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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI Raider GE78 offers top-tier performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and other engineering tasks with its more powerful processor and graphics card, but it is less portable due to its larger size and weight, and it has shorter battery life. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 15 provides good performance for general use and some gaming at a lower price point, with better portability and longer battery life, though it has a less powerful processor and graphics card, meaning it may not handle intensive tasks as well. Consider the MSI if performance is your primary concern and the Razer if you value portability and longer battery use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Raider GE78
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Best in class for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Good battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the Razer Blade 15
- Good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.7
7.9
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
384.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
5.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The MSI Raider GE78 is very good for general use, while the Razer Blade 15 is good.
The MSI Raider GE78 stands out for general use due to its higher-powered CPU and double the amount of RAM compared to the Razer Blade 15, which translates to smoother multitasking and more demanding application performance. Meanwhile, the Razer Blade 15 offers superior portability with its lighter weight and smaller size, making it a more comfortable option for on-the-go use despite slightly shorter battery life compared to the MSI Raider GE78.
Gaming and AI
9.5
8.0
9.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Raider GE78 is best in class for gaming and AI, while the Razer Blade 15 is very good.
The MSI Raider GE78 is favored for gaming and 3D tasks chiefly due to its superior GPU and higher screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth, high-quality gaming visuals and performance. In contrast, the Razer Blade 15, while also excellent for these tasks, might offer a slightly less powerful GPU and a lower screen refresh rate, but it compensates with a quality CPU and good screen quality, making it a strong contender.
Engineering and Design
9.4
8.5
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
9.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE78 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Razer Blade 15 is very good.
The MSI Raider GE78 stands out in engineering and design use due to its high-end Intel i9 CPU, substantial 32GB of RAM, and top-tier Nvidia RTX 4090 GPU, delivering exceptional performance even in the most demanding tasks, coupled with a high-quality large screen which aids in detailed visual work. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 15, while also equipped for engineering and design use with a capable Intel i7 CPU, 16GB of RAM, and a Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, offers a more portable package and better speaker quality, but it doesn't quite match the raw power and screen size that make the MSI Raider GE78 particularly adept for professional CAD, 3D modeling, and simulations.
Content Creation
8.8
8.0
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE78 and Razer Blade 15 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
7.7
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE78 is very good for software development, while the Razer Blade 15 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
8.2
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
384.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE78 has a better screen than the Razer Blade 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, both the MSI Raider GE78 and the Razer Blade 15 have screens with clear images and bright displays that make viewing text and videos enjoyable. Engineers and designers will appreciate the wide color gamuts these laptops offer, ensuring accurate colors for detailed work. However, gamers may be disappointed due to lower refresh rates, which can result in less fluid movement during fast-paced games, despite adequate resolution and panel quality.
Portability
Poor
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
6.8 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Blade 15 has good portability, while the MSI Raider GE78 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$4,386
$2,500
$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 15 costs $2,500.
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Key similarities
Battery
6.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The MSI Raider GE78 has 6 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 15 has 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 GE78 and Razer Blade 15 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 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Raider GE78 | Razer Blade 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$4,386 | $2,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15'' x 11.7'' x 1.13'' | 14'' x 9.3'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.83 lbs | 4.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.97" | 13.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.73" | 9.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13980HX | Intel i7-12800H | |
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 | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 384 nits | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.6/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 3 | |
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 | 4 | |
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MSI Raider GE78
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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 15
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Allen Ngo | March 2022
"The 2022 Blade 15 offers roughly 15 to 25 percent faster graphics performance and 20 percent faster CPU performance over last year's Core i7-11800H and RTX 3080 model. Thankfully, the system doesn't need to run noticeably louder or warmer to achieve faster results, but both power consumption and battery life take a hit. The higher consumption in particular appears to be a trend amongst many 12th gen Core laptops including the Schenker Uniwill Technology GM7AG8P or MSI Vector GP66 when compared to their previous generation counterparts. We're also glad to not see below-average CPU performance which was the case for the 10th gen Core i7-10875H model."
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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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