Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 vs MSI Titan GT77 HX 2023 Comparison

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Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 vs MSI Titan GT77 HX 2023 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing ROG Strix SCAR 18 and Titan GT77 HX 2023, two laptops from Asus and MSI. Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 was introduced to market in January 2023 and MSI Titan GT77 HX 2023 was launched in January 2023. Both ROG Strix SCAR 18 and Titan GT77 HX 2023 were launched within the same month so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and available technology level.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 and MSI Titan GT77 HX 2023 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 Key Specs

Launched in January 2023
18.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i9 13980HX
GPU: GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile 12GB
16GB Ram
399 x 294 x 23.1 mm (15.71 x 11.57 x 0.91 inches)
Weight: 3.1 kg (6.84 lbs)

MSI Titan GT77 HX 2023 Key Specs

Launched in January 2023
17.3" Mini LED, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i9 13950HX
GPU: GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile 12GB
32GB Ram
397 x 330 x 23 mm (15.63 x 12.99 x 0.91 inches)
Weight: 3.3 kg (7.28 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how ROG Strix SCAR 18 and Titan GT77 HX 2023 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 over MSI Titan GT77 HX 2023

Weight	3.10 kg vs 3.30 kg	0.2 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~80.1% vs ~63%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	5.7 mm vs 7 mm	1.3 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	18 inches vs 17.3 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Refresh Rate	240 Hz vs 144 Hz	Smoother media experience
DCI-P3 Color Gamut	100% vs 94.9%	Wider DCI-P3 Color Gamut
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	3D Surround Sound Support

Reasons to choose MSI Titan GT77 HX 2023 over Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18

Screen PPI	255 ppi vs 168 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	3840 x 2160 pixels vs 2560 x 1600 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Max Brightness	600 nits vs 500 nits	Brighter Screen
Charging Port Position	Left, Right vs Left	Flexible cable positions
Max Total RAM	128 GB vs 64 GB	Higher RAM potential
Bluetooth	v5.3 vs v5.2	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs No	Easy login with fingerprint
Display Port	Yes vs No	Option to use Display port to connect to external monitors
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
Avg. MSRP Price	$3600-4000 vs $4400-4800	Lower Price (*may change depending on config, seller, location, and time)

Common Strengths of MSI Titan GT77 HX 2023 and Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18

Launch Dates	January 2023 vs January 2023	Both laptops are recent models
Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
HDR Support	Yes, Dolby Vision vs Yes, HDR10	Watch HDR Clips
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the RAM size
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6E vs v6E	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.1 vs 1x HDMI 2.1	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs Yes	Fast connection to Network via ethernet cable
Numeric Pad	Yes vs Yes	Fast way to input numbers
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of MSI Titan GT77 HX 2023 and Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability

Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 vs MSI Titan GT77 HX 2023: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 and the MSI Titan GT77 HX 2023.

Physical Specs
Weight	3.1 kg (6.84 lbs)	3.3 kg (7.28 lbs)
Surface Area	1173 cm2 (181.8 inches2)	1310 cm2 (203 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~80.1%	~63%
Side Bezel Thickness	~5.7 mm	~7 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.17 kg/inch	0.19 kg/inch
	0.374 lbs/inch	0.418 lbs/inch
Colors	Black	Black

Comparison of the Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 and the MSI Titan GT77 HX 2023 External Dimensions

Weight

ROG Strix SCAR 18 weighs 3.1 kg (6.84 lbs), whereas the Titan GT77 HX 2023 weighs 3.3 kg (7.28 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

Displays size larger than 17.0 inches

Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 3.10 kg

MSI Titan GT77 HX 2023 3.30 kg

Min 1.29 kg

Average 2.74 kg

Max 4.23 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size larger than 17.0 inches

Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 23.10 mm

MSI Titan GT77 HX 2023 23.00 mm

Min 8.60 mm

Average 24.26 mm

Max 38.00 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 is 0.17 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the MSI Titan GT77 HX 2023 is 0.19 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 vs MSI Titan GT77 HX 2023: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i9 13980HX	Intel Core i9 13950HX Intel Core i9 13980HX
Base Frequency	2.2 GHz	2.2 GHz
Turbo Frequency	5.6 GHz	5.5 GHz
Number of Cores	24	24
Number of Threads	32	32
L3 Cache	36 MB	36 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel UHD Graphics (32EU)	Intel UHD Graphics (32EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	2103	2037
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	20352	20175
Cinebench 23 (Single)	2199	2082
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	31359	28953

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 and MSI Titan GT77 HX 2023.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core i9 13980HX

Laptops with: Intel Core i9 13950HX

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile 12GB GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile 16GB	GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile 12GB GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile 16GB
Base Clock Frequency	1290 MHz	1290 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1665 MHz	1665 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	110 W	110 W
Nvidia Optimus	MUX	MUX
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	24.72 TFLOPS	24.72 TFLOPS
Memory Size	12 GB	12 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bus	192 bit	192 bit
Memory Speed	2250 MHz 18 Gbps effective	2250 MHz 18 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	7424	7424
TMUs	232	232
ROPs	80	80

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 has a FLOPS value of 24.7 TFLOPS whereas the MSI Titan GT77 HX 2023 ' has a FLOPS value of 24.7 TFLOPS.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB 64GB	32GB 64GB 128GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	2x16 GB
RAM Clock	4800 MHz	5600 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	DDR5
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Max RAM Size	64 GB	128 GB
Total Slots	2	4
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

The Titan GT77 HX 2023 provides a larger RAM capacity of 32 GB, which allows for smoother multitasking and improved performance in memory-demanding tasks compared to the ROG Strix SCAR 18's RAM capacity of 16 GB.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18	MSI Titan GT77 HX (2023)
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✔ Good performance.	✔ Good performance.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	⚠ Can run using CPU + RAM fallback. Expect slower performance.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	90 Wh	99.9 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Left, Right
Charge Power	330 W	330 W

On the other hand, the Titan GT77 HX 2023 features a higher battery capacity of 100 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the ROG Strix SCAR 18's 90 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Displays size larger than 17.0 inches

Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 90 Wh

MSI Titan GT77 HX 2023 100 Wh

Min 37.00 Wh

Average 76.88 Wh

Max 100.00 Wh

STORAGE
Both laptops, the ROG Strix SCAR 18 and the Titan GT77 HX 2023 have similar max. storage capacities of 4 TB, allowing for ample space to store files and applications.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB	1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	2	3
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 vs MSI Titan GT77 HX 2023: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 and MSI Titan GT77 HX 2023 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. ROG Strix SCAR 18 has a display size of 18.0".On the other hand, Titan GT77 HX 2023 has a smaller 17.3" display.The total usable screen area of the ROG Strix SCAR 18 is 939cm² / 146inch² whereas the Titan GT77 HX 2023's total usable screen area is 825cm² / 128inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Titan GT77 HX 2023 features a higher pixel density with 255 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size larger than 17.0 inches

Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 168 ppi

MSI Titan GT77 HX 2023 255 ppi

Min 106 PPI

Average 141 PPI

Max 266.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
The ROG Strix SCAR 18 offers a higher refresh rate of 240 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Brightness
The Titan GT77 HX 2023 offers a higher maximum brightness of 600 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Displays size larger than 17.0 inches

Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 500 nits

MSI Titan GT77 HX 2023 600 nits

Min

200 nits

Average 368 nits

Max 1200.00 nits

Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 vs MSI Titan GT77 HX 2023 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both laptops offer the same Wi-Fi standard (v6E), ensuring fast and reliable wireless connections.

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both ROG Strix SCAR 18 and Titan GT77 HX 2023 feature 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both ROG Strix SCAR 18 and Titan GT77 HX 2023 feature 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Both ROG Strix SCAR 18 and Titan GT77 HX 2023 are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Both ROG Strix SCAR 18 and Titan GT77 HX 2023 feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Titan GT77 HX 2023 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. ROG Strix SCAR 18 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both ROG Strix SCAR 18 and Titan GT77 HX 2023 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6E	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.2	v5.3
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	1x v1.4
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	Yes
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	Yes
SD CardReader	No	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes