MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI) Specifications, Tests and Review

Screen Size
17"
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
CPU
Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13980HX / 2.2 GHz
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 / Intel UHD Graphics
RAM
16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Core Qty
24-core
Storage
2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Battery Capacity
99.9 Wh
MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI) Review

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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

Total Rating

81 % - Design
85 % - Display
95 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Product Type Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38 cm x 29.8 cm x 2.285 cm
Weight 3.1 kg
DISPLAY MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Screen Size (Type) 17"
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3
Features IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
CPU Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13980HX / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.6 GHz
Number of Cores 24-core
Cache L3 - 36 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2
Empty Slots 0
STORAGE MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video System Features MSI OverBoost technology, MUX Switch
Sound Stereo speakers, four woofers
Audio Features Output: Nahimic audio, Sound by Dynaudio, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1690i
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Technology 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 99.9 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
INPUT MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Type Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB)
Features Per-key RGB, marked WASD
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
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)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home
Software Included MSI APP Player, MSI Center, SteelSeries GG
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Included Accessories Power adapter
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology, MSI Mystic Light Sync supported, LED lighting bar
Compliant Standards BSMI, WEEE, FCC Part 15 Class B, JIS C 0950
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number 062UK

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