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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo Legion 7i Pro typically costs less than the MSI Raider GE76 and offers cost efficiency. The Legion has an Intel i9 processor and Nvidia RTX 4080 making it powerful for 3D and machine learning, and engineering tasks, but the Raider's RTX 3080 Ti graphics card, while slightly lower-end, still performs admirably in such applications. The Raider has a larger 17.3-inch screen compared to the Legion’s 16 inches, favoring those who prefer a bigger display. The Raider is also slightly heavier, which affects portability. Both have similar battery life and are suitable for intensive gaming, but the Legion delivers a higher price-to-performance ratio. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE76
- Good battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.7
8.6
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
469.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i and the MSI Raider GE76 have similar screen quality.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i and MSI Raider GE76 likely have high-resolution displays and bright panels, which are essential for clarity in everyday tasks, hence their very good screen quality for general use. For engineering and design applications, both laptops may offer wide color gamuts, such as DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, ensuring accurate colors vital for precision work. However, for gaming and 3D tasks where smooth motion is critical, their screens fall short due to lower refresh rates which are key to a good gaming experience, thus rated poorly for gaming and 3D activities.
Portability
Fair
Poor
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has only fair portability, while the MSI Raider GE76 has poor portability.
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Cost
$2,000
$3,552
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has a price of $2,000 and the MSI Raider GE76 costs $3,552.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.4
8.4
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
469.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i and MSI Raider GE76 are both very good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
9.1
8.9
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Pro 7i to be excellent for gaming and AI, while the MSI Raider GE76 is very good.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i stands out for gaming and 3D with a powerful Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 240Hz, delivering smooth visuals and high frame rates for demanding games and 3D applications. The MSI Raider GE76 also excels in the same areas due to its robust Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU and an identical refresh rate, ensuring vibrant and fluid gaming experiences.
Engineering and Design
9.3
9.0
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.3/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i and MSI Raider GE76 are both excellent for engineering and design.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is geared for engineering and design thanks to its top-tier CPU and RAM, alongside a high-quality screen, while the MSI Raider GE76, although also suited for such tasks with a high-end CPU and ample RAM, offers a larger screen which can be beneficial for detailed work; however, the Legion Pro 7i has a more powerful GPU which is crucial for graphics-intensive applications. Both have excellent keyboards and decent portability, but if portability is a higher priority, consider that the Legion Pro 7i is slightly lighter and more compact than the Raider GE76, potentially making it easier to carry around.
Content Creation
8.5
8.4
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i and MSI Raider GE76 are both very good for content creation.
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
8.2
8.2
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i and MSI Raider GE76 are both very 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
5.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has 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 Pro 7i 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 Pro 7i and the MSI Raider GE76 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion Pro 7i | MSI Raider GE76 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,000 | $3,552 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 10.3'' x 0.94'' | 15.6'' x 11.2'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.17 lbs | 6.39 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.32" | 11.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13900HX | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 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 | 240Hz | 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 | 6.5/10 | 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 | 9.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 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 | 4 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 4 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Lenovo Legion Pro 7i
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Florian Glaser | February 2023
"Passionate gamers who want to play demanding modern titles with maximum details and don't mind spending the moolah will find the Lenovo Legion 7 Pro to be the right choice. The bright, sharp, and color-accurate 16:10 QHD 240 Hz display makes for an immersive viewing experience. The hardware is housed in a stylish chassis that feels premium and scores well in terms of workmanship and stability. Other aspects such as sound quality, input devices, and connectivity also seem to be near-perfect."
MSI Raider GE76
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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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