If you prioritize high-performance tasks like gaming or engineering, the MSI Raider GE77Hx is better suited with its powerful graphics card and processor, although it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable. On the other hand, the Razer Book 13 offers better portability, longer battery life, and a touchscreen but is less suited for intensive tasks due to its less powerful graphics. It's generally more affordable and lighter, making it ideal for everyday use and travel. Your choice should be based on whether performance or portability and price are more important for your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Raider GE77Hx
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Razer Book 13
Excellent portability
Excellent battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.7/10
6.2/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
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
8.0/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the Razer Book 13 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
8.8/10
7.1/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good for engineering and design, while the Razer Book 13 is good.
The MSI Raider GE77Hx offers superior performance for engineering and design tasks due to its high-end CPU, substantial RAM, and powerful dedicated GPU, coupled with a high-quality screen that is large and offers high resolution and color accuracy. Conversely, the Razer Book 13, while still providing competent engineering and design capabilities with its good CPU and integrated graphics, emphasizes portability and convenience with its lighter weight, compact size, and longer battery life, but its smaller and less vibrant screen may be less ideal for detail-oriented work.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.6/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good for content creation, while the Razer Book 13 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.
Screen Quality
8.4/10
7.3/10
17.3in
SIZE
13.4in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE77Hx has a better screen than the Razer Book 13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The MSI Raider GE77Hx boasts a high-resolution display with excellent brightness and color accuracy, which is great for general use and professional engineering or design tasks that require precise color reproduction, but its lower refresh rate hinders the gaming experience. The Razer Book 13 also offers a quality screen with good resolution and brightness suitable for everyday tasks and engineering or design work; however, its color coverage might be slightly less comprehensive compared to the MSI Raider, and like the MSI, its refresh rate isn't optimized for the smooth visuals preferred in gaming and 3D applications. For users where gaming and 3D performance are priorities, the screen quality on both laptops may not meet their needs due to the refresh rate which is crucial for fluid motion and responsiveness in fast-paced visual content.
Battery
5.5 Hours
14.0 Hours
The MSI Raider GE77Hx has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Book 13 has 14 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
13.4in
6.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Book 13 has excellent portability, while the MSI Raider GE77Hx has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,999
$1,389
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The MSI Raider GE77Hx has a price of $1,999 and the Razer Book 13 costs $1,389.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Raider GE77Hx to be very good for general use, while the Razer Book 13 is good.
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.
Software Development
7.9/10
7.5/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx and Razer Book 13 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
8.5/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx and Razer Book 13 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 Book 13 compare to other laptops
"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."
"The Razer Book is like an XPS 13, but faster. The Book 13 combines the design philosophy and performance of a Blade Stealth with the 16:10 display of a Dell XPS 13 for an impressive piece of hardware. Office users who want something more stylish than the typical Dell, HP or Lenovo will certainly find themselves drawn to this Razer subnotebook. If your priorities are to have the best-looking and fastest 13-inch laptop in the office over auxiliary features, however, then the Book 13 proudly fulfills that niche."
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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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