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Advantages of the MSI Raider GE76
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 17
- Excellent speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.6
8.6
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
384.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE76 has a better screen than the Razer Blade 17 for gaming and AI, while the Razer Blade 17 has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, both the MSI Raider GE76 and the Razer Blade 17 provide clear and vibrant displays due to their high resolution and brightness, making them suitable for browsing, video streaming, and document editing. When it comes to engineering and design, these laptops excel with wide color gamuts, ensuring that professionals can see accurate colors for tasks like photo editing or CAD work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates may lead to less smooth visuals, which can be a drawback for fast-paced games or VR content where fluid motion is critical.
Portability
Poor
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
6.3 lbs
WEIGHT
6.0 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Razer Blade 17 has only fair portability, while the MSI Raider GE76 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$3,552
$4,300
$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 17 costs $4,300.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.4
8.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
384.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
5.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Razer Blade 17 and MSI Raider GE76 are both very good for general use.
The MSI Raider GE76 and Razer Blade 17 are both highly capable for general use due to their powerful CPUs, ample RAM, and high-quality IPS screens. However, the MSI Raider is less portable and has a slightly longer battery life, while the Razer offers superior screen resolution and is more portable with a higher portability score, but at the cost of a little battery life.
Gaming and AI
8.9
8.6
9.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The MSI Raider GE76 and Razer Blade 17 are both very good for gaming and AI.
The MSI Raider GE76 and Razer Blade 17 are excellent for gaming and 3D because they both have the top-tier Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU, crucial for high-end graphics performance. The MSI Raider GE76 stands out with a higher screen refresh rate, making it better suited for fast-paced gaming, whereas the Razer Blade 17 offers good refresh rates but brings a sharper display resolution and better CPU, appealing for both gaming and detailed 3D work.
Engineering and Design
9.0
9.1
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
9.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 17 and MSI Raider GE76 are both excellent for engineering and design.
The MSI Raider GE76 and the Razer Blade 17 are both equipped with high-end CPUs, substantial RAM, and top-tier GPUs that excel in engineering and design applications which demand significant processing power and graphical capability. While the GE76 boasts a slightly larger battery and a higher refresh rate screen, the Blade 17 has a higher resolution display and is marginally lighter and thinner, enhancing portability without compromising screen quality.
Content Creation
8.4
8.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 17 and MSI Raider GE76 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
8.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 17 and MSI Raider GE76 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
5.5 Hours
The MSI Raider GE76 has 6 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 17 has 5.5 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.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The MSI Raider GE76 and Razer Blade 17 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 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Raider GE76 | Razer Blade 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,552 | $4,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 11.2'' x 1.02'' | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.39 lbs | 6.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.63" | 15.55" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.18" | 10.24" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i9-12900H | |
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 | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 82 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 384 nits | 486 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.9/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9.1/10 | |
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 | 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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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."
Razer Blade 17
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Sascha Mölck | July 2022
"Our test configuration of the Blade 17 targets gamers and creative professionals. A Core i9-12900H processor, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (175 watts TGP after the BIOS update, 16 GB of VRAM), and 32 GB of working memory equip the laptop for video processing, rending, and 4k gaming at the highest level. In addition, a fast PCIe-4 SSD (1 TB) ensures short load and storage times. With the Blade 17 (Early 2022), Razer delivers a successful and powerful work device for creative professionals. But this also has its price."
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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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