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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI Titan GT77 is a powerhouse with more storage, greater memory, and a top-end processor and graphics card, suited for the most demanding engineering tasks, 3D modeling, and gaming, but it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, affecting its portability. The Razer Blade 18, while also high-performance with a top-tier processor and graphics, offers less storage and memory but is lighter with a larger screen, providing better portability and a higher refresh rate for smoother visuals. If top performance and extensive multitasking are a priority, and budget allows, go for MSI, whereas if you prefer a balance between high performance and portability, 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 18
- Best in class speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
10.0
8.9
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
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
7.2/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for gaming and AI, while the Razer Blade 18 is very good.
The MSI Titan GT77 is equipped with a higher-end Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU and a Mini LED screen with remarkable color accuracy, making it exceptional for gaming and 3D tasks, though its less portable due to its weight. In contrast, the Razer Blade 18 offers a higher screen refresh rate with its Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU, which is beneficial for fast-paced gaming, and its slightly lighter design makes it more portable while still delivering excellent performance for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
10.0
9.3
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
64.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for engineering and design, while the Razer Blade 18 is excellent.
The MSI Titan GT77 excels in engineering and design use largely thanks to its top-tier CPU, double the RAM, and a superior GPU compared to the Razer Blade 18, as well as a higher resolution and brighter Mini LED screen which is beneficial for detailed work. While both have high-quality keyboards and manage operating noise well, the Razer Blade 18 is lighter and thus more portable, but it falls short in CPU performance, has half the RAM, a less powerful GPU, and a lower resolution IPS screen, which are all critical for engineering tasks and design precision.
Software Development
9.1
8.5
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
64.0 GB
RAM
32.0 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 18 is very 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
18.0in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
602.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
The MSI Titan GT77 has a better screen than the Razer Blade 18 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, where crisp text and vibrant images are crucial, the MSI Titan GT77's screen outshines with superior resolution and brightness, enhancing viewability and readability. For engineering and design tasks that demand accurate color reproduction, its wide color gamuts ensure that the MSI Titan GT77's display renders colors precisely, which is essential. However, for gaming and 3D applications, where smooth motion is key, the lower refresh rate of the MSI Titan GT77 and Razer Blade 18 may lead to less fluid and responsive gameplay compared to laptops with higher refresh rates.
Portability
Poor
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
18.0in
7.2 lbs
WEIGHT
6.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Razer Blade 18 has only fair portability, while the MSI Titan GT77 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$5,430
$3,999
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The MSI Titan GT77 has a price of $5,430 and the Razer Blade 18 costs $3,999.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.9
8.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
602.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
10.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
5.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.1/10
The MSI Titan GT77 and Razer Blade 18 are both very good for general use.
The MSI Titan GT77 and Razer Blade 18 are both highly suitable for general use owing to their robust CPUs and abundant RAM which ensure smooth multitasking and performance; MSI's offering has a larger screen with higher resolution and brightness, but is also heavier, making it less portable than the slightly smaller yet lighter Razer Blade 18. Additionally, while the Blade 18 excels in speaker and keyboard quality, both have shorter battery life compared to less powerful laptops, meaning frequent access to power may be necessary for both models during extended use.
Content Creation
9.1
8.6
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
64.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Titan GT77 to be excellent for content creation, while the Razer Blade 18 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.
Battery
5.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The MSI Titan GT77 has 5 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 18 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.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The MSI Titan GT77 and Razer Blade 18 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 18 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Titan GT77 | Razer Blade 18 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$5,430 | $3,999 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 13'' x 0.91'' | 15.7'' x 10.8'' x 0.86'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 7.28 lbs | 6.68 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.63" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 12.99" | 10.8" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13980HX | Intel i9-13950HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 64 GB | 32 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 | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 91.7 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 18" | |
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 | 524 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.6/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 10/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.4/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1440p | |
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 | 3 | |
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 | 4 | |
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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 18
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Matthew Buzzi | March 2023
"Razer made a powerful laptop in the Blade 18, showing off a beautiful and fast display and the same high-quality build we’ve come to expect from this product line. It’s also quite expensive, which is hardly a surprise, but bears repeating even in this price range. It’s pricier than the Scar 18 despite an inferior GPU and half the storage, so you really have to want the Blade 18’s design to justify the cost."
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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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