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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you require a laptop with higher performance, particularly for engineering, 3D rendering or machine learning, consider the MSI Stealth GS77; it has more RAM and a slightly more powerful GPU, which are beneficial for such demanding tasks. However, it is heavier and comes with a higher price tag. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion 7 offers good performance at a somewhat lower cost and is more portable due to its lighter weight. Both laptops are capable of intensive gaming, but if portability and price are more important to you, the Lenovo might be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 7
- Good portability
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Stealth GS77
- Very good for general use
- 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
305.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion 7 is good.
The MSI Stealth GS77 tends to be better for general use than the Lenovo Legion 7 due to its higher RAM capacity, which aids multitasking and overall performance, and a superior display with higher brightness and wider color coverage enhancing visual experience. While both laptops have similar storage and high-quality CPUs, the Stealth GS77's larger screen and higher refresh rate may slightly compromise portability compared to the Legion 7, and it might have a bit lower battery life, but it makes up for that with a more vibrant screen and additional power for demanding applications.
Software Development
7.6
8.1
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
8.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 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
8.3
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
469.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The MSI Stealth GS77 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion 7 for gaming and AI, content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the Lenovo Legion 7 and MSI Stealth GS77 offer screens with sharp resolution and brightness, which make for clear and vivid displays that are easy to view under various lighting conditions. Their suitability for engineering and design is enhanced by their wide color gamuts, ensuring that professionals can see accurate colors for precision work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates mean they're less capable of delivering the smooth motion and fast response times that gamers typically seek.
Portability
Good
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Legion 7 has good portability, while the MSI Stealth GS77 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,500
$2,499
$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 Stealth GS77 costs $2,499.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
7.8
7.9
8.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 and Lenovo Legion 7 are both good for gaming and AI.
The MSI Stealth GS77 offers a higher screen refresh rate and a more powerful GPU variant than the Lenovo Legion 7, which translates into smoother visuals and potentially higher gaming performance. However, the Legion 7 has a brighter screen with a higher pixel density, which may provide sharper images and more vibrant colors in gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.7
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Stealth GS77 and Lenovo Legion 7 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo Legion 7 and MSI Stealth GS77 are both favored for engineering and design due to their powerful CPUs, substantial RAM, and high-performance GPUs, ensuring efficient handling of demanding software used in these fields. While the Legion 7 offers a bright display with a high refresh rate, conducive to precision work, the Stealth GS77 boasts a larger screen with superior color accuracy and a higher resolution, alongside more RAM for multitasking, but both may be less popular for mobile use given their size and weight.
Content Creation
7.9
8.3
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 Stealth GS77 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 Stealth GS77 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
8.0
The Lenovo Legion 7 and MSI Stealth GS77 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 Stealth GS77 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion 7 | MSI Stealth GS77 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $2,499 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 10.3'' x 0.86'' | 15.7'' x 11.2'' x 0.79'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.5 lbs | 6.17 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.01" | 15.65" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.27" | 11.16" | |
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 | 305 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
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."
MSI Stealth GS77
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Allen Ngo | April 2022
"The MSI Stealth GS77 is better than the GS76... mostly. The GS77 is a few steps forward and a few steps back from the GS76. Improvements are numerous including the stronger and more rigid skeleton, higher resolution webcam, larger clickpad, easier serviceability, relatively similar battery runtimes, newer display options, and higher performance at about the same TDP and TGP levels as before. CPU performance is better than expected even when compared to other laptops with Core i7 or Core i9 processors. The newer model feels more substantial than the outgoing one for higher quality impressions as well."
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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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