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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI Stealth GS77 offers a good balance between price and performance, being less expensive than the Razer Blade 17 while still delivering excellent performance for general use, engineering, and 3D/machine learning tasks. Its battery is larger, however, its battery life is marginally better, and it has a high refresh rate screen which is beneficial for fast-paced gaming. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 17 has a more powerful main processor and graphics card, resulting in slightly higher performance, particularly for engineering and 3D workloads. It also has a higher resolution screen, which is sharper for detailed work but results in shorter battery life. The Razer is slightly more portable due to its lower weight, includes a more premium build quality with higher scores in speakers and webcam, but comes at a higher cost. Both laptops have comparable RAM, storage, and similar port selections. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Stealth GS77
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 17
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Excellent speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.9
8.6
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 17 is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Stealth GS77 is good.
The MSI Stealth GS77's suitability for gaming and 3D is boosted by its Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 240Hz, which makes fast-paced visuals smoother. In comparison, the Razer Blade 17 excels due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU, albeit with a lower refresh rate of 144Hz, paired with higher screen quality and resolution for crisper images.
Screen Quality
8.3
8.6
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
305.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
The Razer Blade 17 has a better screen than the MSI Stealth GS77 for general use, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, a laptop with a high-resolution, bright display and an IPS or similar type panel offers clear and vivid images, which makes the MSI Stealth GS77 and Razer Blade 17 suitable with their sharp screens and good color representation. In engineering and design, accurate color reproduction is crucial for detail-oriented work; both laptops have displays covering a wide color spectrum, ensuring that designs and models appear with true-to-life colors. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fast-paced action is common, a high refresh rate is key to smooth motion; the MSI Stealth GS77 and Razer Blade 17 may not provide the most fluid experience due to their lower refresh rates compared to specialized gaming laptops.
Cost
$2,499
$4,300
$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 17 costs $4,300.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.4
8.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
305.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Razer Blade 17 and MSI Stealth GS77 are both very good for general use.
The MSI Stealth GS77 and Razer Blade 17 are both highly suitable for general use due to their powerful CPUs, substantial RAM, and high-quality IPS displays, ensuring smooth performance, multitasking capability, and vibrant screen visuals. However, the Razer Blade 17 boasts a higher resolution display and slightly superior screen brightness, which could enhance the viewing experience, whereas the MSI Stealth GS77 offers slightly longer battery life, making it a bit more convenient for use on the go.
Engineering and Design
8.7
9.1
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 17 to be excellent for engineering and design, while the MSI Stealth GS77 is very good.
The Razer Blade 17, with its superior Intel i9 processor and Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU, provides excellent performance for demanding engineering and design tasks, alongside a higher resolution display which results in crisper visuals, versus the MSI Stealth GS77 with a slightly less powerful i7 processor and RTX 3070 Ti GPU which still delivers very good capability but with a lower screen resolution that does not match the sharpness of the Razer Blade 17.
Content Creation
8.3
8.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 17 and MSI Stealth GS77 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
8.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 17 and MSI Stealth GS77 are both very good for software development.
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
5.5 Hours
The MSI Stealth GS77 has 6 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 17 has 5.5 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
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
6.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Razer Blade 17 and MSI Stealth GS77 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
The Razer Blade 17 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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How the MSI Stealth GS77 and the Razer Blade 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Stealth GS77 | Razer Blade 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,499 | $4,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 11.2'' x 0.79'' | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.17 lbs | 6.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.65" | 15.55" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.16" | 10.24" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i9-12900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 32 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 | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 82 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 305 nits | 486 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 9.1/10 | |
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 17
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Sascha Mölck | July 2022
"Our test configuration of the Blade 17 targets gamers and creative professionals. A Core i9-12900H processor, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (175 watts TGP after the BIOS update, 16 GB of VRAM), and 32 GB of working memory equip the laptop for video processing, rending, and 4k gaming at the highest level. In addition, a fast PCIe-4 SSD (1 TB) ensures short load and storage times. With the Blade 17 (Early 2022), Razer delivers a successful and powerful work device for creative professionals. But this also has its price."
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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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