The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is a budget-friendly option with basic performance, suitable for light tasks such as internet browsing, video streaming, and word processing, but it may struggle with more demanding applications due to its modest processing power and graphics capabilities. It's very light and has a smaller screen, making it more portable. The MSI Stealth GS77, on the other hand, is considerably more expensive but offers high performance capable of handling intensive tasks like 3D modeling, machine learning, and gaming, thanks to its powerful processor and advanced graphics card. It also features a larger high-resolution screen, but as a tradeoff, it's less portable due to its size and weight. Both laptops vary greatly in terms of performance and price, so your choice should reflect your primary use and budget. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14"
Very good portability
Advantages of the MSI Stealth GS77
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.1/10
8.4/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
239.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is only fair.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has limited capabilities due to its basic CPU, lower RAM, and lower-quality TN screen, which can hinder multitasking and diminish display vibrancy, making it less suitable for general use compared to the MSI Stealth GS77 that boasts a powerful CPU, ample RAM, and a high-quality IPS screen, ensuring smoother performance and vivid visuals for diverse tasks.
Gaming and AI
5.5/10
7.9/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is poor.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is not suited for gaming or 3D applications due to its basic Intel UHD Graphics and a lower screen refresh rate, whereas the MSI Stealth GS77 excels in these areas with a high-end Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics unit and a much higher refresh rate screen, offering superior performance and smoother visuals. Additionally, the Stealth has a more powerful CPU and a high-quality, high-resolution display, enhancing the gaming and 3D experience even further.
Engineering and Design
5.5/10
8.7/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Stealth GS77 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is poor.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has a basic Intel Celeron processor, lower RAM, and an integrated GPU that make it unsuitable for demanding engineering applications, while the MSI Stealth GS77 is equipped with a powerful Intel i7 processor, ample RAM, and a high-end Nvidia RTX GPU, offering the performance necessary for engineering and design work. Additionally, the IdeaPad's screen quality is much lower compared to the MSI's, which provides a high-resolution display essential for detailed design tasks, although it is more portable due to its smaller size and lighter weight.
Content Creation
6.2/10
8.3/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth GS77 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is only fair.
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.
Software Development
6.4/10
8.1/10
3.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 is very good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is only fair.
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.
Screen Quality
5.3/10
8.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1366 x 768
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
239.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The MSI Stealth GS77 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1's screen may be less sharp, dimmer, and with limited viewing angles due to its panel type and resolution, whereas the MSI Stealth GS77's screen offers a brighter, sharper, and more vibrant display. In engineering and design, the MSI Stealth GS77 shines with a wider color gamut, offering more accurate color representation crucial for detailed work, but the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 is likely to fall short in color precision and range. Gamers seeking fluid motion in 3D games might find the MSI Stealth GS77's lower refresh rate less satisfying compared to other gaming-focused laptops, even though it has a good resolution and panel, whereas the Lenovo IdeaPad wouldn't be suitable due to its poor overall screen capabilities.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has 9 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth GS77 has 6 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
Very Good
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has very good portability, while the MSI Stealth GS77 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.0/10
8.0/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$153
$2,499
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has a price of $153 and the MSI Stealth GS77 costs $2,499.
"The IdeaPad 1 14 is a simple machine, but it’s well-designed and has nearly everything you’d expect from a no-nonsense laptop that allows you to check emails and get schoolwork or other light tasks done with relative ease. A "true" 128GB SSD (as opposed to an eMMC drive) and a roomy 14-inch full HD display are arguably the star attractions, with the comfortable keyboard and reasonably modern styling playing important backup roles."
"The MSI Stealth GS77 is better than the GS76... mostly. The GS77 is a few steps forward and a few steps back from the GS76. Improvements are numerous including the stronger and more rigid skeleton, higher resolution webcam, larger clickpad, easier serviceability, relatively similar battery runtimes, newer display options, and higher performance at about the same TDP and TGP levels as before. CPU performance is better than expected even when compared to other laptops with Core i7 or Core i9 processors. The newer model feels more substantial than the outgoing one for higher quality impressions as well."
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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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