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Updated March 22, 2024·

When choosing between the MSI Raider GE78 and the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio, consider that the Raider may offer better performance for gaming and resource-heavy tasks due to potentially superior hardware, making it ideal for users with intensive computational needs. However, the Stealth is likely to be more lightweight and portable, suited for those who travel often or prefer a sleeker laptop. The Stealth may also have a sleek design and quieter operation, which could be appealing for professionals in creative fields. If longer battery life and portability are priorities over sheer performance, the Stealth could be the right choice, even if it's a less costly option. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the MSI Raider GE78
  • Best in class for gaming and AI
  • Best in class speakers
  • Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio
  • The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio has no clear advantages over the MSI Raider GE78.

Key differences

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Gaming and AI

9.5
Raider GE78
Stealth 18 AI Studio
8.9
9.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Raider GE78 is best in class for gaming and AI, while the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is very good.

Screen Quality

8.6
Raider GE78
Stealth 18 AI Studio
8.4
17.3in
SIZE
18.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
384.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE78 has a better screen than the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio for general use, gaming and AI, software development, and content creation.

Cost

$4,386
Raider GE78
Stealth 18 AI Studio
$2,900
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$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

$3,000

$3,500

$4,000

The MSI Raider GE78 has a price of $4,386 and the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio costs $2,900.
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Key similarities

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General Use

8.7
Raider GE78
Stealth 18 AI Studio
8.4
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
384.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
5.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The MSI Raider GE78 and MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio are both very good for general use.

Engineering and Design

9.4
Raider GE78
Stealth 18 AI Studio
9.1
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
9.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE78 and MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio are both excellent for engineering and design.

Content Creation

8.8
Raider GE78
Stealth 18 AI Studio
8.5
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE78 and MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio are both very good for content creation.

Software Development

8.5
Raider GE78
Stealth 18 AI Studio
8.2
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE78 and MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio are both very good for software development.

Battery

6.0 Hours
Raider GE78
Stealth 18 AI Studio
6.0 Hours
The MSI Raider GE78 has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio has 6 hours of battery life.

Portability

Poor
Raider GE78
Stealth 18 AI Studio
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
18.0in
6.8 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.9in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio to have only fair portability, while the MSI Raider GE78 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

8.5
Raider GE78
Stealth 18 AI Studio
8.0
The MSI Raider GE78 and MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio both have very good build quality.

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How the MSI Raider GE78 and the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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MSI Raider GE78MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio
MSI Raider GE78MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio

GENERAL

Price
$4,386
$2,900
Release Date
May 1, 2023March 1, 2024
Overall Dimensions
15'' x 11.7'' x 1.13''15.8'' x 11.4'' x 0.94''
Weight
6.83 lbs6.15 lbs
Width
14.97"15.75"
Depth
11.73"11.4"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i9-13980HXIntel Core Ultra 9 185H
RAM
32 GB32 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
22
Storage
2048 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
6 Hours6 Hours
Battery Capacity
99.9 Wh99.9 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
17.3"18"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
2560 x 16002560 x 1600
Refresh Rate
240Hz240Hz
Display Brightness
384 nits305 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
8.5/108/10
Portability Score
5.6/106/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
YesYes
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
6.5/107.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
9.5/108.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
9.5/108/10
Webcam
1080p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
NoYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
22
USB-C ports
32
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
43
Thunderbolt Version
44

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Allen Ngo | March 2023
"Performance-wise, the GE78 offers a significant boost over the GE77 for just slightly higher power consumption. You'll have to get the RTX 4080 or 4090 configurations to see the performance advantages, however, as the RTX 4070 is closer in performance to the older RTX 3080 Ti. In terms of design, some users might prefer the 16:9 minimalistic look of the older GE77 over the 16:10 retro-inspired GE78 and vice versa. We wouldn't call one better than the other in terms of aesthetics, but we'll give the edge to the GE78 for its stronger hinges and larger keys and clickpad."

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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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