MSI Raider GE78 HX
$2,9992024
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
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| Spec | MSI Raider GE78 HX |
|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Pro |
| Body | |
| Weight | 6.83 lbs (3.1 kg) |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 15.63 x 11.73 x 1.0 inches |
| Ports | |
| HDMI | |
| USB-A ports | 2 |
| USB-C ports | 2 |
| SD card | |
| Thunderbolt ports | 1 |
| Battery | |
| Battery life | Up to 5 hours |
| Capacity | 99.99 Wh |
| Display | |
| Size | 17.3 inches |
| Type | Mini-LED IPS |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1000 |
| Storage | |
| SSD | 2 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe |
| Expandable storage | |
| Keyboard | |
| Backlit | |
| Processor | |
| RAM | 64 GB DDR5 |
| Cores | 24 cores (8P + 16E) |
| Chipset | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
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