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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the MSI Raider GE76 and the Razer Blade 14 (2023) depends on your priorities: the MSI provides top-tier gaming and engineering performance with better graphics, a larger screen, and more RAM but is heavier and has shorter battery life, making it less portable. The Razer, while not as powerful for intensive tasks, is lighter, offers significantly longer battery life and better portability, making it more suitable for general use, travel, and moderate gaming or engineering tasks. It's also usually less expensive. You'll have to balance the importance of performance, portability, and price for your specific needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Raider GE76
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14 (2023)
- Very good portability
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.6
8.9
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
384.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
560.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE76 has a better screen than the Razer Blade 14 for software development, while the Razer Blade 14 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, both the MSI Raider GE76 and the Razer Blade 14 offer vivid displays with high brightness and resolution, making text sharp and images clear, essentials for tasks like browsing and streaming. In engineering and design, accurate colors are crucial, and both laptops provide screens that cover a wide color spectrum, ensuring that designs are seen with the correct hues and saturation. However, for gaming and 3D applications, a high refresh rate is key for smooth motion, and these laptops have lower refresh rates which could make fast-paced scenes less fluid, despite their resolution and panel quality supporting moderate detail and viewing angles.
Portability
Poor
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
6.3 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) has very good portability, while the MSI Raider GE76 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$3,552
$2,400
$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 (2023) costs $2,400.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.4
8.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
384.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
560.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
5.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Raider GE76 and Razer Blade 14 (2023) are both very good for general use.
The MSI Raider GE76, with a high-end CPU and ample RAM, delivers smooth performance for demanding applications, and its large, high-quality screen enhances visual experiences, but its size and shorter battery life make it less portable. The Razer Blade 14 (2023) offers strong CPU performance and quality screen in a more compact and lightweight package with better battery life, making it ideal for on-the-go usage, albeit with less RAM which might limit multitasking efficiency compared to the MSI Raider GE76.
Gaming and AI
8.9
8.4
9.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE76 and Razer Blade 14 (2023) are both very good for gaming and AI.
The MSI Raider GE76 stands out for its Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti graphics card and a high screen refresh rate of 240Hz, both factors critical for seamless gaming and 3D experiences, ensuring excellent graphical performance and smoother motion. Although the Razer Blade 14 (2023) also boasts a high refresh rate and a quality Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, the MSI's superior GPU makes it more adept for demanding gaming and 3D tasks despite its lower portability.
Engineering and Design
9.0
8.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
9.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Raider GE76 to be excellent for engineering and design, while the Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good.
The MSI Raider GE76 is excellent for engineering and design due to its high-end GPU, large RAM capacity for complex tasks, and a sizable, high-quality display, which are paramount for these fields. Meanwhile, the Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good for similar uses, with a strong CPU and GPU, and while it has less RAM, it offers better portability and a high-quality display with a sharper image, suitable for on-the-go professionals who might prioritize a lighter machine with strong capabilities.
Content Creation
8.4
8.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE76 and Razer Blade 14 (2023) 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
9.2/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
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 (2023) 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.
Battery
6.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The MSI Raider GE76 has 6 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 14 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
8.5
The MSI Raider GE76 and Razer Blade 14 (2023) 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 (2023) compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| MSI Raider GE76 | Razer Blade 14 (2023) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,552 | $2,400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | June 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 11.2'' x 1.02'' | 12.2'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.39 lbs | 4.05 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.63" | 12.23" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.18" | 8.97" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | |
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 | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 68.1 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 384 nits | 560 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.9/10 | 8/10 | |
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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