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Updated January 10, 2024·
If portability and price are significant concerns for you, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is a more budget-friendly and lighter option with good performance for general use and moderate gaming. However, the MSI Titan GT77 offers superior performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and intensive engineering tasks, along with a more vivid and high-resolution display, which may validate its higher cost and increased weight if those features align with your needs. The battery life is longer on the Legion Slim 5i, so it's better suited for use on-the-go, whereas the Titan GT77, with its high-end hardware, is more stationary and power-demanding. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i
- 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
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.9
8.9
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
343.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.5/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is good.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is configured for general use with a solid processor, adequate RAM, and a good IPS screen while maintaining better portability with a lighter weight and longer battery life; the MSI Titan GT77, however, offers superior performance with a top-tier CPU and more RAM, a higher quality Mini LED display, but compromises on portability with a heavier build and shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
8.0
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 Slim 5i is very good.
The MSI Titan GT77 surpasses the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i with a more powerful graphics card, the RTX 4080 compared to the RTX 4060, providing superior gaming and 3D performance. While both have high screen refresh rates, essential for smooth visuals, the Titan GT77's larger and higher resolution Mini LED display offers better overall screen quality, further enhancing the gaming and 3D experience.
Engineering and Design
8.4
10.0
9.0/10
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 Slim 5i is very good.
The MSI Titan GT77 excels in engineering and design use with its superior processor, double the RAM, and a high-end GPU, along with a top-tier screen characterized by its higher resolution and Mini LED technology, beneficial for precision tasks requiring color accuracy and clarity. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i offers a balance between performance and portability, with a good processor, adequate RAM, and a capable GPU, in addition to a quality IPS display with a fair resolution, making it a competent but less powerful option that is easier to carry around.
Content Creation
8.0
9.1
9.0/10
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 Slim 5i 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
7.8
9.1
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent for software development, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i 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
8.0
9.7
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
343.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
The MSI Titan GT77 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i's display offers sharp visuals and bright colors suitable for everyday tasks and professional design work, but its refresh rate is lower, which is less ideal for gaming and 3D applications where smoother motion is crucial. The MSI Titan GT77, however, boasts an exceptional display with high resolution and color accuracy, making it outstanding for a wide range of tasks, including detailed engineering and design work, yet like the Legion, its refresh rate limits its capability for high-end gaming and 3D rendering. Both screens fall short for gaming and 3D work specifically because faster screen refresh rates are key for those areas, ensuring fluid movement and responsiveness.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i has 7 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
Fair
Poor
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
7.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i has only fair portability, while the MSI Titan GT77 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The MSI Titan GT77 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,055
$6,975
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i has a price of $1,055 and the MSI Titan GT77 costs $6,975.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo Legion Slim 5i | MSI Titan GT77 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,055 | $6,975 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10.3'' x 0.99'' | 15.6'' x 13'' x 0.91'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.29 lbs | 7.28 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.25" | 12.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | Intel i9-13980HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 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 | 7 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 | 343 nits | 602 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.7/10 | 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 | 8.5/10 | 10/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 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 | 2 | 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 | N/A | 4 | |
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Lenovo Legion Slim 5i
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Mark Knapp | August 2023
"The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 acknowledges that a gaming laptop doesn’t have to be as thick as possible and can still ensure adequate cooling when the muscles need flexing. To this end, in the Slim 5 Gen 8, it finds a neat balance of refined, trimmed-down design that still lets its internals cruise (even above their max power ratings). Lenovo then added in some high-end build quality with an altogether excellent keyboard that’s useful for both work and play."
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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