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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize more storage, better performance for 3D, machine learning, and engineering tasks, and are okay with a heavier and larger laptop with shorter battery life, the MSI Stealth GS77 is tailored for those needs. However, if you prefer a lighter and more portable laptop with a higher portability score, longer battery life, but are willing to compromise on performance and storage, the XPG Xenia 14 is more suitable. Keep in mind, the MSI comes at a premium price, while the XPG is more budget-friendly. Both handle general use adeptly, but for intensive gaming or professional applications, the MSI outshines the XPG. 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 overall build quality
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.4
7.3
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
305.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 is very good for general use, while the XPG Xenia 14 is good.
The MSI Stealth GS77 offers a powerful main processor and a larger amount of RAM, which contributes to smoother performance in demanding tasks and multitasking, making it very good for general use. While the XPG Xenia 14 is lighter and has a longer battery life, making it highly portable and convenient for on-the-go use, it has a less potent processor and less memory compared to the MSI, which makes it just good for general use.
Gaming and AI
7.9
6.1
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
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
7.0/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 is good for gaming and AI, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The MSI Stealth GS77 excels in gaming and 3D applications due to its Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a high screen refresh rate of 240Hz, which are crucial for rendering complex graphics smoothly. In contrast, the XPG Xenia 14 is equipped with Intel Iris Xe graphics and a lower refresh rate of 60Hz, making it less suited for intense gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.7
6.8
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Stealth GS77 is very good for engineering and design, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The MSI Stealth GS77, with its more powerful CPU, larger amount of RAM, and high-performance GPU, is very suited for demanding engineering and design tasks, and its high-quality screen further complements these tasks. On the other hand, the XPG Xenia 14, although still good for engineering and design use, has more modest specs that offer lower performance but better portability and longer battery life, making it a more travel-friendly option.
Content Creation
8.3
7.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
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 XPG Xenia 14 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
7.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
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 XPG Xenia 14 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
6.9
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
305.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The MSI Stealth GS77 has a better screen than the XPG Xenia 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The MSI Stealth GS77 offers vibrant and accurate colors suitable for engineering and design, and clear resolution with ample brightness for general use, but its lower refresh rate reduces its appeal to gaming and 3D applications where fluid motion is key. The XPG Xenia 14, while still providing a suitable resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and adequate color accuracy for design work, doesn't support the high refresh rates needed for immersive gaming experiences. Both laptops' screens, although excellent for productivity and professional work, lack the high refresh rates that gamers and 3D aficionados usually seek for the best visual performance.
Battery
6.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The MSI Stealth GS77 has 6 hours of battery life. The XPG Xenia 14 has 10 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
14.0in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 has excellent portability, while the MSI Stealth GS77 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.0
7.2
The MSI Stealth GS77 has very good build quality, while the XPG Xenia 14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,499
$800
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The MSI Stealth GS77 has a price of $2,499 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Stealth GS77 | XPG Xenia 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,499 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 11.2'' x 0.79'' | 12.2'' x 8.5'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.17 lbs | 2.2 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.65" | 12.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.16" | 8.46" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i5-1135G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 53 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 14" | |
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 | 321 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.5/10 | 9.3/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
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."
XPG Xenia 14
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Allen Ngo | July 2021
"The Xenia 14 is a top 14-inch laptop under 1 kg. ADATA isn't exactly known for its laptops and so we weren't expecting much from its first 14-inch Ultrabook. With that said, we're pleasantly surprised by how well the Xenia 14 looks and performs. Not only is it incredibly light, but it has a color accurate 16:10 display, high CPU and GPU performance, easy RAM and SSD serviceability, plenty of port options including Thunderbolt 4, and long battery life. It packs a lot of punch and features considering the size and weight to be better than even the LG Gram series."
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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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