•  Date Published: 21 Feb 2024
  • Intel Core i7-13700H
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Laptop, 140W)
  • 17.3”, QHD+ (2560 x 1600), 240 Hz, IPS
  • 1000GB SSD
  • 32GB DDR5
  • 2.80 kg (6.2 lbs)
8.3
Excellent
quality
6.5 Portability Good
9.5 Display EXCEPTIONAL
8.0 For Work Excellent
8.4 For Gaming Excellent

Specs

  • HDD/SSD
  • 1TB SSD
  • RAM
  • 32GB DDR5
  • OS
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Body Material
  • Plastic / Polycarbonate, Aluminum
  • Dimensions
  • 397 x 284 x 25.9 mm (15.63" x 11.18" x 1.02")
  • Weight
  • 2.80 kg (6.2 lbs)
  • Ports and connectivity
  • 3x USB Type-A
  • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
  • 1x USB Type-C
  • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
  • HDMI
  • 2.1 (8K@60Hz / 4K@120Hz)
  • Mini DisplayPort
  • Card Reader
  • Ethernet LAN
  • 10, 100, 1000, 2500 Mbit/s
  • Wi-Fi
  • 802.11ax
  • Bluetooth
  • 5.3
  • Audio jack
  • 3.5mm Combo Jack
  • Features
  • Fingerprint reader
  • Web camera
  • HD
  • Backlit keyboard
  • Microphone
  • Speakers
  • 2x 2W Speakers, Nahimic Audio
  • Optical drive
  • Security Lock slot

Portability

MSI Vector GP77 (13Vx)
15.63" x 11.18" x 1.02" Dimensions
2.80 kg (6.2 lbs) Weight
Average 17.3-inch laptop
2.87 kg (6.3 lbs) +3% Weight

Review

MSI Vector GP77 in-depth review

The all-new RTX 4000-based laptops are already here and since we reviewed some real beasts with RTX 4090 (175W) and RTX 4080 (175W) it's time to see how powerful is the mobile RTX 4070. For doing so, we're going to inspect the performance of MSI Vector GP77 (13VG) equipped with the RTX 4070 (140W).  The latter could possibly be the new sweet spot for wealthy gamers.The MSI Vector GP77 brings all the bangs and whistles that are needed to be called a 2023 gaming device. Under the hood, you can find powerful 13th Gen Intel Raptor Lake-H CPUs, brand-new NVIDIA Ada Lovelace GPUs, and an impressive-looking cooling solution. Of course, this is an expensive device so it gets the DDR5 treatment as well which will boost the overall performance.On the outside, things are looking good as well.[...]

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Pros

  • Many RGB options
  • Top performance for its hardware
  • 99.3% DCI-P3 coverage and accurate color representation with our Gaming and Web design profile (BOE NE173QHM-NZ1 (BOE09F9))
  • Doesn't use PWM for brightness adjustment (BOE NE173QHM-NZ1 (BOE09F9))
  • 240Hz panel has very quick pixel response times (BOE NE173QHM-NZ1 (BOE09F9))
  • Good thermals and clocks under load
  • Wi-Fi 6E and 2.5Gbit Ethernet support
  • Great keyboard and touchpad
  • 2x DDR5 SODIMM + 2x M.2 PCIe x4 slots
  • Quiet during gaming
  • The MSI Center app offers a good amount of customization

Cons

  • The end price isn't pleasant

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

The MSI Vector GP77 13V is a beast of a laptop and now it's time to take a look under the hood.Check out all MSI Vector GP77 13V prices and configurations in our Specs System, or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate To remove the bottom panel, you need to undo 13 Phillips-head screws. You need to start prying the panel with a plastic tool from the back and then from the sides. Then, you need to push the plate slightly from the back in order to remove it safely without breaking something.2. Remove the battery The battery is a 65Wh unit. It lasts arou[...]

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