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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI Raider GE76 is more expensive and offers better graphics performance with its Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti, making it well-suited for intensive gaming and high-demand engineering work. On the other hand, the MSI Stealth GS77 is less costly and lighter, contributing to better portability. Both have similar storage, RAM, and battery capacity; however, if budget constraints are less of a concern and peak performance is crucial, choose the Raider GE76, but if you prioritize portability and cost-saving without substantial performance loss, the Stealth GS77 is preferable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Raider GE76
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Stealth GS77
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.9
7.9
9.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Stealth GS77 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.
Screen Quality
8.6
8.3
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
384.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE76 has a better screen than the MSI Stealth GS77 for general use, and gaming and AI.
The MSI Raider GE76 and Stealth GS77 likely have high resolution and brightness paired with panels that render colors accurately, which is why they excel for general use and engineering tasks where details and correct color representation are crucial. Their strong performance in engineering and design suggests they cover a wide color gamut, ensuring professional-level color fidelity necessary for precision work. However, their poor performance for gaming and 3D applications could be due to lower refresh rates, which are essential for smooth motion rendering and a more immersive experience in fast-paced visual environments.
Portability
Poor
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
6.3 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Stealth GS77 has only fair portability, while the MSI Raider GE76 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$3,552
$2,499
$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 GS77 costs $2,499.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.4
8.4
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
384.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
5.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The MSI Raider GE76 and MSI Stealth GS77 are both very good for general use.
The MSI Raider GE76 and MSI Stealth GS77 both excel in general use due to their capable CPUs, ample RAM, and high-quality IPS screens with great color accuracy and brightness. The Raider GE76 stands out with a slightly more powerful GPU and excellent build quality but is less portable and has louder operating noise compared to the Stealth GS77, which offers a thinner design and better portability, but with slightly less optimal heat management.
Engineering and Design
9.0
8.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
9.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Raider GE76 to be excellent for engineering and design, while the MSI Stealth GS77 is very good.
The MSI Raider GE76 stands out for engineering and design with its superior GPU, which offers enhanced graphics capabilities necessary for demanding tasks, although it is slightly heavier which could impact portability. In contrast, while the MSI Stealth GS77 delivers similar CPU performance and has an equally high-quality screen, it has a less powerful GPU and is lighter, which may be better for users who need to move around more frequently but still require substantial computing power. Both laptops come with ample RAM and have high-resolution IPS displays, marking them as strong contenders for professional engineering work.
Content Creation
8.4
8.3
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE76 and MSI Stealth GS77 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
8.2
8.1
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE76 and MSI Stealth GS77 are both very 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.
Battery
6.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The MSI Raider GE76 has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth GS77 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
8.0
The MSI Raider GE76 and MSI Stealth GS77 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 GE76 and the MSI Stealth GS77 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Raider GE76 | MSI Stealth GS77 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,552 | $2,499 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 11.2'' x 1.02'' | 15.7'' x 11.2'' x 0.79'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.39 lbs | 6.17 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.63" | 15.65" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.18" | 11.16" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 32 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 | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 384 nits | 305 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.9/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
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."
MSI Stealth GS77
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Allen Ngo | April 2022
"The MSI Stealth GS77 is better than the GS76... mostly. The GS77 is a few steps forward and a few steps back from the GS76. Improvements are numerous including the stronger and more rigid skeleton, higher resolution webcam, larger clickpad, easier serviceability, relatively similar battery runtimes, newer display options, and higher performance at about the same TDP and TGP levels as before. CPU performance is better than expected even when compared to other laptops with Core i7 or Core i9 processors. The newer model feels more substantial than the outgoing one for higher quality impressions as well."
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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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