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Updated March 21, 2024·
If you prioritize saving money and desire a lighter, more portable laptop for daily tasks or travel, the MSI Stealth GS77 would be the better choice. However, if your work involves more demanding applications like 3D modeling, machine learning, or high-end gaming, and you are okay with spending more for top-notch performance, then the MSI Titan 18 HX, despite being heavier and less portable, would serve you better. Keep in mind that the high-performance option may also have shorter battery life due to its more powerful components. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Stealth GS77
- Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Titan 18 HX
- Best in class for engineering and design
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Excellent for content creation
- Excellent overall display quality
- Excellent speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.9
9.4
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX is excellent for gaming and AI, while the MSI Stealth GS77 is good.
The MSI Stealth GS77 offers a powerful GPU and a high screen refresh rate, providing smooth and detailed gameplay, but the MSI Titan 18 HX steps up the game with an even more advanced GPU that produces exceptional graphics and frame rates for a premium 3D gaming experience. While both have capable CPUs and good screen quality, the Titan 18 HX shines for the most demanding gamers who prioritize top-tier visual performance.
Engineering and Design
8.7
9.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
128.0 GB
The MSI Titan 18 HX is best in class for engineering and design, while the MSI Stealth GS77 is very good.
The MSI Stealth GS77, with its high-quality CPU, ample RAM, and good GPU, excels in engineering tasks, and its screen displays crisp images; however, the more powerful MSI Titan 18 HX surpasses it with an even better CPU, more RAM, superior GPU, and exceptional screen quality, making it ideal for the most demanding engineering and design work. While the Stealth GS77 offers greater portability and less operating noise, the Titan focuses on performance at the expense of being bulkier and potentially louder, which might be a trade-off worth considering for power-intensive users.
Content Creation
8.3
9.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
32.0 GB
RAM
128.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The MSI Titan 18 HX is excellent for content creation, while the MSI Stealth GS77 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
8.1
8.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
128.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX and MSI Stealth GS77 are both very good for software development, though the MSI Titan 18 HX is somewhat better.
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
8.3
9.2
17.3in
SIZE
18.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
305.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
401.0 nits
The MSI Titan 18 HX has a better screen than the MSI Stealth GS77 for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The MSI Stealth GS77's screen, with its high resolution and brightness, provides sharp and vibrant visuals that are ideal for general activities and detailed work in engineering and design due to its wide color gamut. However, its lower refresh rate hampers the gaming or 3D modeling experience, where fluid motion is key. The MSI Titan 18 HX offers even wider color coverage and superior resolution and brightness, enhancing its suitability for both general use and professional design tasks, but like the GS77, the refresh rate isn't optimal for high-speed gaming or 3D work where screen responsiveness is crucial.
Battery
6.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The MSI Stealth GS77 has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Titan 18 HX has 4 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
17.3in
SIZE
18.0in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
7.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.2in
The MSI Stealth GS77 has only fair portability, while the MSI Titan 18 HX has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,499
$4,800
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The MSI Stealth GS77 has a price of $2,499 and the MSI Titan 18 HX costs $4,800.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.4
8.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
305.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
401.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.0/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX and MSI Stealth GS77 are both very good for general use.
The MSI Stealth GS77 offers a balance between power and portability with a high-quality CPU, ample RAM, and a good screen, which makes it suitable for everyday tasks, while maintaining a lighter design and longer battery life for on-the-go use. In contrast, the MSI Titan 18 HX, with its top-tier CPU and RAM, excels in more demanding applications, but is less portable and has a shorter battery life, making it better suited for stationary use where performance is paramount.
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
The MSI Titan 18 HX and MSI Stealth GS77 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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Spec Comparison
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| MSI Stealth GS77 | MSI Titan 18 HX |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,499 | $4,800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | February 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 11.2'' x 0.79'' | 15.9'' x 12.1'' x 1.26'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.17 lbs | 7.93 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.65" | 15.9" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.16" | 12.08" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i9-14900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 128 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 4 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 4096 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 18" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 305 nits | 401 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.5/10 | 5.1/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 10/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
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 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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MSI Stealth GS77
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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."
MSI Titan 18 HX
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Allen Ngo | January 2024
"With no new Nvidia GPU this year for laptops, MSI had to refresh everything surrounding the graphics card to make up for it. Users are getting a new 18-inch chassis design, new 14th gen Intel HX CPU, new AC adapter, larger keys, and a new 120 Hz HDR1000 mini-LED 4K display to accompany the high price tag. Most of these changes are a step up from last year's GT77, but users are ultimately getting the same gaming performance out of both models."
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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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