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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo Legion 7i Pro offers solid performance and is less expensive compared to the MSI Titan GT77, while also being slightly more portable. However, if you need top-of-the-line processing power and memory, the MSI Titan GT77 packs more punch with a stronger processor and double the RAM, which may be crucial for the most intensive engineering, 3D, or machine learning tasks. Both feature high-end graphics cards suitable for demanding gaming. The MSI has a larger, higher-resolution screen, which might be better for detailed work, but contributes to it being heavier and less portable. Both laptops have short battery life, so frequent access to power may be necessary. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the MSI Titan GT77
- 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
Gaming and AI
9.1
10.0
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
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 Pro 7i is excellent.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i offers exceptional gaming performance with its high refresh rate display, enhancing fluidity and responsiveness in fast-paced scenes, while the MSI Titan GT77 provides a more immersive gaming experience with its higher resolution and screen quality, alongside a powerful GPU that's suitable for both gaming and 3D tasks. However, the MSI has a slightly lower screen refresh rate compared to the Lenovo, which could be a consideration for competitive gamers who prioritize the smoothest visuals possible.
Engineering and Design
9.3
10.0
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is excellent.
The MSI Titan GT77 outmatches the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i with double the storage and RAM, a slightly better CPU, and a superior Mini LED screen with higher resolution and color accuracy, which are critical for engineering and design tasks. However, the Legion Pro 7i is lighter and has better portability, whereas the Titan GT77, with its larger screen and more powerful components, is heavier and less portable, making it more suited to stationary workspaces.
Content Creation
8.5
9.1
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
32.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent for content creation, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is very 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
8.2
9.1
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
32.0 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 Pro 7i is very 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
8.7
9.7
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
469.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
The MSI Titan GT77 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When selecting a laptop for general use, the MSI Titan GT77's excellent panel type, high resolution, and superior brightness make it ideal for crisp and vivid displays, whereas the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i, while still very good, may not match the MSI's luminosity and clarity. For engineering and design work, both laptops provide rich color accuracy with wide color gamuts, allowing for detailed and precise visual work, but the MSI Titan GT77's superior color range makes it the best choice for professional color grading tasks. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short in refresh rate, which is critical for smooth motion rendering; neither of these systems would be optimal for fast-paced interactive visuals where high refresh rates are vital.
Portability
Fair
Poor
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
7.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has only fair portability, while the MSI Titan GT77 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,000
$6,975
$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 Titan GT77 costs $6,975.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.4
8.9
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
469.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.5/10
The MSI Titan GT77 and Lenovo Legion Pro 7i 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.
Battery
5.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has 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.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i 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 Pro 7i and the MSI Titan GT77 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion Pro 7i | MSI Titan GT77 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,000 | $6,975 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 10.3'' x 0.94'' | 15.6'' x 13'' x 0.91'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.17 lbs | 7.28 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.32" | 12.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13900HX | Intel i9-13980HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 4 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 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 | 240Hz | 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 | 6.5/10 | 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 | 9.8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 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 | 4 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
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 Titan GT77
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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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