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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize a laptop with a larger screen and a higher refresh rate for gaming or fast-paced visuals, the MSI Raider GE77Hx would be suitable, but it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, which compromises portability. Conversely, the Lenovo Legion 7 offers a more balanced approach with a slightly smaller screen but better battery life and portability, making it a versatile option for a variety of uses including general computing and gaming, though its graphics performance may not match the MSI Raider due to a less powerful GPU. The MSI Raider also comes at a higher price, so if budget is a concern, the Lenovo Legion could be more cost-effective while still delivering solid performance for most tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 7
- Good portability
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE77Hx
- Very good for general use
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8
8.7
8.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
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 GE77Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Legion 7 is good.
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is considered very good for gaming and 3D due to its higher-tier Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and faster screen refresh rate of 240Hz, compared to the Lenovo Legion 7 which has a solid but slightly less powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU and a 165Hz screen refresh rate. While both have competent CPUs and quality screens, the MSI's superior GPU and refresh rate lend it an edge in high-frame-rate gaming and more demanding 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.8
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE77Hx and Lenovo Legion 7 are both very good for engineering and design, though the MSI Raider GE77Hx is somewhat better.
The Lenovo Legion 7 offers great screen quality and a balance between power and portability for engineering and design, with a high-resolution display and a capable AMD processor paired with Nvidia graphics. The MSI Raider GE77Hx leans towards more power and a higher refresh rate screen, housing an Intel processor and Nvidia 3070 Ti GPU for demanding tasks but at the cost of decreased portability due to its larger size and weight.
Screen Quality
8.3
8.4
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
469.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE77Hx has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion 7 for gaming and AI, content creation, and software development.
When evaluating laptops for general use, both the Lenovo Legion 7 and MSI Raider GE77Hx offer superior screen quality with panels that have high resolution and brightness, ensuring that text, images, and videos are clear and vibrant. For engineering and design applications, the screens on these models excel in displaying accurate colors due to their wide color gamuts, which is crucial for professional photo editing and graphic design work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates may lead to less smooth visuals during fast-paced scenes, which could hinder the overall experience compared to screens built specifically for these purposes.
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 GE77Hx has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,500
$2,140
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Lenovo Legion 7 has a price of $1,500 and the MSI Raider GE77Hx costs $2,140.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
8.0
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
469.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Raider GE77Hx to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion 7 is good.
The Lenovo Legion 7 offers balanced features including a solid processor and high RAM capacity, which are very important for smooth performance in general use, along with excellent keyboard quality and good battery life. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE77Hx, while slightly heavier affecting its portability, comes with a stronger CPU and superior screen quality that provide enhanced performance and experience for general use, at the expense of shorter battery life.
Content Creation
7.9
8.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Raider GE77Hx 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.
Software Development
7.6
7.9
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx and Lenovo Legion 7 are both good for software development.
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.
Battery
6.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Lenovo Legion 7 has 6.5 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
8.5
8.5
The Lenovo Legion 7 and MSI Raider GE77Hx 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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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo Legion 7 | MSI Raider GE77Hx |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $2,140 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | June 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 i7-12800HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 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 | 5.5 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 | 350 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 | 3 | |
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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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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