MSI GE76 Raider 11UX 17"
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MSI GE76 Raider 11UX is a flagship-level 17.3-inch gaming laptop. Sharing much of the same features of the GE76 Raider 10UX released just a few months ago at CES 2021, the 11UX upgrades its CPU with the latest 11th-gen Intel Tiger Lake unit and, with it, adds Thunderbolt 4, WiFi 6E, and PCIe Gen4.
Otherwise, the GE76 Raider 11UX enjoys a similar list of exclusive features: The headline component is undoubtedly the RTX 30-series graphics up to RTX 3080 with 16GB graphics memory. The GE76 also offers extensive RGB lighting, thinner chassis, and a revised hinge design compared to its 2020 predecessor. The voluminous 99.9Wh battery ensures the longest battery life possible.
Users have access to a new list of display options, including a 4K panel that refreshes at 120Hz and a FHD one that bursts all the way to 360Hz. One of the two M.2 PCIe NVMe SSDs is also upgraded to PCIe Gen4 x4.
Alongside the new GE76, MSI also refreshed its entire gaming laptop lineup with the new Tiger Lake processors.
Ratings
What we found
Pros
- Excellent gaming performance
- Excellent keyboard and touchpad
- High-refresh options
- Good battery life
Cons
- Keyboard is a bit clunky
What external reviewers found
External score 70%
Pros
- Great gaming performance
- Good system performance
- Excellent cooling system
Cons
- Limited battery life
- No biometric security
- Dim display
- No Thunderbolt 3
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External Reviews
anandtech[1]
Reviewer score 73% (normalized by Neofiliac)MSI’s GE76 Raider is an absolute beast of a device, with the best gaming performance of any system we have ever tested. The combination of the Core i9-11980HK, GeForce RTX 3080L, and plenty of cooling allows for impressive framerates in any title. Unfortunately, the display was a bit of a let-down.
Pros
- Excellent gaming performance
- Lots of customization options
- Excellent cooling system
Cons
- Keyboard is a bit flat
- No cariable refresh rate
digitaltrends[2]
Reviewer score 67% (normalized by Neofiliac) MSI GS76 Raider has ports on both sides of the chassis and along the back. It also comes with a Wi-Fi 6E card from Killer and a Bluetooth 5.2 for wireless connectivity. The keyboard is comfortable, but I found the bottoming action on the keys to be a bit too soft.
Pros
- Excellent gaming performance
- Solid build quality
- Good battery life
Cons
- No biometric security
- No IR camera or fingerprint reader
notebookcheck[3]
Reviewer score 73% (normalized by Neofiliac)The MSI GE76 Raider 11UH is outstandingly well suited for gaming. The built-in Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 provides very high frame rates and even displays demanding titles smoothly at high resolutions and maximum detail levels. Compared to our chosen competition, MSI's gaming laptop performs at a similar level. With an average power consumption of 16 watts in idle usage, the MSIGE76 Raider UH11 proves to be more frugal than our chosen competitors.
Pros
- Matte IPS display
- High-quality aluminum case
- Good maintenance options
- Good battery life
Cons
- No Thunderbolt 4
- High noise level under load
pcmag[4]
Reviewer score 63% (normalized by Neofiliac)The MSI GE76 Raider isn't the ultimate 17.3-inch esports laptop it sets out to be. Its dismal brightness is unforgivable; the Alienware's panel is more than two and a half times as bright. Its screen is perhaps the biggest letdown given this laptop's size.
Pros
- Quiet cooling fans
- Good gaming performance
- Quiet fan noise
- Good battery life
Cons
- Dim display
- Dim speakers
- Dim display
tomsguide[5]
Reviewer score 75% (normalized by Neofiliac)In terms of raw performance, the GE76 Raider is the machine to beat. The Core i9 CPU, 32GB of RAM, and Nvidia 3080 are capable of incredible things. SteelSeries’ GG app is the real star of the show, as it unlocks the full RGB customization options.
Pros
- Sleek, lightweight design
- Solid performance for a desktop laptop
- Full RGB customization options
Cons
- No external webcam
- Limited battery life
tomshardware[6]
Reviewer score 74% (normalized by Neofiliac)The MSI GE76 Raider runs a bit toasty while gaming. Its 1080p webcam is generally usable but still needs some improvement. There's some helpful stuff in there, but also some odd apps with questionable utility. The Raider is proving to be a strong contender for those with a desire for a premium gaming notebook.
Pros
- Strong CPU and GPU performance
- Strong speakers
- Good battery life
Cons
- Loud fans
- Loud speakers
References
- ^ The MSI GE76 Raider Review: Tiger Lake Plus Ampere Equals Framerate. [anandtech].
- ^ MSI GE76 Raider review: Alder Lake and RTX 3080 Ti dominate. [digitaltrends].
- ^ MSI GE76 Raider 11UH in review: High-end gaming laptop offers fast 360 Hz display. [notebookcheck].
- ^ MSI GE76 Raider (Late 2021) Review. [pcmag].
- ^ MSI GE76 Raider review. [tomsguide].
- ^ MSI GE76 Raider Review: Intel Core i9-12900HK and RTX 3080 Ti Tested. [tomshardware].
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