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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI Stealth 17 is significantly more expensive, but offers a more powerful processor, a top-grade graphics card, far more storage, and considerably more memory, making it well-suited for demanding tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, engineering simulations, and machine learning. However, it is less portable due to its larger size and weight and has a shorter battery life. Contrastingly, the Razer Book 13 is more affordable, highly portable with a longer battery life, and is equipped with a touchscreen. Its hardware is less powerful, which makes it a better fit for general use, business applications, and less intensive tasks. 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
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Razer Book 13
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Excellent battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.7
7.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
384.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
14.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Stealth 17 is very good for general use, while the Razer Book 13 is good.
The MSI Stealth 17 stands out for general use due to its powerful CPU and generous RAM, which ensure brisk performance in a variety of tasks, along with a high-quality large screen, although it is less portable and has a shorter battery life. In contrast, the Razer Book 13, while offering solid general use capabilities with a capable CPU and sufficient RAM, boasts greater portability and a longer battery life, but has a smaller screen and may not handle intensive tasks as smoothly as the MSI.
Gaming and AI
9.1
6.2
9.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Stealth 17 is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Razer Book 13 is only fair.
The MSI Stealth 17 is excellent for gaming and 3D due to its high-end Nvidia RTX 4090 graphics card and a screen refresh rate of 240Hz, which are crucial for smooth and detailed visuals. In contrast, the Razer Book 13 offers fair performance with its integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and a lower refresh rate of 60Hz, making it less suitable for intensive gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
9.4
7.1
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
9.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
64.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Stealth 17 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Razer Book 13 is good.
The MSI Stealth 17 offers a higher-end CPU and GPU, more RAM, and a larger, higher resolution screen, which enhances its ability to handle computationally intensive engineering tasks and design work more efficiently than the Razer Book 13, which has a lower-tier CPU and integrated graphics, less RAM, and a smaller, lower resolution screen but offers more portability and a longer battery life. While the Razer Book 13 is significantly lighter and has a superior portability score, the MSI Stealth 17's premium components make it better suited for demanding engineering and design applications but at the cost of being heavier and having shorter battery life.
Content Creation
8.8
7.6
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
64.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth 17 is very good for content creation, while the Razer Book 13 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
8.5
7.5
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
64.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Stealth 17 is very good for software development, while the Razer Book 13 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
7.3
17.3in
SIZE
13.4in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
384.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
The MSI Stealth 17 has a better screen than the Razer Book 13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The MSI Stealth 17 offers a display with high resolution and brightness, making it suitable for general use and engineering tasks where color accuracy and detail are key. However, it falls short for gaming and 3D applications as it lacks a high refresh rate, which is crucial for smooth visuals in fast-paced scenarios. In contrast, the Razer Book 13 also provides a sharp and bright display for day-to-day and professional creative work, but like the MSI, it doesn't cater to the gaming crowd due to its moderate refresh rate.
Battery
5.5 Hours
14.0 Hours
The MSI Stealth 17 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Book 13 has 14 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
Excellent
17.3in
SIZE
13.4in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Book 13 has excellent 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 Book 13 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
$1,389
$500
$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 Book 13 costs $1,389.
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How the MSI Stealth 17 and the Razer Book 13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Stealth 17 | Razer Book 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,899 | $1,389 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | April 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 11.2'' x 0.79'' | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.17 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.65" | 11.64" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.16" | 7.81" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13900H | Intel i7-1165G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 64 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 2048 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 14 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 55 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 13.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 384 nits | 507 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.5/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
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 | 1 | |
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 | 4 | |
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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 Book 13
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Allen Ngo | December 2020
"The Razer Book is like an XPS 13, but faster. The Book 13 combines the design philosophy and performance of a Blade Stealth with the 16:10 display of a Dell XPS 13 for an impressive piece of hardware. Office users who want something more stylish than the typical Dell, HP or Lenovo will certainly find themselves drawn to this Razer subnotebook. If your priorities are to have the best-looking and fastest 13-inch laptop in the office over auxiliary features, however, then the Book 13 proudly fulfills that niche."
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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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