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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI Stealth GS77, being pricier, offers higher performance with a more powerful processor and graphics card, making it suitable for intensive 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming. It has a larger screen, but the trade-off is in portability and battery life, shorter compared to the Razer Book 13. The Razer Book, more affordable and lightweight, is ideal for general use and remains portable with better battery life; it possesses a touchscreen and a higher resolution display. If your work involves engineering or demanding graphics tasks, MSI would be a solid choice, whereas the Razer is convenient for everyday productivity and travel. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Stealth GS77
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Razer Book 13
- Excellent portability
- Excellent battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.4
7.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
305.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
14.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 is very good for general use, while the Razer Book 13 is good.
The MSI Stealth GS77 shines in general use due to its higher RAM, powerful CPU, and larger, high-refresh-rate screen, but trades off with less portability and shorter battery life compared to the Razer Book 13, which offers excellent portability and longer battery life with a lighter build and high screen brightness, making it a solid choice for those prioritizing ease of carrying and use on the go over raw performance. While both have high-quality screens and sufficient storage, the MSI has superior gaming capabilities and a larger screen, whereas the Razer boasts a higher portability score and better heat management, suited for productivity and mobility-focused users.
Gaming and AI
7.9
6.2
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 is good for gaming and AI, while the Razer Book 13 is only fair.
The MSI Stealth GS77 outperforms the Razer Book 13 for gaming and 3D tasks primarily due to its superior Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a high 240Hz screen refresh rate, enabling smoother visuals and better handling of graphic-intensive applications.
Engineering and Design
8.7
7.1
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Stealth GS77 is very good for engineering and design, while the Razer Book 13 is good.
The MSI Stealth GS77 excels for engineering and design owing to its powerful CPU (Intel i7-12700H), ample RAM (32GB), and high-performance GPU (Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti), which are essential for demanding tasks and complex software, alongside a higher-quality screen. In contrast, the Razer Book 13, while also suitable, offers less power with its CPU (Intel i7-1165G7), less RAM (16GB), and an integrated GPU, which may limit performance in intensive engineering applications despite its superior portability and higher screen brightness.
Content Creation
8.3
7.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth GS77 is very good for content creation, while the Razer Book 13 is 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
7.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 is very good for software development, while the Razer Book 13 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.
Screen Quality
8.3
7.3
17.3in
SIZE
13.4in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
305.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
The MSI Stealth GS77 has a better screen than the Razer Book 13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The MSI Stealth GS77 boasts a higher resolution and panel that delivers sharp and detailed visuals, making it excellent for general use and engineering tasks where color accuracy is crucial. However, its lower refresh rate limits the fluidity required for gaming and 3D applications. On the other hand, the Razer Book 13, while not as high in resolution, offers adequate quality for everyday tasks and professional design work due to good color reproduction, but falls short for gaming and 3D activities given its even less suitable refresh rate.
Battery
6.0 Hours
14.0 Hours
The MSI Stealth GS77 has 6 hours of battery life. The Razer Book 13 has 14 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
Excellent
17.3in
SIZE
13.4in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Book 13 has excellent portability, while the MSI Stealth GS77 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,499
$1,389
$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 Book 13 costs $1,389.
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Build Quality
8.0
8.5
The Razer Book 13 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 Book 13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| MSI Stealth GS77 | Razer Book 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,499 | $1,389 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | April 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 11.2'' x 0.79'' | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.17 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.65" | 11.64" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.16" | 7.81" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-1165G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 14 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 55 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 13.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 305 nits | 507 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.5/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
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 | 1 | |
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 Book 13
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Allen Ngo | December 2020
"The Razer Book is like an XPS 13, but faster. The Book 13 combines the design philosophy and performance of a Blade Stealth with the 16:10 display of a Dell XPS 13 for an impressive piece of hardware. Office users who want something more stylish than the typical Dell, HP or Lenovo will certainly find themselves drawn to this Razer subnotebook. If your priorities are to have the best-looking and fastest 13-inch laptop in the office over auxiliary features, however, then the Book 13 proudly fulfills that niche."
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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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