MSI Stealth 17 StudiovsRazer Blade Pro 17

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MSI
MSI Stealth 17 Studio
Stealth 17 Studio

Quick Stats

The MSI Stealth 17 Studio delivers solid performance for content creation workflows with ease overall always.
The MSI Stealth 17 Studio has an exceptional build quality, ideal for content creators and professionals.
The MSI Stealth 17 Studio's display excels for casual content consumption but struggles with color accuracy and nuance.
The MSI Stealth 17 Studio boasts impressive features, including a sleek chassis and speedy SSD.
Razer
Razer Blade Pro 17
Blade Pro 17

Quick Stats

The Razer Blade Pro 17's performance is largely hindered by high graphics demands, impacting battery life and frame rates.
The Razer Blade Pro 17 boasts exceptional build quality, making it a solid choice for productivity and creative work.
The Razer Blade Pro 17's display is a letdown due to weak brightness and limited viewing distance usability.
The Razer Blade Pro 17 boasts a sleek design with advanced features like a Core i7 processor and RTX GPU.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
MSI Stealth 17 Studio
Winner
#75
Razer Blade Pro 17
#76
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
MSI Stealth 17 Studio
#128
Winner
Razer Blade Pro 17
#228
Display
MSI Stealth 17 Studio
#536
Razer Blade Pro 17
#323
Winner
Performance
MSI Stealth 17 Studio
#86
Winner
Razer Blade Pro 17
#171
Build
MSI Stealth 17 Studio
#831
Winner
Razer Blade Pro 17
#861
Features
MSI Stealth 17 Studio
#145
Winner
Razer Blade Pro 17
#153

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
MSI MSI Stealth 17 Studio
Razer Razer Blade Pro 17
up to 96GB
up to 64GB
up to 16000GB SSD
up to 8000GB SSD
Intel Core i9-13900H
Intel Core i7-10875H
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (Laptop, 105W)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Max-Q

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

MSI Stealth 17 Studio

Strengths

The MSI Stealth 17 Studio delivers a very solid experience for video editing and retouching work, especially in Photoshop which profits from the memory config, fast CPU, and Speedy SSD.
It has solid I/O and a sleek chassis making it a very compelling workstation option.
The mini LED display is amazing for consuming content.
The laptop can easily deliver playable frame rates in 1080P, QHD 60fps, and even close to the display's native 144hz refresh rate.

Weaknesses

The mini LED display may not be ideal for color-critical work without an external display.
Battery life is disappointing with around 3.5 hours of runtime and Wi-Fi standard tests aren't great either.
Switching between different GPU modes can result in less than ideal idle power consumption and impact battery life.
Fan noise is audible even in low load scenarios, although it's not distracting.

Razer Blade Pro 17

Strengths

The Razer Blade Pro 17 has ample internal horsepower for photo and video editing.
It has excellent connectivity options including Thunderbolt 3, Ethernet, HDMI, and a full-size SD card reader.
There's a large display option available, which is a nice feature compared to the MacBook Pro.
The machine can handle workloads that a short time ago were only possible on a large desktop workstation with NVIDIA Studio drivers.
It's capable of gaming at 120Hz albeit probably with the resolution turned down if you're playing AAA titles.
The GPU hit a maximum temperature of just 68 degrees while gaming, which is very comfortable even for a desktop graphics card.
Razer's thermal engineers came through with good cooling performance, maintaining an average CPU frequency of 3.1 GHz and keeping temperatures below 80 degrees Celsius.
It's more like a Swiss Army knife - you can game at 120Hz or get some real work done at 4K depending on your needs.

Weaknesses

The machine costs $3700, which is quite expensive compared to other laptops in the market.
The display resolution might be too high for gaming purposes, leading to potential performance issues.
The fans can get noisy while cooling the system during intense usage.
The current year still hasn't settled on 1440p as the standard resolution for gaming laptops despite it being a sweet spot for many users.
Many laptop makers prioritize buzzword-y specs over actual user needs, resulting in unnecessary features like high resolutions that may not be beneficial for all users.
You might need to compromise on resolution or performance while gaming at 120Hz due to hardware limitations.
The machine is designed more for showcasing tech capabilities rather than catering specifically to gamers' needs.
It's a shame that laptop makers are prioritizing movie-related technologies (like 4K) over the actual gaming community's preferences, resulting in unnecessary features like high resolutions.
Read Full Reviews

MSI Stealth 17 Studio

The MSI Stealth 17 Studio is a powerful content creation laptop that promises to deliver exceptional performance for creative professionals. Equipped with a fast CPU, generous system memory, and speedy NVMe SSD, it shines in applications like Photoshop and Premiere Pro. However, its mini LED display, while stunning for consumption, raises concerns for color-critical work without an external monitor. Can this laptop live up to its promise?

Razer Blade Pro 17

The elusive perfect laptop. We've all been there - convinced that the latest and greatest specs will revolutionize our productivity and gaming experiences. But when reality sets in, we're often left with buyer's remorse. I'm guilty of this myself, particularly with the Razer Blade Pro 17, which boasts a 4K display and 120Hz refresh rate. As someone who initially thought these features were essential, I now question whether they truly make a difference - and at what cost.

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