Dell XPS 15 (2024) vs MSI Raider GE78 HX
The Verdict
Dell's XPS 15 targets productivity professionals with its premium OLED display, exceptional 13-hour battery life, and refined 1.86kg design—ideal for mobile work. MSI's Raider GE78 HX is a desktop replacement gaming/workstation machine with a larger 17.3" Mini-LED screen at 120Hz, double the CPU cores (24 vs 16), 64GB RAM, and 2TB storage. Performance differences are substantial: the i9-14900HX demolishes the Core Ultra 7 155H for demanding applications, while the XPS's superior display quality and portability excel for content creation on the go. Battery life heavily favors Dell (13 vs 5 hours). Price disparity ($1500 vs $3000) reflects their different purposes. Choose the XPS 15 for a balanced, mobile-friendly ultrabook; select the Raider if you prioritize raw power and rarely move your machine. The XPS delivers better value for mainstream users.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Dell XPS 15 (2024) if…
- →Gorgeous 3.5K OLED touchscreen with vivid colors
- →32 GB RAM standard at this price tier
- →Premium CNC aluminum chassis
Buy the MSI Raider GE78 HX if…
- →RTX 4090 Laptop GPU with full 175W TDP for maximum gaming performance
- →4K Mini-LED display with 1000-nit HDR is stunning for content creation
- →64 GB DDR5 RAM handles any workload out of the box
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Dell XPS 15 (2024)
Pros
- Gorgeous 3.5K OLED touchscreen with vivid colors
- 32 GB RAM standard at this price tier
- Premium CNC aluminum chassis
- Includes USB-A and HDMI alongside Thunderbolt
- Upgradeable SSD and memory
Cons
- OLED display can exhibit burn-in over time
- Base model ships with integrated Iris Xe graphics only
- Battery drains faster with OLED on
- Runs warm under sustained load
- Fan noise noticeable during CPU-heavy tasks
MSI Raider GE78 HX
Pros
- RTX 4090 Laptop GPU with full 175W TDP for maximum gaming performance
- 4K Mini-LED display with 1000-nit HDR is stunning for content creation
- 64 GB DDR5 RAM handles any workload out of the box
- 2 TB storage with room for additional NVMe drives
- Comprehensive port selection including Thunderbolt 4
Cons
- Nearly 7 lbs — this is a desktop replacement, not a portable
- 5-hour battery life — always tethered to power
- Very expensive at $2,999
- Fan noise is substantial under gaming loads
Full Specifications
| Spec | Dell XPS 15 (2024) | MSI Raider GE78 HX |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.86 kg | 6.83 lbs (3.1 kg) |
| Material | CNC machined aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 344.4 x 230.1 x 18.0 mm | 15.63 x 11.73 x 1.0 inches |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | |
| USB-A ports | 1 | 2 |
| SD card | ||
| Thunderbolt ports | 2 | 1 |
| USB-C ports | — | 2 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 13 hours mixed use | Up to 5 hours |
| Capacity | 86 Wh | 99.99 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6 inches | 17.3 inches |
| Type | OLED touch | Mini-LED IPS |
| Resolution | 3456 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 400 | 1000 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB NVMe | 2 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 32 GB LPDDR5x | 64 GB DDR5 |
| Cores | 16-core (6P+8E+2LPE) | 24 cores (8P + 16E) |
| Chipset | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
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