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Updated January 10, 2024·

The MSI Stealth 17 offers exceptionally high performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and other engineering applications, with a more powerful main processor and GPU, ample storage, and a large amount of RAM. However, it's heavier and less portable compared to the Razer Blade 15, which is more suitable for general use and still capable of gaming and creative work, though at a lower performance level. The Razer Blade may appeal to those who prioritize a balance between portability and power while saving some money, whereas the MSI Stealth is for users specifically needing top-tier performance and can afford a higher price point and a bulkier device. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the MSI Stealth 17
  • Very good for general use
  • Excellent for engineering and design
  • Excellent for gaming and AI
  • Very good for software development
  • Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Razer Blade 15
  • Very good overall build quality
  • Good portability

Key differences

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General Use

8.7
Stealth 17
Blade 15
7.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
384.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The MSI Stealth 17 is very good for general use, while the Razer Blade 15 is good.

Gaming and AI

9.1
Stealth 17
Blade 15
8.0
9.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Stealth 17 is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Razer Blade 15 is very good.

Engineering and Design

9.4
Stealth 17
Blade 15
8.5
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
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 15 is very good.

Content Creation

8.8
Stealth 17
Blade 15
8.0
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
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 15 are both very good for content creation, though the MSI Stealth 17 is somewhat better.

Software Development

8.5
Stealth 17
Blade 15
7.7
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
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 15 is good.

Screen Quality

8.6
Stealth 17
Blade 15
8.2
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
384.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The MSI Stealth 17 has a better screen than the Razer Blade 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.

Portability

Fair
Stealth 17
Blade 15
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Blade 15 has good portability, while the MSI Stealth 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

7.8
Stealth 17
Blade 15
8.5
The Razer Blade 15 has very good build quality, while the MSI Stealth 17 has good build quality.

Cost

$3,899
Stealth 17
Blade 15
$2,500
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The MSI Stealth 17 has a price of $3,899 and the Razer Blade 15 costs $2,500.
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Key similarities

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Battery

5.5 Hours
Stealth 17
Blade 15
5.0 Hours
The MSI Stealth 17 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 15 has 5 hours of battery life.

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How the MSI Stealth 17 and the Razer Blade 15 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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MSI Stealth 17Razer Blade 15
MSI Stealth 17Razer Blade 15

GENERAL

Price
$3,899
$2,500
Release Date
May 1, 2023January 1, 2022
Overall Dimensions
15.7'' x 11.2'' x 0.79''14'' x 9.3'' x 0.67''
Weight
6.17 lbs4.4 lbs
Width
15.65"13.98"
Depth
11.16"9.25"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i9-13900HIntel i7-12800H
RAM
64 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
22
Storage
2048 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
5.5 Hours5 Hours
Battery Capacity
99.9 Wh80 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
17.3"15.6"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
2560 x 14402560 x 1440
Refresh Rate
240Hz240Hz
Display Brightness
384 nits271 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.8/108.5/10
Portability Score
6.5/107.7/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
YesYes
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
8/107/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
9/109/10
Speaker Quality Score
9.5/108/10
Webcam
1080p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
YesNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
23
USB-C ports
22
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
33
Thunderbolt Version
44

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MSI Stealth 17

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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."

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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