MSI Raider GE78 HX review
MSI Raider GE78 HX — from 2024, 3.1 kg, performance 91.
Technical specifications
| Type | Gaming |
| Release year | 2024 |
| Screen | 17" · 1920x1200 |
| Processor | Intel Core i9 14900HX |
| Graphics | GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB , GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile 8GB , GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile 12GB , GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile 16GB |
| Max. RAM | 96 GB |
| Weight | 3.1 kg |
| Battery | 99.9 Wh |
Performance scores
MSI Raider GE78 HX (2024) — the 17-inch body around the 2024 workhorse platform
The Raider GE78 HX at $1,152 is the 17-inch expression of the 2024 Raider platform: a Core i9-14900HX, a GeForce RTX 4060 (8 GB) and 96 GB of RAM. The flagged strengths are reliability at 89 (+67.9%), the memory ceiling 50% above median, and CPU performance at 93.95; the flagged weakness is weight at 3.1 kg, 29.2% above typical.
Where it holds up
Matched on every performance axis with its 16-inch sibling: modeling 99, engineering CAD 99, photo design 99 and office 99.62 in the top band, performance 90.98 (top), gaming 82 (high) and value 77.4 (high). The RTX 4060 clears the recommended bar for Overwatch, Grand Theft Auto V and Rainbow Six Siege, and the reliability reading sits two-thirds above the class median.
Where it falls short
Weight is the flagged weakness (3.1 kg, desktop-replacement class), and portability reads 8.3 — near the floor. The larger panel buys screen real estate, not capability: every performance index is identical to the GE68 HX, so the choice between them is purely about the display and the carry.
Price and depreciation
No depreciation anchor is recorded (base $0); no curve or projection applies. The 2024 cohort rate is 18% per year for this tier.
Alternatives to consider
The Raider GE68 HX at the same $1,152 is the identical platform in a body that still carries (portability 16.7); the Raider GE78 HX (2023) at $922 offers the prior generation with an RTX 4070 at 20% less money.
Bottom line
Fairly priced for the class. The same 2024 workhorse sweep on a 17-inch canvas — chosen for the screen, with the carry knowingly surrendered. Every capability number is identical to the GE68 HX; only portability (8.3 versus 16.7) and the flagged weight separate them.
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⭐ What stands out
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reliability is higher than typical gaming class (+67.9%) (high tier).
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memory capacity is higher than typical gaming class (+50%) (professional).
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CPU performance is higher than typical gaming class (+44.5%) (enthusiast tier).
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🎮 What it can run
⚙️ Configuration analysis
Top configuration easily handles AAA games at ultra settings, 4K video editing, and engineering applications.
🤔 How to choose
Universal advice for any use case.
- Reliability vs price: reliability (median 53) ↔ price (median 749.6).
- Weight vs CPU: mobility (median 29) ↔ overall performance (median 73.9).
- Upgradeability vs battery: upgradability (median 100) ↔ battery life (median 2.5).
Raider GE78 HX: verdict
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