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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI Titan GT77 offers top-of-the-line performance with a superior main processor and a more powerful GPU suitable for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks. However, it is significantly more expensive, heavier, and has a lower portability score compared to the MSI Vector GP76. The latter is more affordable but with less powerful hardware, making it suitable for general use and lighter gaming. The Titan GT77 has a better screen quality with higher resolution and color accuracy, but the Vector GP76 offers a higher refresh rate for smooth motion. Consider the Titan GT77 if you need peak performance and can handle the high cost and lower portability; opt for the Vector GP76 if you prefer a more affordable, portable laptop with competent performance for everyday tasks and moderate gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Titan GT77
- Best in class for engineering and design
- Best in class for gaming and AI
- Excellent for software development
- Excellent for content creation
- Best in class overall display quality
- Very good speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Vector GP76
- The MSI Vector GP76 has no clear advantages over the MSI Titan GT77.
Key differences
General Use
8.9
8.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
602.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
10.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
5.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The MSI Titan GT77 and MSI Vector GP76 are both very good for general use, though the MSI Titan GT77 is somewhat better.
The MSI Titan GT77 is well-suited for general use due to its high-end CPU and abundant RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking, while its Mini LED display provides exceptional screen quality; however, it is less portable and has a shorter battery life. In contrast, the MSI Vector GP76, while still delivering solid performance with a capable CPU and ample RAM, has a lower-resolution IPS screen and is more portable with a lighter weight, albeit with slightly less battery life than the Titan GT77. Both have quality keyboards and speakers, but the GT77's larger storage space and better heat management may influence your choice if high storage capacity and sustained performance are key for your needs.
Gaming and AI
10.0
8.4
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for gaming and AI, while the MSI Vector GP76 is very good.
The MSI Titan GT77 outshines the MSI Vector GP76 in gaming and 3D due to its superior GPU, the Nvidia RTX 4080, which provides better graphics processing power, and a higher quality Mini LED screen with a more sophisticated resolution, enhancing visual clarity and gaming experience. However, the Vector GP76 offers a higher screen refresh rate, which could translate to smoother visuals during fast-paced gaming, but it has a less powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a standard IPS screen.
Engineering and Design
10.0
8.7
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
64.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for engineering and design, while the MSI Vector GP76 is very good.
The MSI Titan GT77 excels in engineering and design with a more powerful CPU and GPU, double the RAM, and a higher resolution Mini LED screen compared to the MSI Vector GP76, which offers respectable performance but with a lower-tier CPU and GPU, and a standard IPS display. While both are not highly portable, the Titan's screen quality and component supremacy provide better support for demanding tasks, though it may come with a higher price and less battery life due to more power-consuming hardware than the Vector.
Content Creation
9.1
8.0
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
64.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent for content creation, while the MSI Vector GP76 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
9.1
7.6
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
64.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
10.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent for software development, while the MSI Vector GP76 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
9.7
7.9
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
602.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
The MSI Titan GT77 has a better screen than the MSI Vector GP76 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The MSI Titan GT77 boasts a high-resolution, bright display with excellent color accuracy, making it ideal for general use and detail-oriented engineering tasks, where clarity and color representation are key. However, its lower refresh rate may not be optimal for gaming and 3D applications that benefit from smoother motion. In contrast, the MSI Vector GP76 offers a balance of good resolution and adequate brightness for satisfactory general and engineering use, but like the Titan, it falls short for gaming and 3D work, where its refresh rate might not meet the demands for fluidity in fast-paced visual content.
Cost
$6,975
$1,760
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The MSI Titan GT77 has a price of $6,975 and the MSI Vector GP76 costs $1,760.
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Key similarities
Battery
5.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The MSI Titan GT77 has 5 hours of battery life. The MSI Vector GP76 has 4 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
Poor
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
7.2 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The MSI Vector GP76 and MSI Titan GT77 both have poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
8.0
The MSI Titan GT77 and MSI Vector GP76 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 GT77 and the MSI Vector GP76 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Titan GT77 | MSI Vector GP76 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$6,975 | $1,760 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 13'' x 0.91'' | 15.6'' x 11.2'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 7.28 lbs | 6.39 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.63" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 12.99" | 11.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13980HX | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 64 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 4 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 2048 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 65 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | Mini LED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 602 nits | 264 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.6/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.4/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 4 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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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."
MSI Vector GP76
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Marvin Gollor | May 2022
"The MSI Vector GP76 12UGS is a gaming laptop on speed. The advantages are clear: The Vector GP76 is a real gamer with its 360 Hz display and super-fast response times. In addition, the Core i7-12700H has double the power of the CPU in its predecessor and another highlight is the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti with a real power consumption of 150 watts. This places the device in the top range of our database. The Vector can also operate rather quietly, offers a full sound range, improved battery runtimes, a key-configurable RGB keyboard, a very stable chassis and good upgrade options. Moreover, the display produces a nice, rich and clear picture."
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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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