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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo Legion 7 offers a high-quality gaming and multitasking experience with its AMD Ryzen processor and Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics, but at a premium price. If you're seeking top-tier gaming performance and portability is not a major concern, the MSI Raider GE76 might be a better value, sporting a powerful Intel CPU and Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti graphics for usually less money. However, while the MSI has a larger screen and potentially better graphics performance, it also might be heavier and less portable than the Lenovo. If budget constraints and portability are significant considerations for you, carefully evaluate whether the Lenovo's higher cost justifies its advantages for your specific needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 7
- Good portability
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE76
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
Key differences
General Use
7.9
8.4
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
469.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion 7 is good.
While both the Lenovo Legion 7 and MSI Raider GE76 have high-quality screens and ample storage, the MSI Raider GE76 stands out for general use with more RAM and a more powerful CPU, enhancing multitasking and performance-heavy tasks. However, the Lenovo Legion 7 offers a better balance of portability and battery life, making it easier to use on the go.
Gaming and AI
7.8
8.9
8.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
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 GE76 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Legion 7 is good.
The MSI Raider GE76 ranks higher for gaming and 3D tasks primarily because it features a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU and offers a higher screen refresh rate, which can significantly improve the visual fluidity in gaming and 3D applications. While the Lenovo Legion 7 is also equipped for gaming with its capable Nvidia RTX 3070 and a decent screen refresh rate, it is outperformed by the MSI's superior graphics power and screen refresh speed that can offer a more seamless experience in visually demanding tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.2
9.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE76 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Legion 7 is very good.
The Lenovo Legion 7 offers commendable engineering and design performance with its AMD Ryzen 7 5800H processor, Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU, and a high-resolution screen that provides a significant color range and contrast, making it quite suitable for detailed work. However, the MSI Raider GE76 outperforms with a more powerful Intel i7-12700H processor, top-tier Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU, and an equally impressive display, but with better color accuracy, making it excellent for the most demanding engineering and design tasks, despite being slightly less portable due to its larger size and weight.
Software Development
7.6
8.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for software development, while the Lenovo Legion 7 is good.
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
8.3
8.6
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
469.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE76 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion 7 for gaming and AI, content creation, and software development.
When choosing between the Lenovo Legion 7 and the MSI Raider GE76 for general use, consider that both provide sharp images and good brightness levels, ensuring comfort and clarity when reading text or browsing the web. For engineering and design tasks, both laptops offer wide color coverage, which is crucial for accurate color representation in visuals and detailed work. However, for gaming and 3D purposes, the lower refresh rates of these laptops may lead to less smooth motion and gameplay, making them less ideal for those specific activities where high frame rates are paramount for the best experience.
Portability
Good
Poor
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Lenovo Legion 7 has good portability, while the MSI Raider GE76 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,500
$3,552
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Lenovo Legion 7 has a price of $1,500 and the MSI Raider GE76 costs $3,552.
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Key similarities
Content Creation
7.9
8.4
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Raider GE76 to be very good for content creation, while the Lenovo Legion 7 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.
Battery
6.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion 7 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE76 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.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Lenovo Legion 7 and MSI Raider GE76 both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Lenovo Legion 7 and the MSI Raider GE76 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion 7 | MSI Raider GE76 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $3,552 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 10.3'' x 0.86'' | 15.6'' x 11.2'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.5 lbs | 6.39 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.01" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.27" | 11.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 469 nits | 384 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7/10 | 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 | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 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 | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 4 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Andreas Osthoff | September 2022
"The Lenovo Legion 7 is a fast 16-inch gamer with 165 Hz display. The new Lenovo Legion 7 is a very good gaming notebook that, despite its comparatively compact compact 16-inch case, does not have to do without the most powerful components. Thanks to good cooling, no compromises are made in terms of performance. Both the Core i9-12900HX and the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti perform at a very high level."
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Florian Glaser | January 2022
"The MSI Raider GE76: with Alder Lake and RTX 3080 Ti to gaming heaven. Yes, MSI could improve some aspects (like the quality of the webcam), but the manufacturer offers a very convincing and balanced overall package. The biggest advantage is definitely the immense performance potential. The combination of Core i9-12900HK, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, 32 GB DDR5 RAM and two NVMe SSDs offers a lot of performance for the next couple of years and plenty of power for 3D applications. Most titles would run smoothly on an external 4K screen no matter the quality preset. We came away impressed with the integrated 360 Hz panel's fast response times and good color accuracy."
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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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