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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is usually less expensive and offers solid performance for general use, 3D work, and engineering, with a high-refresh-rate display and powerful graphics. However, it's less portable due to its higher weight and larger power brick. The Razer Blade 17 is more expensive but provides top-tier performance and a high-resolution screen, appealing more for intensive gaming and resource-heavy tasks. It’s slightly more portable with a thinner design and lighter weight. Both have large screen sizes, but the Razer has superior battery capacity and a more recent processor, potentially enhancing multitasking and complex applications. Choose MSI for cost-effectiveness or Razer for premium performance and display quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Raider GE77Hx
- The MSI Raider GE77Hx has no clear advantages over the Razer Blade 17.
Advantages of the Razer Blade 17
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Excellent speakers
Key differences
Software Development
7.9
8.5
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 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 is very good for software development, while the MSI Raider GE77Hx 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
8.4
8.6
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE77Hx 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, content creation, and software development.
For general use, screen quality is largely determined by a clear, bright display and high resolution, which both the MSI Raider GE77Hx and Razer Blade 17 provide, ensuring crisp text and vivid images for everyday tasks. In engineering and design, accurate color reproduction is critical, and both laptops offer displays with broad color coverage, making them well-suited for professionals in these fields. However, for gaming and 3D applications that demand smooth motion, the importance of a high refresh rate takes precedence, and if both laptops have lower refresh rates, they may not deliver the optimal experience for fast-paced games or intensive 3D rendering.
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 GE77Hx has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,999
$4,300
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The MSI Raider GE77Hx has a price of $1,999 and the Razer Blade 17 costs $4,300.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
8.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
5.5 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 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.
Gaming and AI
8.7
8.6
8.8/10
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 GE77Hx and Razer Blade 17 are both very good for gaming and AI.
The Razer Blade 17's RTX 3080 Ti GPU outperforms the RTX 3070 Ti in the MSI Raider GE77Hx, which is pivotal for gaming and 3D work where graphical power is very important; though the MSI has a higher screen refresh rate beneficial for smooth visuals in games, the Razer's superior screen quality, including greater brightness and resolution, enhances the overall visual experience. Both laptops have strong CPUs, but the Razer Blade 17 has a more powerful one which, while only somewhat important compared to GPU and screen refresh rate, still contributes to better performance in intensive tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.8
9.1
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 17 to be excellent for engineering and design, while the MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good.
The Razer Blade 17 offers better performance for engineering and design due to its more powerful Intel i9 processor and superior Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU, alongside doubling the RAM at 32GB compared to the MSI Raider GE77Hx's 16GB, which also boasts robust engineering capabilities with an Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU. However, the MSI has a higher screen refresh rate, beneficial for smooth visuals, and its larger battery potentially offers longer unplugged work sessions, while the Razer Blade counters with a higher resolution display, which can provide clearer detail for design work.
Content Creation
8.2
8.5
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 17 and MSI Raider GE77Hx 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.
Battery
5.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The MSI Raider GE77Hx has 5.5 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 GE77Hx 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 GE77Hx and the Razer Blade 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Raider GE77Hx | Razer Blade 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,999 | $4,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 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 i7-12800HX | Intel i9-12900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 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 | 5.5 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 | 350 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 | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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MSI Raider GE77Hx
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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."
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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