorter battery life. The Razer Book 13 is more affordable, lighter, and offers longer battery life, making it more portable, with a touchscreen and high-resolution IPS display that's great for general use and productivity. Although it has a less powerful GPU suited for lighter tasks, it's not ideal for demanding engineering or gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Raider GE67Hx
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Excellent overall display quality
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Razer Book 13
- Excellent portability
- Excellent battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.7
6.2
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the Razer Book 13 is only fair.
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is superior for gaming and 3D due to its Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and high screen refresh rate of 240Hz, which offer better graphics performance and smoother motion compared to the Razer Book 13, which has an Intel Iris Xe graphics card and a standard refresh rate of 60Hz. The Raider GE67Hx's focus on gaming-specific hardware makes it more suitable for demanding tasks, while the Razer Book 13's hardware is more suited for general use and offers modest gaming capability.
Engineering and Design
8.9
7.1
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for engineering and design, while the Razer Book 13 is good.
The MSI Raider GE67Hx stands out for engineering and design due to its powerful Intel i7 series processor, higher-end Nvidia RTX graphics, and an OLED display that offers exceptional screen quality with a high contrast ratio, making it very good for visually intensive work.
Content Creation
8.3
7.6
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for content creation, while the Razer Book 13 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.
Screen Quality
9.1
7.3
15.6in
SIZE
13.4in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
344.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has a better screen than the Razer Book 13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The MSI Raider GE67Hx likely boasts a high-resolution display and excellent color accuracy, ensuring detailed and vibrant visuals crucial for engineering and design tasks, but its lower refresh rate may not be ideal for the smooth graphics required in gaming and 3D applications. The Razer Book 13 probably offers a balance of resolution and brightness suited for a variety of tasks, making it versatile for general use and adequate for detailed design work, though the same compromises in refresh rate may affect gaming and 3D performance. Both laptops may fall short for gaming and 3D needs because high refresh rates, which provide smoother motion and better responsiveness, aren't their strong suit compared to other specialized gaming models.
Battery
5.5 Hours
14.0 Hours
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Book 13 has 14 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
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.4in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Book 13 has excellent portability, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,349
$1,389
$500
$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 Book 13 costs $1,389.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
7.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
344.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
14.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Raider GE67Hx to be very good for general use, while the Razer Book 13 is good.
The MSI Raider GE67Hx boasts a powerful CPU and superior screen quality with an OLED display, which along with ample storage and RAM makes it well-suited for general use, but it's heavier and offers shorter battery life, making it less portable than the Razer Book 13. The Razer Book 13, while also having sufficient RAM and a quality CPU for everyday tasks, favors portability with its lighter weight and longer battery life, though it sacrifices some screen size and does not match the high screen refresh rate or the gaming-grade GPU of the MSI Raider GE67Hx.
Software Development
7.9
7.5
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and Razer Book 13 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
8.5
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and Razer Book 13 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 Book 13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| MSI Raider GE67Hx | Razer Book 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,349 | $1,389 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | April 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.5'' x 0.92'' | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.25 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 11.64" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.51" | 7.81" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12800HX | Intel i7-1165G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 14 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 55 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 13.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 344 nits | 507 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.3/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
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."
Razer Book 13
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Allen Ngo | December 2020
"The Razer Book is like an XPS 13, but faster. The Book 13 combines the design philosophy and performance of a Blade Stealth with the 16:10 display of a Dell XPS 13 for an impressive piece of hardware. Office users who want something more stylish than the typical Dell, HP or Lenovo will certainly find themselves drawn to this Razer subnotebook. If your priorities are to have the best-looking and fastest 13-inch laptop in the office over auxiliary features, however, then the Book 13 proudly fulfills that niche."
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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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