MSI Stealth GS77
MSI Stealth GS77
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GENERAL USE: Very Good—8.4/10
GAMING/AI: Good—7.9/10
ENG/DESIGN: Very Good—8.7/10
SOFTWARE DEV: Very Good—8.1/10
CONTENT CREATION: Very Good—8.3/10
PORTABILITY: Fair—6.4/10
BATTERY: Good—7.0/10
OVERALL SCREEN QUALITY: Very Good—8.1/10
OVERALL PERFORMANCE: Very Good—8.9/10
SIZE: 17.3"
The MSI Stealth GS77 is a high-end laptop with a robust configuration that includes a large storage capacity and ample RAM, empowering it to handle demanding tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering work. It features a potent main processor and a dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU suitable for intensive gaming and tasks requiring hardware ray tracing or DLSS technology. The 17.3-inch display offers a high refresh rate, which benefits gaming and fast-motion visuals, and covers a wide range of color spaces for precise color work. However, its larger screen and higher performance make it less portable and heavier than smaller laptops. The laptop's premium build quality is accompanied by a premium price, and while it's not the most portable option, it offers a backlit keyboard with a number pad, multiple USB-C including Thunderbolt ports, and an Ethernet connection for comprehensive connectivity. Battery life is sufficient for several hours of typical use, but may not last a full day for intensive tasks without access to power. Give Feedback
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Evaluation
Pros
- High-end GPU performance
- Large, high-resolution screen
- Supports Thunderbolt 4
- High RAM capacity
- Fast refresh rate display
Cons
- Moderate battery life
- Relatively heavy
- Could be pricey
- Not very portable
Ratings by Category
Engineering & Design:4.6
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design, CAD and 3D work.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Keyboard Quality:4.6
The Keyboard Quality score is based on the PerfectRec experts’ assessment of tactile feedback, typing comfort, keyboard reliability and typing noise.
General Use:4.5
The MSI Stealth GS77 is well-suited for general use due to its strong Intel i7 processor and ample RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking and efficient performance. Additionally, it has a high-quality screen with excellent color coverage, while still being fairly portable with a reasonable battery life.
Content Creation:4.5
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, and video editing work.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
General Use Screen Quality:4.5
The general use screen score is based on the screen technology, contrast ratio, resolution, brightness, color gamut and color accuracy. This score does not take into account specialized display features for specific use cases, such as high refresh rate for gaming.
Gaming & AI:4.4
The MSI Stealth GS77 excels for gaming and 3D tasks due to its Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti card, which provides high-end graphics performance for demanding applications. Its screen with a 240Hz refresh rate ensures smooth visuals, enhancing gameplay and 3D experiences.
Software Development:4.4
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software development.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Build Quality:4.4
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, chassis rigidity, and overall reliability.
Our assessment of build quality includes many details that are difficult to quantify.
Our laptop experts use their best judgment to produce the final score.
Operating Noise:4.2
PerfectRec’s Operating Noise Score is based on fan noise measurements. Laptops with a fanless design, such as Macbooks, receive the maximum score.
Battery Life:4.0
PerfectRec’s Battery Life rating is based on hours of battery life in typical usage scenarios.
Portability:3.5
PerfectRec’s portability rating takes into account the volume and thickness of the laptop as well as its weight.
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $2,499 | ||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | ||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 11.2'' x 0.79'' | ||
Weight | 6.17 lbs | ||
Width | 15.65" | ||
Depth | 11.16" | ||
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | ||
RAM | 32 GB | ||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | ||
RAM Slots | 2 | ||
Storage | 1024 GB | ||
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | 6 Hours | ||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | ||
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | ||
Display Technology | IPS | ||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | ||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | ||
Display Brightness | 305 nits | ||
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score  | 8/10 | ||
Portability Score | 6.5/10 | ||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | ||
Premium Business Laptop | No | ||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | ||
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | ||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | ||
Webcam | 1080p | ||
Fingerprint Reader | No | ||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | ||
Number Pad | Yes | ||
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | 2 | ||
USB-C ports | 2 | ||
USB-C Charging | Yes | ||
Display Outputs | 3 | ||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | ||
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Allen Ngo | April 2022
"The MSI Stealth GS77 is better than the GS76... mostly. The GS77 is a few steps forward and a few steps back from the GS76. Improvements are numerous including the stronger and more rigid skeleton, higher resolution webcam, larger clickpad, easier serviceability, relatively similar battery runtimes, newer display options, and higher performance at about the same TDP and TGP levels as before. CPU performance is better than expected even when compared to other laptops with Core i7 or Core i9 processors. The newer model feels more substantial than the outgoing one for higher quality impressions as well."
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