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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI Stealth GS77 is typically pricier and offers a larger screen, more RAM, and a slightly stronger battery, which could improve performance for engineering and intensive tasks, but this comes at the cost of weight and portability. The Razer Blade 15 tends to be less expensive with a smaller screen and less RAM, which contributes to better portability and slightly lower performance for demanding applications. Both have similar graphics capabilities, ideal for gaming or 3D work, but for heavy multitasking or large engineering projects, the extra RAM in the MSI might be beneficial. Consider the Razer for a balance between performance and portability, and the MSI if the workload demands more power and a larger display is preferred. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Stealth GS77
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 15
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Good portability
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.3
8.2
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
305.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The MSI Stealth GS77 has a better screen than the Razer Blade 15 for software development, and content creation.
The MSI Stealth GS77 and Razer Blade 15 both boast high-resolution displays and bright panels, making them excellent for general use where clarity and visibility are key. For engineering and design, their screens reproduce colors accurately within professional color gamuts, critical for precise visual work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates may lead to less fluid visuals, which could be less suitable for fast-paced or graphically demanding content where smooth motion is vital.
Portability
Fair
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 GS77 has only fair portability.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.4
7.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
305.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Stealth GS77 to be very good for general use, while the Razer Blade 15 is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
7.9
8.0
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 15 to be very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Stealth GS77 is good.
The MSI Stealth GS77 and the Razer Blade 15 are both equipped with powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPUs and high 240Hz screen refresh rates, making them very good for gaming and 3D applications. The Stealth GS77 has an advantage in memory with more RAM for multitasking, while the Blade 15, being lighter, offers slightly more portability.
Engineering and Design
8.7
8.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Stealth GS77 and Razer Blade 15 are both very good for engineering and design.
The MSI Stealth GS77 stands out in engineering and design use due to its larger RAM, which is crucial for multitasking and handling complex tasks, alongside its high-resolution screen with broad color coverage excellent for design precision. In contrast, the Razer Blade 15, while having slightly less RAM, offers a more portable frame and an excellent keyboard, making it a strong contender for those who prioritize comfort and mobility alongside powerful engineering capabilities.
Content Creation
8.3
8.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth GS77 and Razer Blade 15 are both very good for content creation.
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
7.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Stealth GS77 to be very good for software development, while the Razer Blade 15 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.
Battery
6.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The MSI Stealth GS77 has 6 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 15 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.
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
The Razer Blade 15 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.
Cost
$2,499
$2,500
$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 Razer Blade 15 costs $2,500.
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How the MSI Stealth GS77 and the Razer Blade 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Stealth GS77 | Razer Blade 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,499 | $2,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 11.2'' x 0.79'' | 14'' x 9.3'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.17 lbs | 4.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.65" | 13.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.16" | 9.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-12800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 305 nits | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.5/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
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."
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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