The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is aimed at those on a budget, favoring affordability and portability with decent performance for general use and light multitasking. It's notably lighter and offers suitable battery life for day-to-day tasks. In contrast, the MSI Raider GE77Hx is priced in the upper midrange, catering to power users needing high performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, or intensive gaming. It has a larger, higher-resolution screen with a much faster refresh rate for smoother visuals, significantly higher storage capacity, and more RAM, but it's heavier and has shorter battery life, making it less portable. Choose the Lenovo for cost savings and mobility or the MSI for top-tier performance and gaming capabilities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14"
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE77Hx
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.9/10
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
313.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is fair for general use because it offers sufficient processing power, memory, and a good quality screen for everyday tasks, but it falls behind in portability and battery life which may be limiting for users on the go. The MSI Raider GE77Hx is labeled as very good for general use due to its powerful CPU, larger RAM, superior screen quality, and a robust build quality, however, it's less portable and has shorter battery life, making it better suited for stationary use and demanding tasks rather than frequent travel.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
8.7/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair.
The MSI Raider GE77Hx outperforms the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" for gaming and 3D tasks, primarily because it has a more powerful GPU, the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti, which is significantly better for these tasks than the AMD Ryzen 5 5500U Vega 7 GPU found in the Lenovo. Additionally, the MSI Raider has a much higher screen refresh rate of 240 Hz, compared to the Lenovo's 60 Hz, providing a smoother visual experience during fast-paced games and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
6.1/10
8.8/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 has modest CPU and GPU capabilities, which are sufficient for basic engineering and design, but its screen quality is lower, affecting the visual precision needed for such tasks. In contrast, the MSI Raider GE77Hx features a high-end CPU and top-tier GPU, offering robust performance for complex engineering software, and its superior screen delivers sharp and accurate visuals essential for detailed design work.
Content Creation
7.1/10
8.2/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" 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.
Software Development
7.1/10
7.9/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" are both good for software development, though the MSI Raider GE77Hx is somewhat better.
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
6.4/10
8.4/10
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
313.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE77Hx has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" offers adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and document handling, making it suitable for general use, but its limited color range may not suit professional engineering and design work. The MSI Raider GE77Hx's high resolution, exceptional brightness, and wide color gamuts make it ideal for detailed engineering and design tasks, providing accurate colors and sharp images. However, for gaming and 3D applications, despite their screen qualities, both laptops fall short due to lower refresh rates which are essential for smooth motion and gameplay.
Battery
10.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has 10 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE77Hx has 5.5 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
Poor
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.1 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has very good portability, while the MSI Raider GE77Hx has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx has very good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$490
$2,140
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has a price of $490 and the MSI Raider GE77Hx costs $2,140.
"The low-priced IdeaPad 3 14 delivers on core functionality. Lenovo's IdeaPad 3 14 meets all the basic requirements for an inexpensive office laptop. The matte IPS display is bright enough, the performance is high for the class, and the input devices are rock solid. In addition, the mostly quiet operation including the useful performance modes, cool surface temperatures, easy maintainability as well as expandable working and mass storage all contribute to the IdeaPad 3 14's value proposition."
"The MSI Raider GE77 offers a lot of power for a lot of money. The main components consist of a Core i9-12900HX CPU, a GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (175 watts TGP, 16 GB VRAM), and 64 GB of RAM, which makes for a high overall performance level. The GeForce GPU in particular scores some of the highest scores we have seen from this chip. Both the CPU and the GPU are able to run at continuously high clock speeds. The relatively high heat and noise emissions match our expectations for this device class. With approximately 5.5 to 6.5 hours, the battery life is good for a powerful 4K laptop."
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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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