Razer Blade 18 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Razer Blade 18 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-resolution display

premium build quality

advanced cooling system

good port selection

expensive price point

heavy for portability

average battery life

loud under load

MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

exceptional processing power

vivid 4k display

robust build quality

advanced cooling system

high-speed connectivity

heavier than competitors

premium price point

average battery life

limited color options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Razer Blade 18 and MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
92 % - Performance
87 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Razer Blade 18 vs. MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Blade 18 MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.99 cm x 27.54 cm x 2.19 cm 38 cm x 29.8 cm x 2.3 cm
Weight 3.1 kg 3.1 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Black Core black
DISPLAY Razer Blade 18 MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
Screen Size (Type) 18" 17"
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (QHD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features - MSI Matrix Display, MSI Mystic Light, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Razer Blade 18 MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
CPU Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13950HX Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700HX / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 24-core 16-core
Cache 36 MB 30 MB
Chipset - Intel HM770
Features Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Razer Blade 18 MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
RAM 16 GB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 5600 MHz 5600 MHz
Rated Speed 5600 MHz 5600 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Razer Blade 18 MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Razer Blade 18 MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 VRAM 12 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA CUDA Technology, NVIDIA GPU Boost Technology, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, NVIDIA WhisperMode 2.0, Ray tracing cores Gen2, NVIDIA Tensor Cores Gen 3, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes Yes - 1080p
Resolution 5 Megapixel -
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello IR camera
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Six speakers, array microphone Speakers, four woofers, microphone
Compliant Standards THX Spatial Audio -
Audio Features Output: 7.1 codec via HDMI, 3 smart amplifiers, 2 tweeters, 4 woofers Output: Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic audio, Hi-Res Audio
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS Razer Blade 18 MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1690i
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11w, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11u, IEEE 802.11v, IEEE 802.11az -
BATTERY Razer Blade 18 MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 91.7 Wh 99 Wh
AC ADAPTER Razer Blade 18 MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
Output 280 Watt 330 Watt
INPUT Razer Blade 18 MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features N-key rollover, per-key RGB, Razer Chroma RGB, precision glass touchpad Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Razer Blade 18 MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack (mini-phone 3.5 mm)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN (RJ-45)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI 2.1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Razer Blade 18 MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MSI APP Player, MSI Center, SteelSeries GG
MISCELLANEOUS Razer Blade 18 MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Illuminated Razer logo, Modern Standby, Razer Synapse 3 support SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 2 years
Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 051UK
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