•  Date Published: 20 May 2024
    • Intel Core i9-13980HX
    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 (Laptop, 175W)
    • 17.0”, QHD+ (2560 x 1600), 240 Hz, IPS
    • 8000GB SSD
    • 64GB RAM
    • 3.10 kg (6.8 lbs)
    8.4
    TOTAL SCORE
    5.7 Portability Average
    8.5 Display Excellent
    8.6 For Work Excellent
    9.3 For Gaming EXCEPTIONAL

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 8000GB SSD
    • M.2 Slot
    • 1x 2280 M.2 PCIe 5.0 x4 + 1x 2280 M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4  See photo
    • RAM
    • 64GB RAM
    • OS
    • Windows 11 Pro
    • Body Material
    • Plastic / Polycarbonate, Aluminum
    • Dimensions
    • 380 x 298 x 23 mm (14.96" x 11.73" x 0.91")
    • Weight
    • 3.10 kg (6.8 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
    • 1x USB Type-C
    • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort
    • 1x USB Type-C
    • 4.0, Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort
    • 1x USB Type-C
    • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
    • HDMI
    • 2.1 (8K@60Hz / 4K@120Hz)
    • Card Reader
    • SD
    • 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
    • FHD IR
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Microphone
    • Speakers
    • 2x 2W Speakers + 4x 2W Woofers, Dynaudio, Nahimic 3
    • Gifts
    • 120W G4 Dock

    Portability

    MSI Raider GE78 HX (13Vx)
    14.96" x 11.73" x 0.91" Dimensions
    3.10 kg (6.8 lbs) Weight
    Average 17.0-inch laptop
    2.86 kg (6.3 lbs) -8% Weight

    Review

    MSI Raider GE78 HX in-depth review

    MSI is going old school with the new Raider series. The GE78 HX (13VX) is an homage to the past of the brand, but with a look to the future. Part of that is the RGB illumination, which comes from almost everywhere.On the other hand, the visual features of the machine are nothing, compared to what's inside. We not only see Intel's latest and greatest, but it also comes in the more powerful 55W TDP option (ergo the HX series).Similarly, the graphics cards you can choose from are the RTX 4070, RTX 4080, and RTX 4090, which are the cream of the crop of gaming at the moment of writing this review. The sublime tech upgrades don't end here. Ever since DDR5 hit the market, we've been waiting for SODIMM sticks to exceed 5000MHz. The ones inside this device reach 5600MHz, which is insane. [...]

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    Pros

    • Loaded with RGB
    • Zero-compromise performance
    • 99.4% DCI-P3 coverage and accurate color representation thanks to our Gaming and Web design profile (AUO B170QAN01.2 (AUO04A6))
    • Doesn't use PWM for brightness adjustment (AUO B170QAN01.2 (AUO04A6))
    • 240Hz panel has very quick pixel response times (AUO B170QAN01.2 (AUO04A6))
    • Top-tier GPU supports 175W TGP
    • Wi-Fi 6E and 2.5Gbit Ethernet support
    • Great keyboard and touchpad
    • 2x DDR5 SODIMM + 2x M.2 PCIe x4 slots (one with Gen 5 SSD support)

    Cons

    • Loud during gaming
    • Quite expensive

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    Although it has not been the most innovative manufacturer as of lately, MSI jumps one step ahead of its competition, thanks to the Raider GE78 HX (13VX)'s Gen 5 M.2 PCIe x4 SSD support.Check out all MSI Raider GE78 HX (13VX) prices and configurations in our Specs System, or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate To access this notebook's internals, you need to undo a total of 13 Phillips-head screws. Then, remove the back plastic shroud and pry the bottom panel with a plastic tool. Note that you need to open the lid and pry through the base.2. Remove t[...]

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