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Updated January 10, 2024·

The MSI Titan GT77 offers stronger performance with more memory and a more advanced graphics card, making it well-suited for demanding tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, and high-end gaming. However, it is heavier and has a bulkier build, which may impact portability. The Razer Blade 17, while less powerful, still provides high performance and is lighter and thinner, offering greater portability. Its graphics capabilities are high, though not at the Titan's level, making it suitable for gaming and general use. If budget allows and top-tier performance is essential, the MSI is the superior choice; if portability and value are priorities, consider the Razer Blade. 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
  • Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the Razer Blade 17
  • Excellent speakers

Key differences

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Gaming and AI

10.0
Titan GT77
Blade 17
8.6
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for gaming and AI, while the Razer Blade 17 is very good.

Engineering and Design

10.0
Titan GT77
Blade 17
9.1
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.2/10
64.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for engineering and design, while the Razer Blade 17 is excellent.

Content Creation

9.1
Titan GT77
Blade 17
8.5
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
64.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent for content creation, while the Razer Blade 17 is very good.

Software Development

9.1
Titan GT77
Blade 17
8.5
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
64.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
10.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent for software development, while the Razer Blade 17 is very good.

Screen Quality

9.7
Titan GT77
Blade 17
8.6
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
602.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
The MSI Titan GT77 has a better screen than the Razer Blade 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.

Portability

Poor
Titan GT77
Blade 17
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
7.2 lbs
WEIGHT
6.0 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Razer Blade 17 has only fair portability, while the MSI Titan GT77 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Cost

$6,975
Titan GT77
Blade 17
$4,300
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$2,000

$2,500

$3,000

$3,500

$4,000

The MSI Titan GT77 has a price of $6,975 and the Razer Blade 17 costs $4,300.
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Key similarities

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General Use

8.9
Titan GT77
Blade 17
8.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
602.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
486.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
10.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
5.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The MSI Titan GT77 and Razer Blade 17 are both very good for general use.

Battery

5.0 Hours
Titan GT77
Blade 17
5.5 Hours
The MSI Titan GT77 has 5 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 17 has 5.5 hours of battery life.

Build Quality

8.5
Titan GT77
Blade 17
8.5
The MSI Titan GT77 and Razer Blade 17 both have very good build quality.

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How the MSI Titan GT77 and the Razer Blade 17 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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MSI Titan GT77Razer Blade 17
MSI Titan GT77Razer Blade 17

GENERAL

Price
$6,975
$4,300
Release Date
May 1, 2023February 1, 2022
Overall Dimensions
15.6'' x 13'' x 0.91''15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.78''
Weight
7.28 lbs6.06 lbs
Width
15.63"15.55"
Depth
12.99"10.24"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i9-13980HXIntel i9-12900H
RAM
64 GB32 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
42
Storage
2048 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
5 Hours5.5 Hours
Battery Capacity
99.9 Wh82 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
17.3"17.3"
Display Technology
Mini LEDIPS
Resolution
3840 x 21603840 x 2160
Refresh Rate
144Hz144Hz
Display Brightness
602 nits486 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
8.5/108.5/10
Portability Score
5.6/106.8/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
YesYes
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
6.8/107.3/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
10/109/10
Speaker Quality Score
8.4/109.1/10
Webcam
720p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
NoNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
33
USB-C ports
22
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
43
Thunderbolt Version
44

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MSI Titan GT77

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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."

Razer Blade 17

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Sascha Mölck | July 2022
"Our test configuration of the Blade 17 targets gamers and creative professionals. A Core i9-12900H processor, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (175 watts TGP after the BIOS update, 16 GB of VRAM), and 32 GB of working memory equip the laptop for video processing, rending, and 4k gaming at the highest level. In addition, a fast PCIe-4 SSD (1 TB) ensures short load and storage times. With the Blade 17 (Early 2022), Razer delivers a successful and powerful work device for creative professionals. But this also has its price."

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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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