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Updated March 22, 2024·
When deciding between the MSI Titan 18 HX and the Razer Blade 14, consider that the MSI laptop, being pricier, tends to deliver superior performance suitable for demanding tasks like 3D modeling, machine learning, and high-end gaming; however, it is less portable due to its size and weight. The Razer Blade 14 offers more portability and is easier to carry around, making it a better option for general use and moderate gaming, but it might not handle intensive tasks as well as the MSI. Also, the Razer likely has a longer battery life, further enhancing its mobility. Choose the MSI for performance at the expense of portability and battery life, or the Razer for a balance of portability and decent performance at a more affordable price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Titan 18 HX
- Best in class for engineering and design
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Excellent for content creation
- Excellent overall display quality
- Excellent speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.8
8.1
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
401.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
4.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
10.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
5.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX and Razer Blade 14 are both very good for general use, though the MSI Titan 18 HX is somewhat better.
The MSI Titan 18 HX and Razer Blade 14 both offer powerful CPUs and ample RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking and performance for general use, while their high-quality screens provide sharp, clear visuals. However, the Razer Blade 14 stands out for its greater portability and longer battery life, making it better for on-the-go use, whereas the Titan's larger form factor provides enhanced heat management and a potentially more comfortable typing experience due to its larger keyboard.
Gaming and AI
9.4
7.9
9.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Razer Blade 14 is good.
The MSI Titan 18 HX offers a more powerful GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, providing smoother visuals and better performance for gaming and 3D applications. The Razer Blade 14, while still delivering good gaming capabilities with its decent GPU and screen refresh rate, lags behind the Titan's performance but gains points for greater portability.
Engineering and Design
9.9
8.4
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
9.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
128.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Titan 18 HX is best in class for engineering and design, while the Razer Blade 14 is very good.
The MSI Titan 18 HX, with its superior CPU, larger amount of RAM, and more powerful GPU, provides robust performance and high-quality visuals that are well-suited for demanding engineering applications and intricate design tasks. While the Razer Blade 14 offers solid performance for engineering and design, its smaller size enhances portability, and it has a high-quality screen as well, but it trails slightly behind the MSI in terms of raw power for the most resource-intensive tasks.
Content Creation
9.0
8.1
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
128.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Titan 18 HX is excellent for content creation, while the Razer Blade 14 is very 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
8.9
7.9
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
128.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
10.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX is very good for software development, while the Razer Blade 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
9.2
8.0
18.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
401.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
The MSI Titan 18 HX has a better screen than the Razer Blade 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The MSI Titan 18 HX boasts a superior display that excels in resolution, panel quality, and brightness, making it ideal for tasks like document editing and web browsing that benefit from clear and bright visuals. For engineering and design professionals who require precise color representation, this laptop's wide color gamuts ensure accurate and vivid images. However, gamers and 3D artists might find the refresh rate lacking, which is crucial for fluid motion and reducing motion blur in fast-paced environments.
Battery
4.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The MSI Titan 18 HX has 4 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 14 has 9.5 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
Poor
Very Good
18.0in
SIZE
14.0in
7.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
1.2in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Blade 14 has very good portability, while the MSI Titan 18 HX has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$4,949
$1,965
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The MSI Titan 18 HX has a price of $4,949 and the Razer Blade 14 costs $1,965.
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Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The MSI Titan 18 HX and Razer Blade 14 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 Titan 18 HX and the Razer Blade 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Titan 18 HX | Razer Blade 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$4,949 | $1,965 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2024 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.9'' x 12.1'' x 1.26'' | 12.6'' x 8.7'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 7.93 lbs | 3.92 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.9" | 12.59" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 12.08" | 8.66" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-14900HX | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 128 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 4 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 4096 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4 Hours | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 62 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 18" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | Mini LED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 401 nits | 328 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.1/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 10/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.1/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 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 | N/A | |
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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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Allen Ngo | May 2022
"After making a huge splash with the original 2021 model, it's expected that the 2022 refresh would be more of a minor update to an already impressive machine. It adds a higher resolution webcam (720p to 1080p), faster CPU (Ryzen 9 5900HX to Ryzen 9 6900HX), faster GPU (RTX 3070/3080 to 3070/3080 Ti), faster RAM (DDR4-3200 to DDR5-4800), faster M.2 SSD support (PCIe3 x4 to PCIe4 x4), newer WLAN module (Killer AX1690i to Qualcomm WCN685x), and a MUX switch for the new integrated Radeon 680M GPU. It's indubitably an upgrade especially in terms of single-thread processor performance."
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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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