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Updated January 12, 2024·
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio is more wallet-friendly and offers good performance for general use and some gaming, thanks to its mid-range graphics card, and it is notably lighter and more portable for daily carry. On the other hand, the MSI Titan GT77, while more expensive, provides top-of-the-line performance suitable for the most demanding tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and high-end gaming, supported by its high-end graphics card; it also has a larger and higher-resolution display, but it's much heavier and less convenient to move around. The Titan's superior performance also means it's likely to be less energy-efficient and could have a shorter battery life compared to the Stealth. Consider how much you value portability, battery life, and saving money compared to needing the highest possible performance for intensive tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Stealth 14 Studio
- Good portability
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the MSI Titan GT77
- Very good for general use
- Best in class for engineering and design
- Best in class for gaming and AI
- Excellent for software development
- Excellent for content creation
- Best in class overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.8
8.9
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.5/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is very good for general use, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio is good.
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio offers good portability and battery life, making it suitable for general use for those who prioritize a lighter laptop and the convenience of mobility. Conversely, the MSI Titan GT77 excels in CPU and RAM capacity, screen quality, and storage, which provide an exceptional general use experience for those who require powerful performance and can accommodate a larger, less portable machine with similar battery life.
Gaming and AI
7.8
10.0
9.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for gaming and AI, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio is 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.
Engineering and Design
8.5
10.0
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
9.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for engineering and design, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio is very good.
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio, with a lighter build and decent specs, is good for engineering and design, but might fall short in power compared to the MSI Titan GT77, which exceeds with a more robust CPU, higher RAM, and superior GPU, ideal for the most intensive tasks, yet it's less portable and has louder operating noise. While both have high-quality screens, the Titan GT77's screen outshines the Stealth in quality, making it the better choice for detailed design work, at the expense of it being heavier and less convenient to carry around.
Content Creation
7.9
9.1
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent for content creation, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio 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.
Software Development
7.4
9.1
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent for software development, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio 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
7.6
9.7
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
The MSI Titan GT77 has a better screen than the MSI Stealth 14 Studio for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When considering screen quality for general use, the MSI Titan GT77 excels due to its superior panel type, higher resolution, and greater brightness, providing a crisper and more vibrant visual experience compared to the MSI Stealth 14 Studio. For engineering and design tasks, the Titan GT77's wider color gamuts, including DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, ensure more accurate color reproduction, which is essential for professionals who demand precision in visual representation. On the other hand, when it comes to gaming and 3D tasks, both models may not be ideal due to their lower refresh rates, even though their resolutions and panel types are adequate; gamers and 3D artists usually seek higher refresh rates for smoother visuals.
Portability
Good
Poor
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
7.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio has good portability, while the MSI Titan GT77 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
8.5
The MSI Titan GT77 has very good build quality, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,432
$5,430
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio has a price of $1,432 and the MSI Titan GT77 costs $5,430.
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Battery
5.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio has 5 hours of battery life. The MSI Titan GT77 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.
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How the MSI Stealth 14 Studio and the MSI Titan GT77 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Stealth 14 Studio | MSI Titan GT77 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,432 | $5,430 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.4'' x 9.7'' x 0.75'' | 15.6'' x 13'' x 0.91'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 7.28 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.4" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.69" | 12.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13620H | Intel i9-13980HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 4 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 72 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 602 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 5.6/10 | |
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 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 10/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 4 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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MSI Stealth 14 Studio
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Francisco Lahoz | June 2023
"You'll find a versatility in the MSI Stealth 14 Studio that isn’t matched by many content-creator laptops we've tested of late. The small frame allows you to (potentially) work from anywhere with an outlet and, if noise isn’t a concern, run your most demanding of programs, thanks to some powerful hardware inside. The MSI Stealth 14 Studio is an attractive and powerful option if you want a portable laptop to be the center of your content work setup."
MSI Titan GT77
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Andreas Osthoff | February 2023
"The MSI Titan GT77 HX 13V is the utimate gaming laptop with RTX 4090 & Core i9-13950HX. The new MSI Titan GT77 will most likely only reach a very small group of users due to the high price, but it is still an impressive showcase of what is possible. The high-end gamer combines the best components you can currently get in almost every regard and it is a very good overall package, which does not have to hide behind full-fledged desktop systems."
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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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