MSI Titan GT77 HX 2023 vs MSI Titan 18 HX 2024 Comparison

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MSI Titan GT77 HX 2023 vs MSI Titan 18 HX 2024 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Titan GT77 HX 2023 and Titan 18 HX 2024, two laptops by MSI. MSI Titan GT77 HX 2023 was introduced to market in January 2023 and MSI Titan 18 HX 2024 was launched in January 2024. There is 12 months difference between Titan GT77 HX 2023 and Titan 18 HX 2024 so it would still give an advantage to younger Titan 18 HX 2024.

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Titan GT77 HX 2023 and Titan 18 HX 2024 are members of MSI's Titan series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

MSI Titan Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
MSI Titan 18 HX 2024	January 2024	18.0"	404 x 307.5 x 24-32.05 mm	3.6 kg (7.94 lbs)
MSI Titan GT77 HX 2023	January 2023	17.3"	397 x 330 x 23 mm	3.3 kg (7.28 lbs)
MSI Titan GT77	June 2022	17.3"	397 x 330 x 23 mm	3.3 kg (7.28 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of MSI Titan GT77 HX 2023 and MSI Titan 18 HX 2024 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

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)

MSI Titan 18 HX 2024 Key Specs

Launched in January 2024
18.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i9 14900HX
GPU: GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile 12GB
32GB Ram
404 x 307.5 x 24-32.05 mm (15.91 x 12.11 x 0.94-1.26 inches)
Weight: 3.6 kg (7.94 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Titan GT77 HX 2023 and Titan 18 HX 2024 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose MSI Titan GT77 HX 2023 over MSI Titan 18 HX 2024

Weight	3.30 kg vs 3.60 kg	0.3 kg lighter
Side Bezel Thickness	7 mm vs 8.2 mm	1.2 mm thinner bezels
Noise Level	61 dB vs 62.8 dB	Less fan noise
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
Charging Port Position	Left, Right vs Right, Bottom	Flexible cable positions
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs No	Easy login with fingerprint
Display Port	Yes vs No	Option to use Display port to connect to external monitors
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader

Reasons to choose MSI Titan 18 HX 2024 over MSI Titan GT77 HX 2023

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~75.6% vs ~63%	Larger screen area ratio
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
Max Total RAM	192 GB vs 128 GB	Higher RAM potential
WiFi Standard	v7 vs v6E	More advanced Wi-fi connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.4 vs v5.3	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Webcam Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Higher Resolution Camera
Number of USB-A Ports	3x USB 3.2 vs 2x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time

Common Strengths of MSI Titan 18 HX 2024 and MSI Titan GT77 HX 2023

Launch Dates	January 2023 vs January 2024	Both laptops are recent models
Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
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
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
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 18 HX 2024 and MSI Titan GT77 HX 2023

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability

MSI Titan GT77 HX 2023 vs MSI Titan 18 HX 2024: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the MSI Titan GT77 HX 2023 and the MSI Titan 18 HX 2024.

Physical Specs
Weight	3.3 kg (7.28 lbs)	3.6 kg (7.94 lbs)
Surface Area	1310 cm2 (203 inches2)	1242 cm2 (192.7 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~63%	~75.6%
Side Bezel Thickness	~7 mm	~8.2 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.19 kg/inch	0.20 kg/inch
	0.418 lbs/inch	0.44 lbs/inch
Colors	Black	Black
Cover Opening Angle	135Â°	145Â°

Comparison of the MSI Titan GT77 HX 2023 and the MSI Titan 18 HX 2024 External Dimensions

Weight

Titan GT77 HX 2023 weighs 3.3 kg (7.28 lbs), whereas the Titan 18 HX 2024 weighs 3.6 kg (7.94 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

MSI Titan GT77 HX 2023 3.30 kg

MSI Titan 18 HX 2024 3.60 kg

Min 1.29 kg

Average 2.74 kg

Max 4.23 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size larger than 17.0 inches

MSI Titan GT77 HX 2023 23.00 mm

MSI Titan 18 HX 2024 32.05 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 MSI Titan GT77 HX 2023 is 0.19 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the MSI Titan 18 HX 2024 is 0.20 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

MSI Titan GT77 HX 2023 vs MSI Titan 18 HX 2024: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i9 13950HX Intel Core i9 13980HX	Intel Core i9 14900HX
Base Frequency	2.2 GHz	2.2 GHz
Turbo Frequency	5.5 GHz	5.8 GHz
Number of Cores	24	24 (8P + 16E)
Number of Threads	32	32
L3 Cache	36 MB	36 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel UHD Graphics (32EU)	Intel UHD Graphics (32 EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm
Cinebench 23 (Single)	2082	2212
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	28953	32292

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 MSI Titan GT77 HX 2023 and MSI Titan 18 HX 2024.

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

Laptops with: Intel Core i9 13950HX

Laptops with: Intel Core i9 14900HX

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. MSI Titan GT77 HX 2023 has a FLOPS value of 24.7 TFLOPS whereas the MSI Titan 18 HX 2024 ' has a FLOPS value of 24.7 TFLOPS.

RAM Comparison

RAM	32GB 64GB 128GB	32GB 64GB 96GB 128GB 192GB
Memory Bus	2x16 GB	4x8 GB
RAM Clock	5600 MHz	5600 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	DDR5
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Max RAM Size	128 GB	192 GB
Total Slots	4	4

Both laptops, the Titan GT77 HX 2023 and the Titan 18 HX 2024, come with similar RAM capacities of 32 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

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	MSI Titan GT77 HX (2023)	MSI Titan 18 HX (2024)
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	⚠ Can run using CPU + RAM fallback. Expect slower performance.	⚠ 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	99.9 Wh	99.9 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left, Right	Right, Bottom
Charge Power	330 W	400 W
Full Charging Time	2:40 hr	2:20 hr

Furthermore, both laptops have the same battery capacity of 100 Wh, ensuring comparable battery performance.

Battery Comparison

Displays size larger than 17.0 inches

MSI Titan GT77 HX 2023 100 Wh

MSI Titan 18 HX 2024 100 Wh

Min 37.00 Wh

Average 76.88 Wh

Max 100.00 Wh

STORAGE
The Titan 18 HX 2024 offers a larger max storage capacity of 8 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the Titan GT77 HX 2023's storage capacity of 4 TB.

Storage Options	1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB	1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB, 8 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	3	2
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.

MSI Titan GT77 HX 2023 vs MSI Titan 18 HX 2024: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the MSI Titan GT77 HX 2023 and MSI Titan 18 HX 2024 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. Titan GT77 HX 2023 has a display size of 17.3".On the other hand, Titan 18 HX 2024 has a larger18.0" display.The total usable screen area of the Titan GT77 HX 2023 is 825cm² / 128inch² whereas the Titan 18 HX 2024's total usable screen area is 939cm² / 146inch².

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

MSI Titan GT77 HX 2023 255 ppi

MSI Titan 18 HX 2024 168 ppi

Min 106 PPI

Average 141 PPI

Max 266.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
The Titan 18 HX 2024 offers a higher refresh rate of 240 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

MSI Titan GT77 HX 2023 vs MSI Titan 18 HX 2024 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Titan 18 HX 2024 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v7, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Titan GT77 HX 2023 (v6E).

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 Titan GT77 HX 2023 and Titan 18 HX 2024 have USB-A ports. Titan GT77 HX 2023 has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Titan 18 HX 2024 has 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Titan GT77 HX 2023 and Titan 18 HX 2024 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 Titan GT77 HX 2023 and Titan 18 HX 2024 are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Both Titan GT77 HX 2023 and Titan 18 HX 2024 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. Titan 18 HX 2024 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Titan GT77 HX 2023 and Titan 18 HX 2024 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	v7
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.3	v5.4
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	3x 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)	1x v1.4	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	No
SD CardReader	Yes	No
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes