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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI Titan GT77 offers top-end performance suitable for intensive engineering tasks, gaming, and high-end 3D and machine learning applications; however, it is more expensive and less portable, being heavier and bulkier. On the other hand, the Razer Book 13 is more affordable and portable, making it a good fit for general use, with a touchscreen and a better battery life but less suited for demanding tasks due to its less powerful processor and integrated graphics. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Titan GT77
- Very good for general use
- 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 Book 13
- Excellent portability
- Excellent battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.9
7.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
602.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
14.0 Hours
10.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
5.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is very good for general use, while the Razer Book 13 is good.
The MSI Titan GT77, with a more powerful CPU and larger RAM, excels in intensive tasks and has superior screen quality but is less portable and has shorter battery life, making it less ideal for on-the-go use. In contrast, the Razer Book 13 offers great portability and longer battery life with decent performance for everyday tasks, however, it has a less powerful CPU and smaller RAM, which might not handle demanding applications as effectively.
Gaming and AI
10.0
6.2
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for gaming and AI, while the Razer Book 13 is only fair.
The MSI Titan GT77 outshines the Razer Book 13 for gaming and 3D applications largely due to its superior Nvidia RTX 4080 graphics card and higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz, which provides smoother visuals and enhanced performance in fast-paced games.
Engineering and Design
10.0
7.1
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
64.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for engineering and design, while the Razer Book 13 is good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
9.1
7.6
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
64.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent for content creation, while the Razer Book 13 is 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
7.5
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
64.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
10.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent for software development, while the Razer Book 13 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
7.3
17.3in
SIZE
13.4in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
602.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
The MSI Titan GT77 has a better screen than the Razer Book 13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The MSI Titan GT77's screen boasts high resolution and brightness, along with wide color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, making it optimal for detailed work in engineering and design and pleasant for general use. However, its lower refresh rate can hinder the Gaming and 3D experience where high frame rates are crucial for smooth motion. In contrast, the Razer Book 13 offers a balance of good resolution and color accuracy for both general and design tasks but similarly falls short for gaming due to its less than ideal refresh rate.
Battery
5.0 Hours
14.0 Hours
The MSI Titan GT77 has 5 hours of battery life. The Razer Book 13 has 14 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
Excellent
17.3in
SIZE
13.4in
7.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Book 13 has excellent portability, while the MSI Titan GT77 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$6,975
$1,389
$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 Razer Book 13 costs $1,389.
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Key similarities
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The MSI Titan GT77 and Razer Book 13 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 Book 13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Titan GT77 | Razer Book 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$6,975 | $1,389 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | April 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 13'' x 0.91'' | 11.6'' x 7.8'' x 0.6'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 7.28 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.63" | 11.64" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 12.99" | 7.81" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13980HX | Intel i7-1165G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 64 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 4 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 2048 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 14 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 55 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 13.4" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | Mini LED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 602 nits | 507 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.6/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.8/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
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 | 1 | |
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 Book 13
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Allen Ngo | December 2020
"The Razer Book is like an XPS 13, but faster. The Book 13 combines the design philosophy and performance of a Blade Stealth with the 16:10 display of a Dell XPS 13 for an impressive piece of hardware. Office users who want something more stylish than the typical Dell, HP or Lenovo will certainly find themselves drawn to this Razer subnotebook. If your priorities are to have the best-looking and fastest 13-inch laptop in the office over auxiliary features, however, then the Book 13 proudly fulfills that niche."
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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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