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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI Stealth 17 offers high-end performance with a top-tier processor and graphics card, making it well-suited for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and intensive gaming. However, it is significantly more expensive and less portable due to its larger size and weight. In contrast, the Razer Blade 14 is more portable and less costly, but has a less powerful processor and graphics card, making it more suitable for general use and less demanding gaming. The Razer also has a longer battery life, making it a better option for those needing to work on the go. Both laptops have similar screen quality and resolution, but the MSI has a slightly higher refresh rate for smoother visuals. Consider the MSI if you need maximum performance for demanding tasks and the Razer if you prioritize portability, battery life, and cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Stealth 17
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.7
8.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
384.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The MSI Stealth 17 and Razer Blade 14 are both very good for general use, though the MSI Stealth 17 is somewhat better.
The MSI Stealth 17 has a large high-resolution screen, a powerful CPU and abundant RAM which is excellent for multitasking in general use, but is heavier and has shorter battery life which impacts portability. Conversely, the Razer Blade 14 also offers a high-quality display and a strong CPU, but with less RAM, yet it compensates with a higher battery life and better portability due to its lighter weight and smaller size.
Gaming and AI
9.1
7.9
9.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Stealth 17 is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Razer Blade 14 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
9.4
8.4
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
9.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
64.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Stealth 17 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Razer Blade 14 is very good.
The MSI Stealth 17 excels in engineering and design due to its superior CPU and GPU, larger screen with high quality, and sizable RAM, which are vital for demanding tasks, but it's less portable due to its size and weight. The Razer Blade 14, while very capable with a high-quality CPU and sufficient RAM for many applications, is more portable and has a smaller screen, making it a better fit for users who prioritize mobility and still require solid performance for engineering and design work.
Content Creation
8.8
8.1
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
64.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth 17 and Razer Blade 14 are both very good for content creation, though the MSI Stealth 17 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
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
64.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Stealth 17 is very good for software development, while the Razer Blade 14 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
8.0
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
384.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
The MSI Stealth 17 has a better screen than the Razer Blade 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, both the MSI Stealth 17 and the Razer Blade 14 have panels that offer clear images, high resolution, and ample brightness, providing a pleasant viewing experience for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. In the context of engineering and design, their displays cover a wide range of colors, essential for accurately rendering designs and models. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates can result in less smooth motion, which is not ideal for fast-paced visuals that benefit from higher refresh rates.
Battery
5.5 Hours
9.5 Hours
The MSI Stealth 17 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 14 has 9.5 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.
Portability
Fair
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Blade 14 has very good portability, while the MSI Stealth 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
8.5
The Razer Blade 14 has very good build quality, while the MSI Stealth 17 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$3,899
$1,965
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The MSI Stealth 17 has a price of $3,899 and the Razer Blade 14 costs $1,965.
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How the MSI Stealth 17 and the Razer Blade 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Stealth 17 | Razer Blade 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,899 | $1,965 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 11.2'' x 0.79'' | 12.6'' x 8.7'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.17 lbs | 3.92 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.65" | 12.59" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.16" | 8.66" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13900H | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 64 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 2048 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 62 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 384 nits | 328 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.5/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | 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 | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Mario Petzold | April 2023
"The MSI Stealth 17 Studio is a laptop with a quiet RTX 4080 for almost every occasion. The MSI Stealth 17 Studio is equally capable of high-level media processing and playing current games. It remains pleasantly quiet, even if a few percentage points of power have had to be sacrificed in the process. But, it is not quite perfect: To some extent, the Stealth 17 is well thought out. It packs tons of graphics power and high-end components in a slim case. The laptop's cooling system can be set such that, noise-wise, it doesn't even reach low volume. However, small flaws cloud otherwise exceptionally positive impressions."
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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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