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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for a laptop that is more portable and slightly less costly, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 with its thinner and lighter design could be the better option. It is well-suited for general use and moderate gaming or engineering tasks. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE77Hx, while heavier and typically more expensive, offers enhanced performance capabilities, making it ideal for intensive gaming, 3D work, or engineering applications. Both laptops have similar storage, RAM, and similar battery capacities, but the Legion Slim has a slightly higher refresh rate display which is beneficial for fast-moving visuals. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16"
- Very good for software development
- Good portability
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE77Hx
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.7
8.4
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has a better screen than the MSI Raider GE77Hx for general use, gaming and AI, and software development.
For general use, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 and MSI Raider GE77Hx both offer clear and vibrant displays with good resolution and brightness, ensuring that text, images, and videos look sharp and are easy to view in various lighting conditions. Engineers and designers will appreciate the wide color gamuts on both laptops, as this allows for more accurate color representation which is crucial for their tasks. However, when it comes to gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short due to lower refresh rates, which means they don't render fast-moving visuals as smoothly, which might be noticeable in high-paced gaming scenarios or detailed 3D modeling.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE77Hx has 5.5 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
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" has good portability, while the MSI Raider GE77Hx has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
8.5
The MSI Raider GE77Hx has very good build quality, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,344
$1,999
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" has a price of $1,344 and the MSI Raider GE77Hx costs $1,999.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
8.0
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
502.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" and MSI Raider GE77Hx are both very good for general use.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" with its lighter weight and longer battery life is better suited for those prioritizing portability and use on the go, while offering very good screen quality and sufficient power through an AMD CPU for general tasks. The MSI Raider GE77Hx, although heavier and with a shorter battery life, compensates with excellent keyboard quality and a larger screen, powered by a high-performing Intel CPU, making it better for stationary use where keyboard comfort and display size are valued.
Gaming and AI
8.2
8.7
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" are both very good for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.6
8.8
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE77Hx and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" are both very good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 with its AMD Ryzen processor and RTX 4060 GPU offers strong performance and high screen quality, making it ideal for engineering and design tasks, with the added benefit of being more portable and having quieter operating noise.
Content Creation
8.3
8.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" and MSI Raider GE77Hx 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
8.0
7.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" to be very good for software development, while the MSI Raider GE77Hx 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.
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How the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" and the MSI Raider GE77Hx compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" | MSI Raider GE77Hx |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,344 | $1,999 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.69'' | 15.6'' x 11.2'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.4 lbs | 6.39 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.08" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.21" | 11.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | Intel i7-12800HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 502 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | 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 | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16"
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Benjamin Herzig | November 2022
"The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 is a slim Legion notebook that is just as excellent with Nvidia & Intel. However, the Legion Slim 7i slightly sullied by lacklustre battery life. You get a slim aluminium chassis, great input devices, decent port selection, fast high-quality WQXGA display and great performance. Supporting Thunderbolt 4 is one advantage of the Intel/Nvidia model tested in this review. Moreover, this variant has slightly higher CPU performance as well as better GPU performance in certain applications (e.g. CUDA-based apps). The Lenovo Legion S7i is thin, premium and performant – but less efficient than its AMD counterpart."
MSI Raider GE77Hx
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Sascha Mölck | July 2022
"The MSI Raider GE77 offers a lot of power for a lot of money. The main components consist of a Core i9-12900HX CPU, a GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (175 watts TGP, 16 GB VRAM), and 64 GB of RAM, which makes for a high overall performance level. The GeForce GPU in particular scores some of the highest scores we have seen from this chip. Both the CPU and the GPU are able to run at continuously high clock speeds. The relatively high heat and noise emissions match our expectations for this device class. With approximately 5.5 to 6.5 hours, the battery life is good for a powerful 4K laptop."
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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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