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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI Raider GE76 offers higher performance, suited for intense engineering tasks, 3D work, and gaming, with a larger screen and more power, but it's heavier and has less battery life, making it less portable. The Razer Blade 14 is more affordable and portable with a smaller, lighter frame and longer battery life, making it suitable for general use and mobile professionals, but with less power than the MSI. Neither is touchscreen but both have high-quality displays, ample storage, and are designed for gaming aesthetics. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Raider GE76
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14
- Very good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.9
7.9
9.3/10
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
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Razer Blade 14 is good.
The MSI Raider GE76 has a superior Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 240Hz, making it excellent for gaming and 3D applications, while the Razer Blade 14, with the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti and a refresh rate of 165Hz, offers good performance as well but is a step down in terms of graphics capabilities and smoothness in high-speed scenes.
Engineering and Design
9.0
8.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
9.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE76 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Razer Blade 14 is very good.
The MSI Raider GE76 surpasses the Razer Blade 14 in engineering and design uses largely due to its stronger CPU, larger amount of RAM, and more powerful GPU, combined with a higher quality screen, which are critical for such demanding tasks.
Screen Quality
8.6
8.0
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
384.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE76 has a better screen than the Razer Blade 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, both the MSI Raider GE76 and the Razer Blade 14 have displays with the resolution and brightness that make text, images, and videos crisp and vibrant, which is comfortable for everyday tasks like browsing and streaming. Their suitability for engineering and design is ensured by wide color gamuts, ensuring that professionals working with visuals get accurate color representation for their projects. However, their lower refresh rates, while not impacting general use and design tasks, result in less fluid visuals when it comes to high-speed gaming or sophisticated 3D modeling, which can be a drawback for gamers or 3D designers who prioritize smooth motion and responsiveness.
Battery
6.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The MSI Raider GE76 has 6 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
Poor
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
6.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Blade 14 has very good portability, while the MSI Raider GE76 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$3,552
$1,965
$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 Razer Blade 14 costs $1,965.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.4
8.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
384.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
5.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The MSI Raider GE76 and Razer Blade 14 are both very good for general use.
The MSI Raider GE76 offers top-tier CPU and RAM, making it excellent for demanding tasks and multi-tasking, combined with a large, high-quality screen that enhances the user experience for general use, but its size and shorter battery life may limit portability. The Razer Blade 14 also provides strong CPU performance and ample RAM for smooth general use, with a compact design and longer battery life making it more portable, though its smaller screen may not be as immersive for media consumption or multitasking as the MSI.
Content Creation
8.4
8.1
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE76 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
8.2
7.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Raider GE76 to be very good for software development, while the Razer Blade 14 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.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The MSI Raider GE76 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 GE76 and the Razer Blade 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Raider GE76 | Razer Blade 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,552 | $1,965 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 11.2'' x 1.02'' | 12.6'' x 8.7'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.39 lbs | 3.92 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.63" | 12.59" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.18" | 8.66" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 62 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 384 nits | 328 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.9/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
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 | 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 | N/A | |
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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 | May 2022
"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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