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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI Titan GT77, with its high-end price tag, is more powerful, featuring a better processor, graphics card, and more RAM and storage. It is exceptional for 3D, machine learning, and engineering tasks. However, it's heavy and not very portable, with a modest battery life. In contrast, the XPG Xenia 14, priced lower, is lighter and has a longer battery life, making it highly portable and suitable for general use. It has less performance capabilities, which may not be ideal for more intensive tasks but should be sufficient for everyday activities. Choose the Titan GT77 for demanding applications if budget and portability are not constraints, or the Xenia 14 for casual use with portability and value as priorities. 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 overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the XPG Xenia 14
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.9
7.3
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
602.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
10.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
5.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is very good for general use, while the XPG Xenia 14 is good.
The MSI Titan GT77 boasts a top-tier CPU and abundant RAM, resulting in outstanding performance, complemented by its high-quality Mini LED screen, but it's heavy and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable. On the other hand, the XPG Xenia 14 offers satisfactory general use with enough RAM and a good quality IPS display, while being significantly more portable and having a longer battery life, but it does not match the Titan's high performance and screen quality.
Gaming and AI
10.0
6.1
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
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
7.0/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for gaming and AI, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The MSI Titan GT77 outperforms the XPG Xenia 14 in gaming and 3D tasks due to its superior GPU and higher screen refresh rate, delivering smoother and more immersive gameplay. While both laptops have quality screens, the Titan GT77's Mini LED display with a high refresh rate significantly enhances fast-paced gaming experiences compared to the Xenia 14's IPS screen with a lower refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
10.0
6.8
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
64.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for engineering and design, while the XPG Xenia 14 is only fair.
The MSI Titan GT77 stands out for engineering and design tasks with its high-end CPU and GPU, massive RAM, and 4K mini LED screen delivering crisp and vibrant visuals, but it's less portable due to its larger size and weight. In comparison, the XPG Xenia 14, while moderately equipped with a standard CPU and integrated graphics, more modest RAM, and a lower resolution screen, offers greater portability and a balance of features for less demanding engineering and design work.
Content Creation
9.1
7.4
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
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 XPG Xenia 14 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
7.2
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.9/10
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 XPG Xenia 14 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
6.9
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
602.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The MSI Titan GT77 has a better screen than the XPG Xenia 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The MSI Titan GT77 offers superior screen characteristics for general use and engineering tasks, providing vibrant colors and sharp images due to its high resolution and brightness, along with extensive color gamuts that appeal to professionals in design who need precision in their color work. However, its lesser refresh rate hampers its gaming and 3D modeling capabilities, where fluid motion is crucial. The XPG Xenia 14, while offering good resolution and brightness for daily tasks and design work, also falls short for gaming and 3D applications due to its less optimal refresh rate despite its decent color representation.
Battery
5.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The MSI Titan GT77 has 5 hours of battery life. The XPG Xenia 14 has 10 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
14.0in
7.2 lbs
WEIGHT
2.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The XPG Xenia 14 has excellent portability, while the MSI Titan GT77 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.2
The MSI Titan GT77 has very good build quality, while the XPG Xenia 14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$5,430
$800
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The MSI Titan GT77 has a price of $5,430 and the XPG Xenia 14 costs $800.
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How the MSI Titan GT77 and the XPG Xenia 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Titan GT77 | XPG Xenia 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$5,430 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 13'' x 0.91'' | 12.2'' x 8.5'' x 0.59'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 7.28 lbs | 2.2 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.63" | 12.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 12.99" | 8.46" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13980HX | Intel i5-1135G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 64 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 4 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 2048 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 53 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 14" | |
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 | 321 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.6/10 | 9.3/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
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 | 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 | 4 | |
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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 | July 2021
"The Xenia 14 is a top 14-inch laptop under 1 kg. ADATA isn't exactly known for its laptops and so we weren't expecting much from its first 14-inch Ultrabook. With that said, we're pleasantly surprised by how well the Xenia 14 looks and performs. Not only is it incredibly light, but it has a color accurate 16:10 display, high CPU and GPU performance, easy RAM and SSD serviceability, plenty of port options including Thunderbolt 4, and long battery life. It packs a lot of punch and features considering the size and weight to be better than even the LG Gram series."
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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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