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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI Raider GE78 and Razer Blade 18 are both high-end laptops with high performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering. The MSI Raider GE78 offers more storage right out of the box and a more powerful GPU, which is particularly beneficial for gaming, intensive graphic design, or video editing. In contrast, the Razer Blade 18 has a slightly larger screen with a comparable resolution, making for an engaging visual experience. Both laptops aren't particularly lightweight, affecting portability, with the MSI being slightly heavier and having a bulkier power adapter. Expect modest battery life from these powerful devices, but it will be limited during heavy use. The Razer Blade is a bit slimmer, which might make it easier to carry around. Both come equipped with a backlit keyboard and multiple USB-C ports, but the MSI Raider has more ports overall. Take these factors into account based on whether you prioritize power, storage, or portability when making your decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Raider GE78
- Best in class for gaming and AI
- Good battery life
- Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the Razer Blade 18
- The Razer Blade 18 has no clear advantages over the MSI Raider GE78.
Key differences
Gaming and AI
9.5
8.9
9.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
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
7.2/10
The MSI Raider GE78 is best in class for gaming and AI, while the Razer Blade 18 is very good.
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.
Screen Quality
8.6
8.9
17.3in
SIZE
18.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
384.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE78 has a better screen than the Razer Blade 18 for content creation, while the Razer Blade 18 has a better screen for general use, and gaming and AI.
If you prioritize a vivid and accurate display for tasks such as web browsing, document editing, or watching videos, both the MSI Raider GE78 and Razer Blade 18 offer high resolution and brightness which translate into crisp and clear visuals. For professionals in engineering, design, or content creation, these laptops provide wide color gamuts ensuring that colors are reproduced precisely, beneficial for work that demands color accuracy. However, if you're into gaming or 3D modeling where smooth motion is crucial, both laptops may not be ideal due to their inferior refresh rates, despite having decent resolution and panel quality.
Battery
6.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The MSI Raider GE78 has 6 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 18 has 4 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
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
18.0in
6.8 lbs
WEIGHT
6.6 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Razer Blade 18 has only fair portability, while the MSI Raider GE78 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$4,386
$10
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The MSI Raider GE78 has a price of $4,386 and the Razer Blade 18 costs $10.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.7
8.5
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
384.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
5.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.1/10
The MSI Raider GE78 and Razer Blade 18 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.
Engineering and Design
9.4
9.3
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
9.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE78 and Razer Blade 18 are both excellent for engineering and design.
The MSI Raider GE78 has a top-tier CPU, abundant RAM, a high-end GPU, and excellent screen quality, making it ideal for demanding engineering software and intricate design work; however, it is not highly portable and has average battery life.
Content Creation
8.8
8.6
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE78 and Razer Blade 18 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.
Software Development
8.5
8.5
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE78 and Razer Blade 18 are both very 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
8.5
The MSI Raider GE78 and Razer Blade 18 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 18 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Raider GE78 | Razer Blade 18 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$4,386 | $10 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15'' x 11.7'' x 1.13'' | 15.7'' x 10.8'' x 0.86'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.83 lbs | 6.68 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.97" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.73" | 10.8" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13980HX | Intel i9-13950HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 32 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 | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 91.7 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 18" | |
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 | 524 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.6/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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 | 9.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1440p | |
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 18
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Matthew Buzzi | March 2023
"Razer made a powerful laptop in the Blade 18, showing off a beautiful and fast display and the same high-quality build we’ve come to expect from this product line. It’s also quite expensive, which is hardly a surprise, but bears repeating even in this price range. It’s pricier than the Scar 18 despite an inferior GPU and half the storage, so you really have to want the Blade 18’s design to justify the cost."
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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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