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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo Legion 7 offers a good balance of price and performance, making it suitable for a range of tasks such as general use, gaming, and engineering; it's more portable than the MSI Titan GT77, has a midrange price, and includes a Ryzen processor and RTX 3070 graphics. In contrast, the MSI Titan GT77 is a premium option with superior performance, thanks to its latest Intel i9 processor and RTX 4080 graphics, making it exceptional for 3D rendering, machine learning, and intensive gaming, although it's less portable and more expensive. The Titan also has a larger, more vibrant screen but a shorter battery life. Choose the Legion 7 for a balanced laptop at a lower cost or the Titan GT77 for the top-of-the-line specs and performance at a premium price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 7
- Good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Titan GT77
- Very good for general use
- Best in class for engineering and design
- Best in class for gaming and AI
- Excellent for software development
- Excellent for content creation
- Best in class overall display quality
- Best in class keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.9
8.9
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
469.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.5/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion 7 is good.
The MSI Titan GT77 surpasses the Lenovo Legion 7 in general use primarily due to its more powerful CPU and greater RAM, enhancing performance for intensive tasks, and its screen offers higher resolution and richer colors. However, the Legion 7, while less powerful, is more portable and has a longer battery life, making it more suitable for users who prioritize mobility and usage away from power outlets.
Gaming and AI
7.8
10.0
8.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Legion 7 is good.
The MSI Titan GT77 outshines the Lenovo Legion 7 in gaming and 3D applications due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU and higher screen refresh rate, providing smoother visuals and better performance in graphics-intensive tasks. While the Lenovo Legion 7 holds its own with a capable Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU and respectable refresh rates, the Titan's superior CPU and screen quality, characterized by its higher brightness and contrast ratio, further contribute to its top-tier status for gaming and 3D work.
Engineering and Design
8.2
10.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Legion 7 is very good.
The MSI Titan GT77 surpasses the Lenovo Legion 7 in engineering and design use primarily due to its more powerful CPU, substantially greater RAM, and a superior GPU, which are critical for intensive tasks like 3D modeling and data processing. Additionally, the Titan GT77 boasts a higher-quality Mini LED display with a higher resolution and color coverage, essential for precision in design work, while acknowledging that it is less portable and likely noisier under load compared to the Legion 7.
Content Creation
7.9
9.1
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent 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
9.1
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent 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
9.7
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
469.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
The MSI Titan GT77 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion 7 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo Legion 7's screen, with its high resolution and brightness, makes it suitable for everyday tasks and detail-oriented work such as engineering, but its lower refresh rate hampers gaming where fast-paced action requires quick screen updates. The MSI Titan GT77 offers a similar high-resolution, bright display with wider color gamuts covering DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, essential for precise color work in engineering and design, yet it also falls short for gaming due to a refresh rate that doesn't meet the demands of high-speed gameplay. Gamers should seek displays with higher refresh rates to ensure smooth transitions and a more immersive experience.
Battery
6.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion 7 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Titan GT77 has 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.
Portability
Good
Poor
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
7.2 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo Legion 7 has good portability, while the MSI Titan GT77 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,500
$6,975
$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 Titan GT77 costs $6,975.
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Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Lenovo Legion 7 and MSI Titan GT77 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 Titan GT77 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo Legion 7 | MSI Titan GT77 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $6,975 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 10.3'' x 0.86'' | 15.6'' x 13'' x 0.91'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.5 lbs | 7.28 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.01" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.27" | 12.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | Intel i9-13980HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 4 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.5 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 469 nits | 602 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7/10 | 5.6/10 | |
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 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 10/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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 | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
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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Andreas Osthoff | February 2023
"The MSI Titan GT77 HX 13V is the utimate gaming laptop with RTX 4090 & Core i9-13950HX. The new MSI Titan GT77 will most likely only reach a very small group of users due to the high price, but it is still an impressive showcase of what is possible. The high-end gamer combines the best components you can currently get in almost every regard and it is a very good overall package, which does not have to hide behind full-fledged desktop systems."
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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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