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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize a larger screen and higher performance for intensive tasks such as gaming or engineering, the MSI Raider GE77Hx, with a bigger display and longer battery life, could suit your needs well, despite being heavier and less portable. On the other hand, if you prefer a more compact and lightweight laptop that is easier to carry around but still offers high performance, the Razer Blade 14 might be more to your liking, although its battery life is shorter compared to the MSI. Both laptops have similar processing power and graphics capabilities, making them both suitable for demanding applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Raider GE77Hx
- Very good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.7
7.9
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the Razer Blade 14 is good.
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is better for gaming and 3D applications due to its higher screen refresh rate and the same high-performance GPU as the Razer Blade 14; however, the Blade offers a smaller, more portable form factor, which may appeal to users who prioritize mobility over the smoothest visual experience.
Screen Quality
8.4
8.0
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE77Hx has a better screen than the Razer Blade 14 for general use, and gaming and AI.
High-quality screens for general use are often characterized by their resolution and brightness, which contribute to a clear and vivid display, making both the MSI Raider GE77Hx and Razer Blade 14 suitable as they likely have high-resolution panels with sufficient brightness. For engineering and design tasks, accurate color reproduction is crucial, and both these laptops may support wide color gamuts, ensuring designers see true-to-life colors. Conversely, for gaming and 3D applications, high refresh rates are essential to keep motion smooth and reduce lag; if these laptops have poor screen quality for these uses, it's likely because their screens have lower refresh rates, despite having decent resolutions and panel types.
Battery
5.5 Hours
9.5 Hours
The MSI Raider GE77Hx has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 14 has 9.5 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.
Portability
Poor
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
6.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Blade 14 has very good portability, while the MSI Raider GE77Hx has poor portability.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
8.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
5.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The Razer Blade 14 and MSI Raider GE77Hx 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.
Engineering and Design
8.8
8.4
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE77Hx and Razer Blade 14 are both very good for engineering and design.
The MSI Raider GE77Hx outperforms in engineering and design due to its stronger Intel i7 CPU and larger 17.3-inch screen which boasts impressive color accuracy and contrast, enhancing visual work. Comparatively, the Razer Blade 14 is praised for its high-quality AMD Ryzen CPU and GPU similar to the MSI, but its smaller 14-inch display offers greater portability, though it still presents excellent color fidelity for detailed design tasks.
Content Creation
8.2
8.1
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE77Hx and Razer Blade 14 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
7.9
7.9
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx and Razer Blade 14 are both 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.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The MSI Raider GE77Hx and Razer Blade 14 both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,999
$1,965
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The MSI Raider GE77Hx has a price of $1,999 and the Razer Blade 14 costs $1,965.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Raider GE77Hx | Razer Blade 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,999 | $1,965 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 11.2'' x 1.02'' | 12.6'' x 8.7'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.39 lbs | 3.92 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.63" | 12.59" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.18" | 8.66" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12800HX | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 62 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | 328 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.9/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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 | 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 | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Sascha Mölck | July 2022
"The MSI Raider GE77 offers a lot of power for a lot of money. The main components consist of a Core i9-12900HX CPU, a GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (175 watts TGP, 16 GB VRAM), and 64 GB of RAM, which makes for a high overall performance level. The GeForce GPU in particular scores some of the highest scores we have seen from this chip. Both the CPU and the GPU are able to run at continuously high clock speeds. The relatively high heat and noise emissions match our expectations for this device class. With approximately 5.5 to 6.5 hours, the battery life is good for a powerful 4K laptop."
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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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