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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize higher screen resolution, a newer processor, and want a laptop more suited for 3D rendering, machine learning, and intensive gaming, you'd lean towards the MSI Raider GE77Hx. If you're looking for a more cost-effective option with solid general performance for tasks like office work or web browsing, consider the Lenovo Legion 5 17". Keep in mind the Lenovo has lower battery life, while the MSI offers a stronger battery along with a higher-quality keyboard and webcam. Both are similar in weight and screen size, making them less portable than smaller laptops, and they both offer gaming laptop aesthetics. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 17"
- The Lenovo Legion 5 17" has no clear advantages over the MSI Raider GE77Hx.
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
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.2
8.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
305.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
5.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" is good.
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" may be appreciated for general use due to its capable processor and satisfactory screen resolution, but it falls short in screen quality and battery life compared to the MSI Raider GE77Hx, which provides superior CPU performance, a higher resolution display with better color accuracy, and a larger battery, albeit at the expense of being heavier and possibly more expensive.
Gaming and AI
7.4
8.7
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" is good.
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" comes with a Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and a screen refresh rate of 144 Hz, making it a good choice for gaming and 3D applications; however, the MSI Raider GE77Hx steps up performance with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and higher screen refresh rate of 240 Hz, providing a smoother and more immersive gaming experience.
Engineering and Design
7.6
8.8
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" is good.
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" with an Intel i7-11800H CPU, Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, and Full HD screen is suitable for engineering and design tasks; however, the MSI Raider GE77Hx's Intel i7-12800HX CPU, Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, and higher-resolution screen make it very suitable for more demanding engineering and design applications, though both may lack in portability due to their size and relatively shorter battery life.
Content Creation
7.2
8.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" 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
7.0
7.9
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx and Lenovo Legion 5 17" 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
7.3
8.4
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
305.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE77Hx has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion 5 17" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize a vibrant display and sharp image for everyday tasks or professional design software, then the MSI Raider's superior color gamut and resolution may be the better choice despite its higher cost. The Lenovo Legion offers a decent compromise for daily activities and engineering software at a lower price, but its display might not be as vivid or sharp as the MSI's. However, both laptops have screens with low refresh rates, which means they are not ideal for 3D applications and gaming where fluid motion and quick screen updates are crucial.
Battery
4.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" has 4.5 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.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The MSI Raider GE77Hx has very good build quality, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,200
$1,999
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" has a price of $1,200 and the MSI Raider GE77Hx costs $1,999.
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Key similarities
Portability
Poor
Poor
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
6.5 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The MSI Raider GE77Hx and Lenovo Legion 5 17" both have poor portability.
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How the Lenovo Legion 5 17" and the MSI Raider GE77Hx compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion 5 17" | MSI Raider GE77Hx |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $1,999 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 11.4'' x 1'' | 15.6'' x 11.2'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.57 lbs | 6.39 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.7" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.41" | 11.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | Intel i7-12800HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4.5 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 305 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.8/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 4 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Lenovo Legion 5 17"
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Sebastian Bade | February 2022
"The Lenovo Legion 5 17 is a current-gen 17-inch gaming laptop and equipped with the latest AMD CPU and a powerful GPU, that manages to reach its full potential. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600H is a very good choice for this laptop and able to maintain its performance level for long periods of time. Our test model only falls behind consistently in a direct comparison with its competitors that are often equipped with eight cores and 16 threads. Despite this, the Legion 5 17 leaves an excellent impression and is almost able to keep up with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 mobile GPU in synthetic benchmarks."
MSI Raider GE77Hx
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Sascha Mölck | July 2022
"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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