If you prioritize portability and cost savings, the Lenovo LOQ 16 is more affordable and lighter, which makes it easier to carry around, but it has a smaller screen, less storage, and a less powerful processor and graphics card. However, if you need top-tier performance for engineering tasks, 3D modeling, machine learning, or intensive gaming, and are willing to invest more, the MSI Titan GT77 offers a larger, higher-resolution screen, vastly superior processing power, significantly more storage and RAM, and enhanced graphics capabilities, though it is heavier and less portable. Both laptops have qualities that suit different needs, so your choice should align with what you value most in a laptop's features. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo LOQ 16
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
7.6/10
8.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
329.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
6.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.5/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 is good.
The Lenovo LOQ 16 offers a balance between performance and portability with sufficient CPU power and RAM for everyday tasks, along with a decent screen and battery life that favor users on the go. Meanwhile, the MSI Titan GT77 boasts a top-tier CPU and abundant RAM, exceptional screen quality for vivid visuals, but sacrifices portability and battery life, making it ideal for users requiring outstanding performance for advanced applications while primarily working from one location.
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
10.0/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 is good.
The MSI Titan GT77 outshines the Lenovo LOQ 16 for gaming and 3D due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU and superior Mini LED screen which offers better quality and refresh rate, compared to the Lenovo's RTX 4050 and IPS display, even though both have the same max refresh rate. While the Lenovo has a commendable setup for gaming, including a capable AMD Ryzen CPU, the MSI's Intel i9 CPU, along with its higher screen resolution and exceptional contrast, provides an enhanced, top-tier gaming experience.
Engineering and Design
7.9/10
10.0/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
7.0/10
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 LOQ 16 is good.
The MSI Titan GT77 surpasses the Lenovo LOQ 16 in performance for engineering and design due to its higher-end CPU, significantly more RAM, and a more powerful GPU, coupled with a superior screen quality featuring higher resolution and better color representation. However, it is less portable and heavier, with a tradeoff in keyboard, speaker, and operating noise quality, which are rated higher on the Lenovo LOQ 16.
Content Creation
7.6/10
9.1/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1200
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 LOQ 16 is 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
7.5/10
9.1/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent for software development, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 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
7.2/10
9.7/10
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
329.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
The MSI Titan GT77 has a better screen than the Lenovo LOQ 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the MSI Titan GT77's superior panel type, higher resolution, and brightness make it the better choice, offering a clear and vibrant display. In the realm of engineering and design, the Titan GT77's extensive color gamuts ensure accurate color representation, crucial for professionals in these fields. However, despite its high-quality display, the Titan GT77 falls short for gaming and 3D applications due to a lower refresh rate, which is key for smooth motion and responsiveness in these scenarios.
Portability
Fair
Poor
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
7.2 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo LOQ 16 has only fair portability, while the MSI Titan GT77 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.5/10
The MSI Titan GT77 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$740
$6,975
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Lenovo LOQ 16 has a price of $740 and the MSI Titan GT77 costs $6,975.
"Gaming laptops with an RTX 4060 are available starting from about 1,000 Euros (~$1,060), even in 16-inch format. For the supposedly affordable Lenovo LOQ 16 (1,500 Euros, ~$1,591), the manufacturer particularly saves in the equipment and materials compared to the more expensive Legion series. In addition, the LOQ is slightly heavier and more bulky. What remains is anything but a laptop full of difficult compromises. Instead, this is a more than solid gaming laptop that focusses on the 3D performance.Q is slightly heavier and more bulky."
"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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