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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the MSI Raider GE76 and the Razer Blade 18 depends on your priorities. The MSI Raider GE76 is slightly more expensive and boasts a larger screen and higher battery capacity, which can be advantageous for extended gaming or intensive tasks but may compromise portability. In contrast, the Razer Blade 18 is somewhat lighter, has a higher resolution display with a better aspect ratio for productivity and offers more advanced processing power, potentially providing a smoother experience for heavy multitasking and high-end gaming; however, its battery life is shorter, which could be a limiting factor if you're frequently on the move. Both have ample storage, considerable RAM, and are equipped with powerful graphics, making either suitable for general use, 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Raider GE76
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 18
- Best in class speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.6
8.9
17.3in
SIZE
18.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
384.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
The Razer Blade 18 has a better screen than the MSI Raider GE76 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you're primarily using your laptop for everyday tasks like browsing the web or using office applications, the MSI Raider GE76 and Razer Blade 18 offer excellent visuals thanks to their high-resolution displays and bright panels, ensuring that text and images are crisp and easy on the eyes. For engineering and design professionals who need accurate color representation, both laptops are equipped with screens that cover a wide range of color gamuts, making them suitable for detailed graphic work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, despite their clear and vivid displays, both models may not be the best fit due to lower refresh rates, which can affect the smoothness and responsiveness of fast-paced visuals.
Battery
6.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The MSI Raider GE76 has 6 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 18 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.
Cost
$3,552
$10
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The MSI Raider GE76 has a price of $3,552 and the Razer Blade 18 costs $10.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.4
8.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
384.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
5.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.1/10
The Razer Blade 18 and MSI Raider GE76 are both very good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
8.9
8.9
9.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
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
7.2/10
The MSI Raider GE76 and Razer Blade 18 are both very good for gaming and AI.
The MSI Raider GE76 boasts a high-quality Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU and a screen refresh rate of 240Hz, which greatly benefits gaming and 3D tasks; however, it has a less powerful CPU compared to the Razer Blade 18, which has an Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU that also excels in gaming and 3D, but with a more advanced CPU, providing an extra edge in computing power.
Engineering and Design
9.0
9.3
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
9.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 18 and MSI Raider GE76 are both excellent for engineering and design.
The MSI Raider GE76 and the Razer Blade 18 are excellent for engineering and design due to their powerful CPUs, ample RAM, high-end GPUs, and screens with high color accuracy and resolution, which are crucial for engineering simulations and design work. The Raider offers a slightly larger display and better screen color coverage, making it preferred for detailed visual tasks, while the Razer Blade's advantages include a sleek design and superior sound quality, which might be more portable and appealing to users who prioritize multimedia experience alongside work.
Content Creation
8.4
8.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 18 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
9.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 18 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.
Portability
Poor
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
18.0in
6.3 lbs
WEIGHT
6.6 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.8in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 18 to have only fair portability, while the MSI Raider GE76 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The MSI Raider GE76 and Razer Blade 18 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 18 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Raider GE76 | Razer Blade 18 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,552 | $10 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 11.2'' x 1.02'' | 15.7'' x 10.8'' x 0.86'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.39 lbs | 6.68 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.63" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.18" | 10.8" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i9-13950HX | |
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 | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 91.7 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 18" | |
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 | 524 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.9/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1440p | |
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 18
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Matthew Buzzi | March 2023
"Razer made a powerful laptop in the Blade 18, showing off a beautiful and fast display and the same high-quality build we’ve come to expect from this product line. It’s also quite expensive, which is hardly a surprise, but bears repeating even in this price range. It’s pricier than the Scar 18 despite an inferior GPU and half the storage, so you really have to want the Blade 18’s design to justify the cost."
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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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