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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you need a laptop that's more portable and has a lower price, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 could be a great choice, especially since it is lighter and offers solid general use performance. However, if you require the most powerful performance for tasks such as engineering, 3D rendering, or intensive gaming and are willing to pay a premium, the MSI Titan GT77 would be the better option due to its superior hardware, notwithstanding its added weight and larger size. Both have similar battery capacity but expect shorter battery life with the MSI due to its more power-hungry components. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16"
- Good portability
- Good battery life
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
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.2
8.9
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
502.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.5/10
The MSI Titan GT77 and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" are both very good for general use, though the MSI Titan GT77 is somewhat better.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 is favored for general use because of its ample RAM and powerful CPU combined with substantial storage, a high-resolution IPS screen that offers vivid colors, and relatively good portability with its lighter weight and longer battery life. On the other hand, the MSI Titan GT77 stands out with a superior CPU and significantly more RAM, a striking Mini LED screen with higher brightness and color accuracy, and robust speakers and keyboard, but it trades off portability and battery life due to its larger size and heavier weight.
Gaming and AI
8.2
10.0
8.3/10
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
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is very good.
The MSI Titan GT77 boasts a superior NVIDIA RTX 4080 GPU and a Mini LED screen with higher screen quality, making it the best pick for gaming and 3D tasks over the Lenovo Legion Slim 7, which, while still very good with its NVIDIA RTX 4060 and high refresh rate IPS display, falls short of the MSI's top-tier performance and screen attributes.
Engineering and Design
8.6
10.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.3/10
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 7 16" is very good.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 is favored for its balance between performance and portability, with its capable AMD Ryzen 7 CPU, Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, and high-resolution screen, yet it remains lighter and slimmer. Conversely, the MSI Titan GT77, with its top-tier Intel i9 CPU, Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU, and superior Mini LED display, offers unparalleled performance for engineering and design at the cost of being heavier and less portable.
Content Creation
8.3
9.1
9.1/10
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 7 16" 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
8.0
9.1
9.1/10
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 7 16" 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
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
The MSI Titan GT77 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When choosing a laptop for general use, consider that the Lenovo Legion Slim 7, with its high resolution and brightness, offers a crisp and vibrant display, making it suitable for everyday tasks and multimedia consumption. For engineering and design, the MSI Titan GT77 excels with wider color gamuts, resulting in more accurate color representation crucial for professional creative work. However, for 3D and gaming, both laptops fall short due to lower refresh rates, which can hinder the smoothness and responsiveness required for these activities.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 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
Good
Poor
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
7.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" has good portability, while the MSI Titan GT77 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
8.5
The MSI Titan GT77 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
$6,975
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" has a price of $1,344 and the MSI Titan GT77 costs $6,975.
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How the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" and the MSI Titan GT77 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" | MSI Titan GT77 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,344 | $6,975 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.69'' | 15.6'' x 13'' x 0.91'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.4 lbs | 7.28 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.08" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.21" | 12.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | Intel i9-13980HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 4 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 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 | 502 nits | 602 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 5.6/10 | |
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 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 10/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
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 | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 4 | |
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 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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