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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing the MSI Titan GT77 will provide you with top-notch performance for demanding tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming, due to its powerful processor and graphics card. This laptop is equipped with a larger screen with higher resolution, enhancing visual work and entertainment experiences, but this also means it is significantly heavier and less portable than the Razer Blade 14. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 14 offers respectable performance in a much more portable form, making it suitable for general use and moderate creative or gaming tasks. Its battery life is also better, which is useful if you're on the go. However, if price is a significant concern, the Razer Blade is much less expensive and would be a better choice for those budget-conscious buyers who still want a high-quality and portable laptop. 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 Razer Blade 14 (2023)
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.9
8.1
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
602.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
560.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
10.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
5.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Titan GT77 and Razer Blade 14 (2023) are both very good for general use, though the MSI Titan GT77 is somewhat better.
The MSI Titan GT77 stands out for general use with its top-end CPU and abundant RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking and demanding applications, along with a high-quality Mini LED screen, but it's heavier and has lower battery life which affects portability. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 14 is lighter and offers longer battery life, an excellent keyboard, and a premium IPS screen, making it highly portable, though with less RAM and a less powerful CPU than the MSI, it may not handle intensive tasks as well.
Gaming and AI
10.0
8.4
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
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 Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good.
The MSI Titan GT77 is equipped with a Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU which is more powerful for gaming and 3D applications compared to the Razer Blade 14's RTX 4060, and although its screen refresh rate is lower than the Razer Blade 14, its larger screen and higher resolution contribute to a more vivid and detailed image quality for a more immersive gaming experience. The Razer Blade 14, on the other hand, offers a higher screen refresh rate which can make games look smoother; however, it has a less powerful GPU and a smaller, though still high-quality, screen which might be preferable for portability and battery life.
Engineering and Design
10.0
8.7
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
64.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for engineering and design, while the Razer Blade 14 (2023) is very good.
The MSI Titan GT77 stands out for engineering and design due to its more powerful Intel i9 processor, significant RAM capacity, and superior Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU, complemented by a high-quality Mini LED screen, making it suitable for the most demanding tasks. In contrast, the Razer Blade 14 (2023) is praised for its portability and excellent keyboard quality, but with an AMD Ryzen 9 processor, less RAM, and a less powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, it delivers lower performance than the GT77, though still sufficient for many engineering and design applications.
Content Creation
9.1
8.2
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
64.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent for content creation, while the Razer Blade 14 (2023) 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
7.9
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
64.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
10.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent for software development, while the Razer Blade 14 (2023) 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
8.9
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
602.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
560.0 nits
The MSI Titan GT77 has a better screen than the Razer Blade 14 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The MSI Titan GT77 offers superior screen quality for general use and engineering tasks due to its high resolution and bright display, ensuring crisp and vibrant images. Its more expansive color gamuts cater well to engineering and design professionals who require color precision for their work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rate of the Titan GT77's display hampers the gaming experience where smooth motion is critical, despite its good resolution and panel type. The Razer Blade 14, while also providing very good screen quality with high resolution and brightness suitable for general tasks and design work, falls short in gaming and 3D due to a refresh rate that is not optimized for the fast-paced visuals these applications demand.
Portability
Poor
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
7.2 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Razer Blade 14 (2023) has very good portability, while the MSI Titan GT77 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$6,975
$2,400
$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 Razer Blade 14 (2023) costs $2,400.
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Key similarities
Battery
5.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The MSI Titan GT77 has 5 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 14 has 6 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.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The MSI Titan GT77 and Razer Blade 14 (2023) 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 Razer Blade 14 (2023) compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| MSI Titan GT77 | Razer Blade 14 (2023) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$6,975 | $2,400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | June 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 13'' x 0.91'' | 12.2'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 7.28 lbs | 4.05 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.63" | 12.23" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 12.99" | 8.97" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13980HX | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 64 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 4 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 2048 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 68.1 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | Mini LED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 602 nits | 560 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.6/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.4/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
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 | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
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."
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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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