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Titan 18 HX
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Titan GT77
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Updated March 22, 2024· Prices updated 24 hours ago

When choosing between laptops like the MSI Titan 18 HX and the MSI Titan GT77, consider your need for cutting-edge performance in tasks like gaming, 3D modeling, or complex engineering software, where either will excel. The key differences typically lie in factors like screen size, which affects portability, and subtle variations in hardware that influence how they handle heat or battery life. Larger screens are great for immersive experiences but make the laptop heavier and less convenient to carry. Also, the most powerful configurations can lead to shorter battery life, so if you need to work away from a power outlet for extended periods, this could be a significant drawback. Give Feedback

At the time of writing the MSI Titan 18 HX cost $5,399 and the MSI Titan GT77 cost $5,430.

Advantages of the MSI Titan 18 HX
  • Excellent speakers
Advantages of the MSI Titan GT77
  • Best in class for gaming and AI
  • Excellent for software development
  • Best in class overall display quality

Key differences

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Gaming and AI

9.4
Titan 18 HX
Titan GT77
10.0
9.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for gaming and AI, while the MSI Titan 18 HX is excellent.

Screen Quality

9.2
9.7
18.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
401.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
The MSI Titan GT77 has a better screen than the MSI Titan 18 HX for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.

Cost

$4,949
$6,975

$2,000

$2,500

$3,000

$3,500

$4,000

The MSI Titan 18 HX has a price of $4,949 and the MSI Titan GT77 costs $6,975.
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Key similarities

General Use

8.8
8.9
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
401.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
4.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
10.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
5.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.5/10
The MSI Titan GT77 and MSI Titan 18 HX are both very good for general use.

Engineering and Design

9.9
10.0
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
9.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
128.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
The MSI Titan GT77 and MSI Titan 18 HX are both best in class for engineering and design.

Content Creation

9.0
9.1
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
128.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The MSI Titan GT77 and MSI Titan 18 HX are both excellent for content creation.

Software Development

8.9
9.1
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
128.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
10.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Titan GT77 to be excellent for software development, while the MSI Titan 18 HX is very good.

Battery

4.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The MSI Titan 18 HX has 4 hours of battery life. The MSI Titan GT77 has 5 hours of battery life.

Portability

Poor
Poor
18.0in
SIZE
17.3in
7.9 lbs
WEIGHT
7.2 lbs
1.2in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The MSI Titan GT77 and MSI Titan 18 HX both have poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

8.5
8.5
The MSI Titan 18 HX and MSI Titan GT77 both have very good build quality.

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Spec Comparison

MSI Titan 18 HXMSI Titan GT77

GENERAL

Price
$4,949
$6,975
Release Date
February 1, 2024May 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
15.9'' x 12.1'' x 1.26''15.6'' x 13'' x 0.91''
Weight
7.93 lbs7.28 lbs
Width
15.9"15.63"
Depth
12.08"12.99"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i9-14900HXIntel i9-13980HX
RAM
128 GB64 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
44
Storage
4096 GB2048 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
4 Hours5 Hours
Battery Capacity
99.9 Wh99.9 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
18"17.3"
Display Technology
Mini LEDMini LED
Resolution
3840 x 24003840 x 2160
Refresh Rate
120Hz144Hz
Display Brightness
401 nits602 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
8.5/108.5/10
Portability Score
5.1/105.6/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
YesYes
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7/106.8/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
10/1010/10
Speaker Quality Score
9.1/108.4/10
Webcam
1080p720p
Fingerprint Reader
YesNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
33
USB-C ports
22
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
34
Thunderbolt Version
44

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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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Andreas Osthoff | February 2023
"The MSI Titan GT77 HX 13V is the utimate gaming laptop with RTX 4090 & Core i9-13950HX. The new MSI Titan GT77 will most likely only reach a very small group of users due to the high price, but it is still an impressive showcase of what is possible. The high-end gamer combines the best components you can currently get in almost every regard and it is a very good overall package, which does not have to hide behind full-fledged desktop systems."

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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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