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Updated March 21, 2024·
When choosing a laptop, the MSI Raider GE76 offers good performance for tasks like gaming and general use, and it's more budget-friendly while still providing robust features. If you're willing to invest more for the top-tier power that can handle the most demanding applications, including 3D rendering and machine learning, the MSI Titan 18 HX may suit those needs better. However, it's usually more costly and likely to be less portable due to its larger size and weight, which might also affect its battery life compared to the GE76. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Raider GE76
- Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Titan 18 HX
- Best in class for engineering and design
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Excellent for content creation
- Excellent overall display quality
- Excellent speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.9
9.4
9.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX is excellent for gaming and AI, while the MSI Raider GE76 is very good.
The MSI Raider GE76 offers a high screen refresh rate and powerful GPU, making it ideal for smooth gameplay and 3D rendering tasks, while the Titan 18 HX, with a similarly strong GPU, ensures top-tier gaming and 3D performance. Both laptops have capable CPUs and high-quality screens, but their standout graphics capabilities and refresh rates are what make them particularly well-suited for demanding visual tasks.
Engineering and Design
9.0
9.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
9.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
128.0 GB
The MSI Titan 18 HX is best in class for engineering and design, while the MSI Raider GE76 is excellent.
The MSI Raider GE76 offers a robust CPU, high RAM, and a capable GPU, ensuring smooth performance for complex engineering software, along with a high-quality screen for precise design work. The MSI Titan 18 HX, with comparable processing power, elevates this further with superior graphics and larger RAM, enhancing multitasking and rendering capabilities, albeit being less portable due to its size.
Content Creation
8.4
9.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
32.0 GB
RAM
128.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The MSI Titan 18 HX is excellent for content creation, while the MSI Raider GE76 is very 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.
Software Development
8.2
8.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
128.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX and MSI Raider GE76 are both very good for software development, though the MSI Titan 18 HX is somewhat better.
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
9.2
17.3in
SIZE
18.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
384.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
401.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE76 has a better screen than the MSI Titan 18 HX for gaming and AI, while the MSI Titan 18 HX has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When evaluating laptops for general use, the MSI Titan 18 HX outshines the Raider GE76 due to a superior combination of panel type, resolution, and brightness, offering a crisp, vivid, and well-lit display. For engineering and design, the Titan's edge in displaying a broader range of colors with high accuracy in both DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB color gamuts makes it the preferable choice. However, for Gaming and 3D applications where the refresh rate is key to a smooth visual experience, both laptops fall short, lacking the high refresh rates preferred by gamers and professionals working with fast-moving graphics.
Battery
6.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The MSI Raider GE76 has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Titan 18 HX has 4 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
Poor
Poor
17.3in
SIZE
18.0in
6.3 lbs
WEIGHT
7.9 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
1.2in
The MSI Raider GE76 and MSI Titan 18 HX both have poor portability, though the MSI Raider GE76 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$3,552
$4,949
$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 Titan 18 HX costs $4,949.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.4
8.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
384.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
401.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
5.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.0/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX and MSI Raider GE76 are both very good for general use.
The MSI Raider GE76 and MSI Titan GT77 both excel in CPU and RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking and high performance for demanding applications, while their high-quality screens provide crisp and vivid visuals for an enhanced viewing experience. However, the Raider GE76 offers greater portability and longer battery life for on-the-go use, whereas the Titan GT77, with its larger form factor, provides more room for better heat management and potentially quieter operation, at the expense of being less travel-friendly.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The MSI Raider GE76 and MSI Titan 18 HX 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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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Raider GE76 | MSI Titan 18 HX |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,552 | $4,949 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | February 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 11.2'' x 1.02'' | 15.9'' x 12.1'' x 1.26'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.39 lbs | 7.93 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.63" | 15.9" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.18" | 12.08" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i9-14900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 128 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 4 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 4096 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 18" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 384 nits | 401 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.9/10 | 5.1/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 10/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
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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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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Allen Ngo | January 2024
"With no new Nvidia GPU this year for laptops, MSI had to refresh everything surrounding the graphics card to make up for it. Users are getting a new 18-inch chassis design, new 14th gen Intel HX CPU, new AC adapter, larger keys, and a new 120 Hz HDR1000 mini-LED 4K display to accompany the high price tag. Most of these changes are a step up from last year's GT77, but users are ultimately getting the same gaming performance out of both models."
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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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