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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize a high-end gaming experience with top-tier graphics and processing power for tasks like 3D rendering or machine learning, the MSI Raider GE78 stands out with robust hardware and a larger screen, though it comes at a higher cost and reduced portability. Conversely, the Razer Blade 14 (2023) offers a balance between performance and portability, suitable for a wide range of tasks including gaming, at a more affordable price and with better battery life, but with less powerful components and a smaller storage capacity than the MSI. Both are geared toward intensive usage, but your choice depends on whether you value maximum power or a balance between performance and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Raider GE78
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Best in class for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Best in class speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14 (2023)
- Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.7
8.1
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
384.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
560.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
5.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Raider GE78 and Razer Blade 14 (2023) are both very good for general use, though the MSI Raider GE78 is somewhat better.
The MSI Raider GE78 offers a high-end CPU and top-tier graphics, ideal for intensive tasks, but is less portable and has shorter battery life, while the Razer Blade 14, with a solid CPU and good graphics, balances performance with better portability and longer battery life, making it suitable for on-the-go use with reliable general performance. Both feature great screen quality and sufficient RAM, but the MSI Raider GE78's larger size and weight decrease its portability compared to the more compact and lighter Razer Blade 14.
Gaming and AI
9.5
8.4
9.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
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
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE78 is best in class for gaming and AI, while the Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good.
The MSI Raider GE78 is considered best for gaming and 3D because of its top-tier Nvidia RTX 4090 graphics card, which outperforms the very good Nvidia RTX 4060 in the Razer Blade 14 (2023), offering better frame rates and rendering capabilities crucial for intensive gaming and 3D applications. Additionally, while both laptops have high screen refresh rates, the more powerful CPU and GPU combination in the MSI Raider make it well-suited for demanding tasks that might be more taxing on the Razer's somewhat less potent hardware.
Engineering and Design
9.4
8.7
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
9.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE78 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good.
The MSI Raider GE78, with a top-tier Intel CPU, more RAM, and a more powerful Nvidia GPU, offers superior performance for demanding engineering and design work compared to the Razer Blade 14, which though it has a high-quality AMD CPU and capable Nvidia GPU, it is equipped with half the RAM and a less powerful GPU.
Content Creation
8.8
8.2
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE78 and Razer Blade 14 (2023) are both very good for content creation, though the MSI Raider GE78 is somewhat better.
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
8.5
7.9
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE78 is very good for software development, while the Razer Blade 14 (2023) 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
8.9
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
384.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
560.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE78 has a better screen than the Razer Blade 14 for software development, and content creation, while the Razer Blade 14 has a better screen for general use, and gaming and AI.
If you're looking for a laptop primarily for general use, both the MSI Raider GE78 and the Razer Blade 14 offer sharp displays with high resolution and brightness, delivering a clear and vibrant viewing experience for everyday tasks. For engineering and design work, where accurate color reproduction is crucial, these laptops also excel due to their wide color gamuts, ensuring that the colors you see on screen are precise and consistent. However, gamers and professionals working with 3D applications may find the screen quality lacking, as the lower refresh rate on both models means less fluid motion and potentially more screen tearing in fast-paced environments.
Portability
Poor
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
6.8 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) has very good portability, while the MSI Raider GE78 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$4,386
$2,400
$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 Razer Blade 14 (2023) costs $2,400.
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Key similarities
Battery
6.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The MSI Raider GE78 has 6 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 14 has 6 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 GE78 and Razer Blade 14 (2023) 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 GE78 and the Razer Blade 14 (2023) compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| MSI Raider GE78 | Razer Blade 14 (2023) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$4,386 | $2,400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | June 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15'' x 11.7'' x 1.13'' | 12.2'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.83 lbs | 4.05 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.97" | 12.23" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.73" | 8.97" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13980HX | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 2048 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 68.1 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 384 nits | 560 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.6/10 | 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 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 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 | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 4 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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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."
Razer Blade 14 (2023)
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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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