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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize a more powerful main processor and graphics unit for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, you will find the MSI Vector GP76 better suited to your needs. This laptop also offers more storage and memory, which can be beneficial for demanding applications and multitasking. However, the Lenovo Legion 5 17" is generally less expensive while still providing ample performance for general use and gaming, albeit less so for engineering and professional creative work. It also has a slightly longer battery life and a backlit keyboard, which can be a plus for those who work in different lighting environments. Keep in mind, the Lenovo is somewhat bulkier, which could be a factor if portability is important to you. Both laptops have large screens and similar build quality, but if budget is a concern, the Lenovo may be the more cost-effective option. 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 Vector GP76.
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
- Very good overall build quality
Key differences
General Use
7.2
8.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
305.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
5.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The MSI Vector GP76 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" is good.
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" with a decent processor and ample RAM is a good fit for general tasks, along with good heat management but has a less impressive battery life. The MSI Vector GP76, offering a more powerful processor, double the RAM, and superior heat management, excels for general use but also comes with a similarly limited battery life and is slightly more portable.
Gaming and AI
7.4
8.4
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Vector GP76 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" is good.
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" with its RTX 3060 GPU and 144Hz screen refresh rate provides a solid gaming and 3D experience, while the MSI Vector GP76 offers even better performance for gaming and 3D tasks with its more advanced RTX 3070 Ti GPU and higher 360Hz screen refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
7.6
8.7
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Vector GP76 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" is good.
The MSI Vector GP76 is rated very good for engineering and design largely because it has a more powerful CPU, double the RAM, and a higher-end GPU than the Lenovo Legion 5 17", all of which significantly enhance performance for demanding tasks. While both have quality IPS displays, the Vector GP76's higher screen refresh rate and slightly better color coverage make for a smoother and more accurate visual experience, important for design work, but it sacrifices some battery capacity and has higher operating noise compared to the Legion 5.
Content Creation
7.2
8.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Vector GP76 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
7.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Vector GP76 and Lenovo Legion 5 17" are both good for software development, though the MSI Vector GP76 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
7.9
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
305.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
The MSI Vector GP76 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 crisp, clear display for everyday tasks and work like browsing, document editing, and watching movies, both the Lenovo Legion 5 17" and the MSI Vector GP76 offer screens with good resolution and brightness, making texts sharp and colors vibrant. For engineering and design work where color accuracy is crucial, these laptops provide a wide color gamut, ensuring that the colors you see on screen are precise and true to life. However, if you're into fast-paced games or need to work on 3D projects where motion clarity is key, both models might fall short because they have a lower refresh rate, which could result in less fluid motion and longer response times.
Build Quality
7.4
8.0
The MSI Vector GP76 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
$1,760
$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 Vector GP76 costs $1,760.
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Key similarities
Battery
4.5 Hours
4.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" has 4.5 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
Poor
Poor
17.3in
SIZE
17.3in
6.5 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The MSI Vector GP76 and Lenovo Legion 5 17" both have poor portability.
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How the Lenovo Legion 5 17" and the MSI Vector GP76 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion 5 17" | MSI Vector GP76 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $1,760 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | May 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 i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4.5 Hours | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 65 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 305 nits | 264 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
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 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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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 Vector GP76
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Marvin Gollor | May 2022
"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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