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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI Raider GE76 offers powerful performance for intensive tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, or engineering software due to a top-tier graphics card and processor, but it's also heavier and less portable with a shorter battery life. Conversely, the XPG Xenia 14, while considerably cheaper, provides sufficient performance for general use and tasks that are less resource-intensive. It's lighter, highly portable with a longer battery life, making it a better option for on-the-go productivity, but not as suitable for high-end gaming or resource-intensive professional applications. Choose the MSI for high performance needs and the XPG for everyday use and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Raider GE76
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.4
7.3
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
384.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
5.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for general use, while the XPG Xenia 14 is good.
The MSI Raider GE76 excels in general use due to its higher RAM, more powerful CPU, and larger, higher-quality screen, which all contribute to better performance and visual clarity but at the expense of portability and battery life which is shorter compared to the XPG Xenia 14. The XPG Xenia 14, while still good for general use, provides greater portability with its lighter weight and longer battery life, and a compelling screen aspect ratio for productivity, but it compromises on performance with less RAM and a less powerful CPU, and a smaller, less vibrant screen compared to the MSI model.
Gaming and AI
8.9
6.1
9.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for gaming and AI, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The MSI Raider GE76 provides excellent gaming and 3D capabilities largely due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti graphics card and a high screen refresh rate of 240Hz, which are critical for smooth, detailed visuals and fast-paced gaming. In contrast, the XPG Xenia 14, with its integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and a typical 60Hz refresh rate, offers fair performance suitable for less demanding games and 3D tasks, but it cannot match the visual fluidity and detail provided by the MSI's superior GPU and refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
9.0
6.8
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
9.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE76 is excellent for engineering and design, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The MSI Raider GE76 outshines the XPG Xenia 14 for engineering and design thanks to its superior CPU, double the RAM, and a high-end dedicated GPU tailored for demanding tasks, coupled with a better-quality screen. While the Xenia 14 provides greater portability and longer battery life, its integrated graphics and lower RAM to make it better suited for less intensive engineering applications and on-the-go use.
Content Creation
8.4
7.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for content creation, while the XPG Xenia 14 is good.
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
7.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for software development, while the XPG Xenia 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.
Screen Quality
8.6
6.9
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
384.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE76 has a better screen than the XPG Xenia 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The MSI Raider GE76 boasts a high-resolution, bright display that is excellent for general use and engineering, with wide color gamuts ensuring precise color work, but its lower refresh rate makes it less ideal for gaming, where fluid motion is crucial. Conversely, the XPG Xenia 14 also offers a good quality display with sufficient resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and design purposes, but its color range might not be as extensive as the MSI, while the refresh rate remains suboptimal for 3D gaming. Gamers looking for a laptop primarily for their gaming needs would benefit from seeking out options with higher refresh rates to ensure smoother gameplay.
Battery
6.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The MSI Raider GE76 has 6 hours of battery life. The XPG Xenia 14 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
Excellent
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
6.3 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 has excellent portability, while the MSI Raider GE76 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.2
The MSI Raider GE76 has very good build quality, while the XPG Xenia 14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$3,552
$800
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The MSI Raider GE76 has a price of $3,552 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Raider GE76 | XPG Xenia 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,552 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 11.2'' x 1.02'' | 12.2'' x 8.5'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.39 lbs | 2.2 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.63" | 12.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.18" | 8.46" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i5-1135G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 53 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 384 nits | 321 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.9/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
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 | 4 | |
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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 | July 2021
"The Xenia 14 is a top 14-inch laptop under 1 kg. ADATA isn't exactly known for its laptops and so we weren't expecting much from its first 14-inch Ultrabook. With that said, we're pleasantly surprised by how well the Xenia 14 looks and performs. Not only is it incredibly light, but it has a color accurate 16:10 display, high CPU and GPU performance, easy RAM and SSD serviceability, plenty of port options including Thunderbolt 4, and long battery life. It packs a lot of punch and features considering the size and weight to be better than even the LG Gram series."
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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.
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