Xiaomi Redmibook 14 2023 vs MSI Stealth GS77 Comparison

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Xiaomi Redmibook 14 2023 vs MSI Stealth GS77 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Redmibook 14 2023 and Stealth GS77, two laptops from Xiaomi and MSI. Xiaomi Redmibook 14 2023 was introduced to market in May 2023 and MSI Stealth GS77 was launched in January 2022. There is 16 months difference between Redmibook 14 2023 and Stealth GS77 so it would still give an advantage to younger Redmibook 14 2023.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Xiaomi Redmibook 14 2023 and MSI Stealth GS77 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Xiaomi Redmibook 14 2023 Key Specs

Launched in May 2023
14.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 12500H
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
16GB Ram
312.24 x 220.15 x 15.9 mm (12.29 x 8.67 x 0.63 inches)
Weight: 1.37 kg (3.02 lbs)

MSI Stealth GS77 Key Specs

Launched in January 2022
17.3" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i7 12700H
GPU: GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile 8GB
16GB Ram
397.6 x 283.5 x 20.1-20.8 mm (15.65 x 11.16 x 0.79-0.82 inches)
Weight: 2.8 kg (6.17 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Redmibook 14 2023 and Stealth GS77 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Xiaomi Redmibook 14 2023 over MSI Stealth GS77

Weight	1.37 kg vs 2.80 kg	1.43 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~82.7% vs ~73.2%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	5.4 mm vs 7.3 mm	1.9 mm thinner bezels
Screen PPI	243 ppi vs 127 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Opening Angle	180° vs 130°	More flexible screen
Screen Resolution	2880 x 1800 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	3D Surround Sound Support
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs No	Easy login with fingerprint
Number of USB-A Ports	3x USB 3.2 vs 2x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time
Avg. MSRP Price	$400-800 vs $2400-2800	Lower Price (*may change depending on config, seller, location, and time)

Reasons to choose MSI Stealth GS77 over Xiaomi Redmibook 14 2023

Display Size	17.3 inches vs 14 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Refresh Rate	360 Hz vs 120 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
Max Brightness	330 nits vs 300 nits	Brighter Screen
GPU Fabrication Process	8 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	14.4 TFLOPS vs 1.41 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	More RAM Options
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Larger Touchpad Area
Touchpad Size	13.2 x 8.2 cm vs 12.5 x 8.1 cm

Common Strengths of MSI Stealth GS77 and Xiaomi Redmibook 14 2023

Launch Dates	May 2023 vs January 2022	Both laptops are recent models
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
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6 vs v6E	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Bluetooth Standard	v5.2 vs v5.2	Fast and Reliable Bluetooth 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
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of MSI Stealth GS77 and Xiaomi Redmibook 14 2023

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability

Xiaomi Redmibook 14 2023 vs MSI Stealth GS77: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Xiaomi Redmibook 14 2023 and the MSI Stealth GS77.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.37 kg (3.02 lbs)	2.8 kg (6.17 lbs)
Surface Area	687 cm2 (106.6 inches2)	1127 cm2 (174.7 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~82.7%	~73.2%
Side Bezel Thickness	~5.4 mm	~7.3 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.10 kg/inch	0.16 kg/inch
	0.22 lbs/inch	0.352 lbs/inch
Colors	Silver, Gray	Black
Cover Opening Angle	180Â°	130Â°

Comparison of the Xiaomi Redmibook 14 2023 and the MSI Stealth GS77 External Dimensions

Weight

Redmibook 14 2023 weighs 1.37 kg (3.02 lbs), whereas the Stealth GS77 weighs 2.8 kg (6.17 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

Xiaomi Redmibook 14 2023 1.37 kg

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 1.42 kg

MSI Stealth GS77 2.80 kg

Avg: larger than 17.0" 2.74 kg

Thickness Comparison

Xiaomi Redmibook 14 2023 15.90 mm

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 17.12 mm

MSI Stealth GS77 20.10 mm

Avg: larger than 17.0" 24.26 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 Xiaomi Redmibook 14 2023 is 0.10 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the MSI Stealth GS77 is 0.16 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

Xiaomi Redmibook 14 2023 vs MSI Stealth GS77: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i5 12500H Intel Core i7 12700H	Intel Core i7 12700H Intel Core i9 12900H
Base Frequency	2.5 GHz	2.3 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.5 GHz	4.7 GHz
Number of Cores	12	14
Number of Threads	16	20
L3 Cache	18 MB	24 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (96EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1634	1750
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	10250	12242
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1702	1800
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	13247	16309

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 Xiaomi Redmibook 14 2023 and MSI Stealth GS77.

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

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 12500H

Laptops with: Intel Core i7 12700H

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)	GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile 16GB
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz	1110 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1100 MHz	1560 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	15 W	115 W
Type	Integrated	Dedicated
FLOPS	1,408 GFLOPS	15.97 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	8 GB
Memory Type	System Shared	GDDR6
Memory Bus	System Shared	256 bit
Memory Speed	System Shared	1750 MHz 14 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	640	5120
TMUs	40	160
ROPs	20	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. Xiaomi Redmibook 14 2023 has a FLOPS value of 1.41 TFLOPS whereas the MSI Stealth GS77 ' has a FLOPS value of 14.4 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the MSI Stealth GS77 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB	16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	5200 MHz	4800 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5	DDR5
Upgradable	No	Yes
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the Redmibook 14 2023 and the Stealth GS77, come with similar RAM capacities of 16 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	Xiaomi Redmibook 14 (2023)	MSI Stealth GS77
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.	✖ Not supported.
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	56 Wh	99.9 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	Yes
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Bottom
Charge Power	100 W	240 W

On the other hand, the Stealth GS77 features a higher battery capacity of 100 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Redmibook 14 2023's 56 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Xiaomi Redmibook 14 2023 56 Wh

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 55.79 Wh

MSI Stealth GS77 100 Wh

Avg: larger than 17.0" 76.88 Wh

STORAGE
The Stealth GS77 offers a larger max storage capacity of 2 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the Redmibook 14 2023's storage capacity of 512 GB.

Storage Options	512 GB	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	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.

Xiaomi Redmibook 14 2023 vs MSI Stealth GS77: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Xiaomi Redmibook 14 2023 and MSI Stealth GS77 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. Redmibook 14 2023 has a display size of 14.0".On the other hand, Stealth GS77 has a larger17.3" display.The total usable screen area of the Redmibook 14 2023 is 568cm² / 88inch² whereas the Stealth GS77's total usable screen area is 825cm² / 128inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Redmibook 14 2023 features a higher pixel density with 243 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Xiaomi Redmibook 14 2023 243 PPI

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 173 PPI

MSI Stealth GS77 127 PPI

Avg: larger than 17.0" 141 PPI

Refresh Rate
The Stealth GS77 offers a higher refresh rate of 360 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Brightness
The Stealth GS77 offers a higher maximum brightness of 330 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Xiaomi Redmibook 14 2023 300 nits

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 383 nits

MSI Stealth GS77 330 nits

Avg: larger than 17.0" 368 nits

Xiaomi Redmibook 14 2023 vs MSI Stealth GS77 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Stealth GS77 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Redmibook 14 2023 (v6).

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 Redmibook 14 2023 and Stealth GS77 have USB-A ports. Redmibook 14 2023 has 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Stealth GS77 has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Redmibook 14 2023 and Stealth GS77 feature 1x USB 3.2 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 Redmibook 14 2023 and Stealth GS77 are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Both Redmibook 14 2023 and Stealth GS77 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
Stealth GS77 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. Redmibook 14 2023 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Redmibook 14 2023 and Stealth GS77 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)	v6	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.2	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	3x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	1x USB 3.2	1x USB 3.2
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	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	Yes
SD CardReader	No	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	No	Yes