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Updated March 22, 2024·
When choosing between the MSI Stealth and the MSI Titan, consider that the Stealth is more budget-friendly and portable, making it a good fit for everyday use and travel. The Titan, while more expensive, offers superior performance suitable for demanding tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, or intensive engineering software. However, it's heavier and might be less convenient to carry around. If long battery life is crucial, the Stealth generally outlasts the Titan. So, if you need high performance and don't mind the extra cost and weight, the Titan is the way to go; otherwise, the Stealth provides a balanced option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio
- Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Titan GT77
- 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
- Best in class keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.9
10.0
9.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for gaming and AI, while the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is very good.
The MSI Titan GT77 boasts a higher-powered GPU and faster screen refresh rate, making it superior for gaming and 3D applications where visual smoothness is crucial. While the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio also delivers good performance with an admirable GPU and screen refresh rate, the Titan GT77 edges it out for the most demanding tasks, although the Stealth may offer a better balance between performance and portability.
Engineering and Design
9.1
10.0
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
9.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for engineering and design, while the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is excellent.
The MSI Titan GT77 outperforms the Stealth 18 AI Studio with a more powerful CPU and GPU, along with more RAM, which is crucial for demanding engineering tasks, and it boasts a superior screen quality for detailed visuals. However, the Stealth 18 AI Studio, while slightly less powerful, offers better portability and quieter operating noise, making it a fine balance for those who need to move around frequently and work in quieter environments.
Content Creation
8.5
9.1
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
32.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent for content creation, while the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is very 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
8.2
9.1
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent for software development, while the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is very 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
8.4
9.7
18.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
305.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
The MSI Titan GT77 has a better screen than the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If general use is your priority, the MSI Titan GT77's high resolution and brightness offer crisp and vibrant visuals making it the superior choice. However, for engineering and design tasks, the Titan GT77 also stands out with its wider color gamut coverage, ensuring more accurate color reproduction. But for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops may not satisfy due to lower refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth motion and gameplay.
Cost
$2,900
$6,975
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio has a price of $2,900 and the MSI Titan GT77 costs $6,975.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.4
8.9
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
305.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.5/10
The MSI Titan GT77 and MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio are both very good for general use.
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio offers a balance of strong CPU and ample RAM, paired with a high-quality screen, making it an excellent choice for everyday tasks while remaining more portable and having longer battery life than the heftier MSI Titan GT77. Although the Titan GT77 excels in performance with its top-tier CPU and larger RAM, making it ideal for more demanding applications, its size and shorter battery life make it less convenient for on-the-go use, despite its superior storage capacity, keyboard, speakers, and efficient heat management.
Battery
6.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio has 6 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.
Portability
Fair
Poor
18.0in
SIZE
17.3in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
7.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio to have only fair portability, while the MSI Titan GT77 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
The MSI Titan GT77 and MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio 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 Stealth 18 AI Studio and the MSI Titan GT77 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio | MSI Titan GT77 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,900 | $6,975 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2024 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.8'' x 11.4'' x 0.94'' | 15.6'' x 13'' x 0.91'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.15 lbs | 7.28 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.75" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.4" | 12.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | Intel i9-13980HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 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 | 6 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 18" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 305 nits | 602 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 10/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 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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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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