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Updated January 12, 2024·
To help you decide on whether to choose the MSI Raider GE76 or the MSI Stealth 14 Studio, consider the following tradeoffs. The MSI Raider GE76, being less expensive, might offer solid performance suitable for general use and gaming at a more attractive price point. However, the MSI Stealth 14 Studio, despite having a higher cost, is expected to be more portable due to its smaller size, which could make it a better choice for those who need to carry their laptop around frequently. Additionally, the Stealth may offer advantages in professional work like 3D modeling, machine learning, or engineering due to its likely more advanced hardware, though this can affect battery life. Your choice should balance your budget against your performance needs and the importance of portability in your daily use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Raider GE76
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Good battery life
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Stealth 14 Studio
- Good portability
- Best in class speakers
Key differences
General Use
8.4
7.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
384.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
5.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for general use, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio is good.
The MSI Raider GE76 is highly suitable for general use due to its robust CPU, ample RAM, and high-quality screen, but it offers limited portability and a shorter battery life; meanwhile, the MSI Stealth 14 Studio is also suitable for general use with a capable CPU and good screen quality, and it benefits from being more portable and lighter even though it has less RAM and battery capacity compared to the GE76. Both laptops have ample storage and quality keyboards, while speaker quality, operating noise, and heat management are all taken into consideration, the Raider excels in heat management whereas the Stealth offers a quieter operation.
Gaming and AI
8.9
7.8
9.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio is good.
The MSI Raider GE76, with a higher-end Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 240Hz, offers exceptional gaming and 3D performance, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio's Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a refresh rate of 165Hz provide good quality but with some trade-offs in graphical power and smoothness. Although the Raider's larger 17.3-inch display may enhance gaming and 3D experiences, the Stealth's more compact 14-inch screen contributes to its greater portability for users on the go.
Engineering and Design
9.0
8.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
9.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.1/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE76 is excellent for engineering and design, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio is very good.
The MSI Raider GE76 excels in engineering and design use due to its more powerful GPU, higher RAM capacity, larger and higher resolution screen, all of which are key for resource-intensive tasks, despite being less portable and with louder operating noise.
Software Development
8.2
7.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for software development, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio 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
8.6
7.6
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
384.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE76 has a better screen than the MSI Stealth 14 Studio for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the MSI Raider GE76 boasts a high-resolution, bright display with exceptional color reproduction, making documents, web content, and media look crisp and vibrant. Its screen, which covers a broad range of colors, benefits professionals in engineering and design, offering accuracy important for these fields. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the Raider GE76's lower refresh rate may lead to less smooth visuals, despite its otherwise impressive display characteristics.
Portability
Poor
Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
6.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio has good portability, while the MSI Raider GE76 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.6
The MSI Raider GE76 has very good build quality, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$3,552
$1,432
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The MSI Raider GE76 has a price of $3,552 and the MSI Stealth 14 Studio costs $1,432.
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Key similarities
Content Creation
8.4
7.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Raider GE76 to be very good for content creation, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio 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.
Battery
6.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The MSI Raider GE76 has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth 14 Studio 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.
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Spec Comparison
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| MSI Raider GE76 | MSI Stealth 14 Studio |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,552 | $1,432 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 11.2'' x 1.02'' | 12.4'' x 9.7'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.39 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.63" | 12.4" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.18" | 9.69" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-13620H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 72 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 384 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | 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 | 4 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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MSI Raider GE76
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Florian Glaser | January 2022
"The MSI Raider GE76: with Alder Lake and RTX 3080 Ti to gaming heaven. Yes, MSI could improve some aspects (like the quality of the webcam), but the manufacturer offers a very convincing and balanced overall package. The biggest advantage is definitely the immense performance potential. The combination of Core i9-12900HK, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, 32 GB DDR5 RAM and two NVMe SSDs offers a lot of performance for the next couple of years and plenty of power for 3D applications. Most titles would run smoothly on an external 4K screen no matter the quality preset. We came away impressed with the integrated 360 Hz panel's fast response times and good color accuracy."
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Francisco Lahoz | June 2023
"You'll find a versatility in the MSI Stealth 14 Studio that isn’t matched by many content-creator laptops we've tested of late. The small frame allows you to (potentially) work from anywhere with an outlet and, if noise isn’t a concern, run your most demanding of programs, thanks to some powerful hardware inside. The MSI Stealth 14 Studio is an attractive and powerful option if you want a portable laptop to be the center of your content work setup."
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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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