MSI Raider GE77Hx

MSI Raider GE77Hx

MSI Raider GE77Hx

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BEST RATING
Keyboard Quality:
4.7
GENERAL USE: Very Good8.0/10
GAMING/AI: Very Good8.7/10
ENG/DESIGN: Very Good8.8/10
SOFTWARE DEV: Good7.9/10
CONTENT CREATION: Very Good8.2/10
PORTABILITY: Poor5.8/10
BATTERY: Fair6.7/10
OVERALL SCREEN QUALITY: Very Good8.2/10
OVERALL PERFORMANCE: Very Good8.7/10
SIZE: 17.3"

The MSI Raider GE77Hx is an upper midrange-priced gaming laptop with a large 17.3-inch display and high refresh rate, which is great for gaming and video editing. It has a powerful Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card, suitable for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering software. However, it's heavy and has modest battery life, which affects its portability. It includes a full array of ports including Thunderbolt, HDMI, and Ethernet, plus a backlit keyboard with a number pad. The laptop also has high-quality speakers and a very good webcam, making it a solid choice for entertainment and communication. Give Feedback

this description is based on the product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars.








Evaluation

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Pros
  • High-performance main processor
  • Powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU
  • High refresh rate screen
  • Sizeable RAM and storage
  • Numerous ports including Thunderbolt
Cons
  • Limited battery life
  • Heavy and bulky
  • Not very portable
  • No USB-C charging

Ratings by Category

Keyboard Quality:
4.7
The Keyboard Quality score is based on the PerfectRec experts’ assessment of tactile feedback, typing comfort, keyboard reliability and typing noise.
Gaming & AI:
4.6
The MSI Raider GE77Hx excels in gaming and 3D applications due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card, which provides exceptional performance for rendering and frame rates. Additionally, its 17.3-inch IPS display with a high refresh rate of 240 Hz and a resolution of 2560 x 1440 ensures smooth visuals and vivid color quality, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
Engineering & Design:
4.6
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, CAD and 3D work. In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Build Quality:
4.6
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, chassis rigidity, and overall reliability. Our assessment of build quality includes many details that are difficult to quantify. Our laptop experts use their best judgment to produce the final score.
Content Creation:
4.5
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, and video editing work. In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
General Use Screen Quality:
4.5
The general use screen score is based on the screen technology, contrast ratio, resolution, brightness, color gamut and color accuracy. This score does not take into account specialized display features for specific use cases, such as high refresh rate for gaming.
General Use:
4.4
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is equipped with a powerful Intel i7 processor and 16 GB of RAM, ensuring smooth performance for general use, alongside a high-quality screen with great color coverage and high brightness. However, the laptop is less portable due to its weight and size, and it has a shorter battery life that may require frequent charging.
Software Development:
4.4
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software development. In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Battery Life:
3.8
PerfectRec’s Battery Life rating is based on hours of battery life in typical usage scenarios.
Operating Noise:
3.5
PerfectRec’s Operating Noise Score is based on fan noise measurements. Laptops with a fanless design, such as Macbooks, receive the maximum score.

Full Specs

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GENERAL

Price
$2,140
Release Date
June 1, 2022
Overall Dimensions
15.6'' x 11.2'' x 1.02''
Weight
6.39 lbs
Width
15.63"
Depth
11.18"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i7-12800HX
RAM
16 GB
DDR Memory Version
5
RAM Slots
2
Storage
1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
5.5 Hours
Battery Capacity
99.9 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
17.3"
Display Technology
IPS
Resolution
2560 x 1440
Refresh Rate
240Hz
Display Brightness
350 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
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8.5/10
Portability Score
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5.9/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
Yes
Premium Business Laptop
No
Fan Noise Score
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6.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
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9/10
Speaker Quality Score
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7.5/10
Webcam
1080p
Fingerprint Reader
No
Backlit Keyboard
Yes
Number Pad
Yes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
3
USB-C ports
2
USB-C Charging
No
Display Outputs
3
Thunderbolt Version
4

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Sascha Mölck | July 2022
"The MSI Raider GE77 offers a lot of power for a lot of money. The main components consist of a Core i9-12900HX CPU, a GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (175 watts TGP, 16 GB VRAM), and 64 GB of RAM, which makes for a high overall performance level. The GeForce GPU in particular scores some of the highest scores we have seen from this chip. Both the CPU and the GPU are able to run at continuously high clock speeds. The relatively high heat and noise emissions match our expectations for this device class. With approximately 5.5 to 6.5 hours, the battery life is good for a powerful 4K laptop."

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