Choosing between the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" and the MSI Vector GP76 depends on your needs. If affordability is your main concern and you need a laptop for everyday use with decent performance, the Lenovo might be the right choice; it's lightweight, and while it has less power, it should handle typical tasks well. On the other hand, if you're looking for higher performance for gaming or resource-heavy applications, and you don't mind spending more, the MSI Vector is better suited with a more powerful processor and graphics card. However, it's heavier and less portable. Remember, with the MSI, you'll pay more upfront, but it's built for more demanding applications and will likely stay relevant longer as software demands increase. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15"
Good portability
Very good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Vector GP76
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.3/10
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The MSI Vector GP76 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is good.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is a favorable choice for general use given its balance of sufficient RAM and a capable CPU, combined with a high-quality IPS screen and moderate portability, all backed by a battery life supportive of typical day-to-day tasks. The MSI Vector GP76, however, stands out as the better option for general use due to its more powerful CPU, greater RAM, higher quality audio and keyboard, although it's less portable and has shorter battery life, making it less ideal for extended use away from a power source.
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
8.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Vector GP76 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is only fair.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has an integrated AMD GPU which is less capable than the MSI Vector GP76's Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti, a high-end discrete GPU known for excellent gaming and 3D performance. Additionally, the MSI Vector GP76 offers a much higher screen refresh rate, providing smoother visuals which is crucial for gaming and 3D applications, compared to the standard rate on the Lenovo.
Engineering and Design
6.6/10
8.7/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
12.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Vector GP76 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is only fair.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" offers a mid-range AMD processor and integrated graphics, suitable for light to moderate engineering tasks, with a focus on portability and daily use. In comparison, the MSI Vector GP76 provides a high-end Intel CPU and powerful Nvidia graphics card, making it ideal for demanding engineering and design applications, at the expense of increased weight and decreased battery life.
Content Creation
7.4/10
8.0/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
12.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Vector GP76 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Screen Quality
6.4/10
7.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
The MSI Vector GP76 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" offers adequate resolution and brightness for daily tasks, making it satisfactory for general use, but it lacks the wider color gamut necessary for accurate color work in engineering and design, and its modest refresh rate detracts from the immersive experience required for gaming and 3D applications. On the other hand, the MSI Vector GP76 has a display that provides sharp visuals with good brightness for everyday activities and a color range that helps with precision in engineering and design works, but gamers and 3D users may find its refresh rate lower than ideal for the smoothest visuals. Therefore, while both laptops can manage basic and professional tasks, neither is optimized for high-refresh-rate demands of gaming and 3D modeling.
Battery
10.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has 10 hours of battery life. The MSI Vector GP76 has 4 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Good
Poor
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has good portability, while the MSI Vector GP76 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0/10
8.0/10
The MSI Vector GP76 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$741
$1,760
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has a price of $741 and the MSI Vector GP76 costs $1,760.
The MSI Vector GP76 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
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How the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" and the MSI Vector GP76 compare to other laptops
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is affordable and pretty efficient. At the end of the day, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 (15″, 2023) is one of the better affordable laptops money can buy right now. It has a decent performance, albeit coming from a CPU that is based on old architecture. Playing low-intensity games is possible but at low to medium settings. We are really happy with the cooling setup, but the main event here is the battery life. We got 9 hours of either Web browsing or video playback, which is a great result. Especially if you compare this device with the ASUS E410."
"The MSI Vector GP76 12UGS is a gaming laptop on speed. The advantages are clear: The Vector GP76 is a real gamer with its 360 Hz display and super-fast response times. In addition, the Core i7-12700H has double the power of the CPU in its predecessor and another highlight is the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti with a real power consumption of 150 watts. This places the device in the top range of our database. The Vector can also operate rather quietly, offers a full sound range, improved battery runtimes, a key-configurable RGB keyboard, a very stable chassis and good upgrade options. Moreover, the display produces a nice, rich and clear picture."
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About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
About MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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