The MSI Raider GE76 is a powerhouse designed for high-end gaming and intensive tasks like 3D rendering and machine learning, with its robust Intel i7 processor and top-tier Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti graphics card. It offers a high-refresh-rate display, making it excellent for fast-paced gaming and engineering work that requires precision. However, its larger size and weight make it less portable, and it has a shorter battery life compared to the Samsung.
On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 is a versatile 2-in-1 device with a focus on portability and battery life. Its OLED display delivers vibrant colors and deep blacks, which is great for media consumption and general use. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor provides good performance for everyday tasks while maintaining energy efficiency. It's also lighter and thinner, making it easier to carry around. However, its performance is not on par with the MSI for demanding tasks like gaming or complex engineering projects.
If you prioritize top-tier performance for gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning, and portability is not a major concern, the MSI Raider GE76 is the way to go. However, if you value a long battery life, portability, and a versatile 2-in-1 design for general use, the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 would be a better fit. 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 overall build quality
Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.9/10
6.7/10
9.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
9.0/10
8.2/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
9.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE76 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 is very good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Screen Quality
8.6/10
8.7/10
17.3in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
384.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE76 has a better screen than the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 for gaming and AI, while the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Battery
6.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The MSI Raider GE76 has 6 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 has 10 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
16.0in
6.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.4in
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 has very good portability, while the MSI Raider GE76 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.6/10
The MSI Raider GE76 has very good build quality, while the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$3,552
$1,350
$500
$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 Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 costs $1,350.
The MSI Raider GE76 and Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 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.
Content Creation
8.4/10
8.5/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 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
8.2/10
8.1/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Raider GE76 and Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 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.
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How the MSI Raider GE76 and the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 compare to other laptops
"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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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 Samsung
Samsung Electronics is one of the largest technology corporation by revenue. Based in South Korea, they are very well known for their wide range of phones, tablets, TVs and appliances. Their main line of laptops is the Galaxy Book series, launched in 2017. This range includes 2-in-1 convertible devices and standard notebooks, with a focus on portability and value for money.
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