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Updated June 22, 2024·

Choose the MSI Titan GT77 for its superior performance in engineering tasks and gaming, thanks to its higher RAM capacity and a more powerful CPU. It also offers a slightly better screen pixel density and colorspace coverage, making it ideal for detailed work and entertainment. However, it's pricier and less portable due to its size and weight. Opt for the MSI Raider 18 HX if you prioritize a more compact and lightweight design for better portability, without sacrificing too much performance. It still delivers excellent gaming and engineering capabilities, and its touchscreen feature adds convenience. Keep in mind, it has a lower battery life and a higher price point compared to some competitors, but it's often a bit more affordable than the Titan GT77. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the MSI Raider 18 HX
  • Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Titan GT77
  • Best in class for gaming and AI
  • Excellent for software development
  • Best in class overall display quality
  • Very good overall build quality
  • Best in class keyboard

Key differences

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Gaming and AI

9.0
Raider 18 HX
Titan GT77
10.0
9.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for gaming and AI, while the MSI Raider 18 HX is excellent.

Screen Quality

9.4
Raider 18 HX
Titan GT77
9.7
18.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1000.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
The MSI Titan GT77 has a better screen than the MSI Raider 18 HX for general use, gaming and AI, and content creation.

Battery

9.0 Hours
Raider 18 HX
Titan GT77
5.0 Hours
The MSI Raider 18 HX has 9 hours of battery life. The MSI Titan GT77 has 5 hours of battery life.

Build Quality

7.4
Raider 18 HX
Titan GT77
8.5
The MSI Titan GT77 has very good build quality, while the MSI Raider 18 HX has good build quality.

Cost

$3,999
Raider 18 HX
Titan GT77
$6,975
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$2,000

$2,500

$3,000

$3,500

$4,000

The MSI Raider 18 HX has a price of $3,999 and the MSI Titan GT77 costs $6,975.
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Key similarities

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General Use

8.8
Raider 18 HX
Titan GT77
8.9
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
1000.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
5.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.5/10
The MSI Titan GT77 and MSI Raider 18 HX are both very good for general use.

Engineering and Design

9.6
Raider 18 HX
Titan GT77
10.0
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
9.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
The MSI Titan GT77 and MSI Raider 18 HX are both best in class for engineering and design.

Content Creation

9.1
Raider 18 HX
Titan GT77
9.1
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
32.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The MSI Titan GT77 and MSI Raider 18 HX are both excellent for content creation.

Software Development

8.8
Raider 18 HX
Titan GT77
9.1
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Titan GT77 to be excellent for software development, while the MSI Raider 18 HX is very good.

Portability

Poor
Raider 18 HX
Titan GT77
Poor
18.0in
SIZE
17.3in
7.9 lbs
WEIGHT
7.2 lbs
1.2in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The MSI Titan GT77 and MSI Raider 18 HX both have poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

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How the MSI Raider 18 HX and the MSI Titan GT77 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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MSI Raider 18 HXMSI Titan GT77
MSI Raider 18 HXMSI Titan GT77

GENERAL

Price
$3,999
$6,975
Release Date
March 1, 2024May 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
15.9'' x 12.1'' x 1.26''15.6'' x 13'' x 0.91''
Weight
7.94 lbs7.28 lbs
Width
15.91"15.63"
Depth
12.09"12.99"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i9-14900HXIntel i9-13980HX
RAM
32 GB64 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
44
Storage
1024 GB2048 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
9 Hours5 Hours
Battery Capacity
99.9 Wh99.9 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
18"17.3"
Display Technology
Mini LEDMini LED
Resolution
3840 x 24003840 x 2160
Refresh Rate
120Hz144Hz
Display Brightness
1000 nits602 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.4/108.5/10
Portability Score
5.1/105.6/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
YesYes
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
8/106.8/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7/1010/10
Speaker Quality Score
8/108.4/10
Webcam
1080p720p
Fingerprint Reader
NoNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
33
USB-C ports
22
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
34
Thunderbolt Version
44

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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."

Get a great deal on the MSI Raider 18 HX or the MSI Titan GT77

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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