MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI) vs. MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI) and MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI) Review

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

superior gaming performance

high-refresh-rate display

robust build quality

advanced cooling system

excellent audio quality

heavier than competitors

expensive price point

short battery life

limited portability

MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

advanced cooling system

good speaker quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI) and MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
95 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery
81 % - Design
88 % - Display
95 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI) vs. MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI) MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38 cm x 29.8 cm x 2.285 cm 35.8 cm x 28.4 cm x 2.79 cm
Weight 3.1 kg 2.7 kg
DISPLAY MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI) MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
Screen Size (Type) 17" 16"
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (QHD+) 3840 x 2160 (UHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% DCI-P3
Features IPS-level IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI) MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
CPU Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13980HX / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13950HX / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.6 GHz 5.5 GHz
Number of Cores 24-core 24-core
Cache L3 - 36 MB L3 - 36 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI) MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI) MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI) MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features MSI OverBoost technology, MUX Switch NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost, MSI OverBoost technology, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Reflex, NVIDIA Broadcast, NVIDIA DLSS 3
Gaming - Yes
Camera - Yes - Full HD
Camera Features - IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, four woofers Two tweeters, two woofers, microphone
Audio Features Output: Nahimic audio, Sound by Dynaudio, Hi-Res Audio Output: Nahimic audio, Sound by Dynaudio, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI) MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1690i Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI) MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
Technology 4-cell 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 99.9 Wh 99.9 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI) MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
INPUT MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI) MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Per-key RGB, marked WASD Per-key RGB, marked WASD
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI) MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
Slots 2 x M.2 Card (1 free) -
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI 2.1 (8K support)
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)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
HDMI (8K support)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI) MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included MSI APP Player, MSI Center, SteelSeries GG MSI APP Player, MSI Center, SteelSeries GG, Killer Network, MSI Smart Auto
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI) MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology, MSI Mystic Light Sync supported, LED lighting bar SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology, MSI Mystic Light Sync supported, RGB light bar
Compliant Standards BSMI, WEEE, FCC Part 15 Class B, JIS C 0950 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years -
Model Number 062UK 012UK
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