Razer Blade Pro 17vsMSI Raider GE68 HX

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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.
MSI
MSI Raider GE68 HX
Raider GE68 HX

Quick Stats

The MSI Raider GE68 HX delivers respectable performance with improved multitasking and content creation capabilities overall.
The MSI Raider GE68 HX's build is solid and compact, with a sturdy design that excels in portability.
The MSI Raider GE68 HX's display is decent for general use, but lacks OLED technology and Optimus support.
The MSI Raider GE68 HX boasts impressive features including liquid metal cooling and an infrared camera.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Razer Blade Pro 17
#76
MSI Raider GE68 HX
Winner
#74
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Razer Blade Pro 17
#228
MSI Raider GE68 HX
#126
Winner
Display
Razer Blade Pro 17
#323
MSI Raider GE68 HX
#301
Winner
Performance
Razer Blade Pro 17
#171
MSI Raider GE68 HX
#81
Winner
Build
Razer Blade Pro 17
#861
MSI Raider GE68 HX
#822
Winner
Features
Razer Blade Pro 17
#153
Winner
MSI Raider GE68 HX
#614

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Razer Razer Blade Pro 17
MSI MSI Raider GE68 HX
up to 64GB
up to 96GB
up to 8000GB SSD
up to 16000GB SSD
Intel Core i7-10875H
Intel Core i9-13980HX
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Max-Q
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 (Laptop, 175W)

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

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.

MSI Raider GE68 HX

Strengths

The new GE68 does certainly offer improvements over last year's GE67.
Faster PCIe Gen 5 storage is a nice addition.
The Intel 13th gen CPU offers more performance and faster memory speeds, making it a great choice for content creation and gaming.
Supports Nvidia's new frame generation feature, which makes gameplay in supported games feel smoother.

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

Read Full Reviews

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.

MSI Raider GE68 HX

The MSI Raider GE68 HX is a powerful gaming laptop that boasts an impressive array of features, including Intel's 13th gen CPU, Nvidia's RTX 4070 graphics, and PCIe Gen 5 storage. While it offers some notable upgrades over its predecessor, the price tag may be a hurdle for those looking to play games on a budget. This review will explore whether the GE68 HX is worth the investment, or if last year's model with an RTX 3070 Ti remains a more appealing option.

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