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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i offers a balance between performance and portability, with a high-resolution touchscreen and long battery life; suitable for general use and some light gaming or engineering tasks. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE77Hx has a larger screen and superior graphics capabilities, making it a better fit for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering, although it is heavier and has shorter battery life, which affects its portability. Choose the Lenovo if you value a lighter and more portable machine with touchscreen capabilities or the MSI if you need high performance for demanding applications but can compromise on weight and battery duration. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i
- Very good for software development
- Best in class overall display quality
- Good portability
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE77Hx
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.6
8.7
6.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is good.
The MSI Raider GE77Hx exceeds in gaming and 3D because it has a more powerful GPU, the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti, compared to the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i's RTX 4050, and it offers a higher screen refresh rate which is crucial for smooth visuals in games and dynamic 3D content. Although the Lenovo has a high-quality Mini LED display, which is beneficial for screen quality, the MSI's combination of superior GPU performance and faster screen refresh make it a better choice for intensive gaming and 3D tasks.
Screen Quality
9.6
8.4
14.5in
SIZE
17.3in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
618.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has a better screen than the MSI Raider GE77Hx for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, where clarity, sharpness, and readability are key, the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i's display offers superior resolution and brightness, making texts and images exceptionally clear and vibrant. In engineering and design tasks, accurate color representation is crucial, and Lenovo's coverage of color gamuts ensures that designers see true-to-life colors. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the MSI Raider's higher refresh rate provides a smoother visual experience crucial for fast-paced action, despite having a lower resolution and color accuracy compared to the Lenovo.
Portability
Good
Poor
14.5in
SIZE
17.3in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has good portability, while the MSI Raider GE77Hx has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,500
$1,999
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has a price of $1,500 and the MSI Raider GE77Hx costs $1,999.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.5
8.0
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
618.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i and MSI Raider GE77Hx 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.
Engineering and Design
8.9
8.8
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
6.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i and MSI Raider GE77Hx are both very good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is rated excellent for engineering and design due to its high-resolution Mini LED touchscreen with superior contrast and color space coverage, coupled with potent CPU and GPU capabilities, and substantial RAM for multitasking, which are vital for engineering software and design work. The MSI Raider GE77Hx, while also strong in CPU and GPU performance, is considered very good, offering a larger screen and high refresh rate but with a slightly lesser RAM capacity and more weight, making it less portable than the Lenovo, though it still maintains very good display quality, important for detail-oriented tasks.
Content Creation
8.5
8.2
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i 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
8.3
7.9
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Slim Pro 9i 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.
Battery
6.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has 6 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.
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
The MSI Raider GE77Hx and Lenovo Slim Pro 9i 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 Slim Pro 9i and the MSI Raider GE77Hx compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Slim Pro 9i | MSI Raider GE77Hx |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $1,999 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.9'' x 9.6'' x 0.85'' | 15.6'' x 11.2'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.7 lbs | 6.39 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.9" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.64" | 11.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13705H | Intel i7-12800HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.5" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | Mini LED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3072 x 1920 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 618 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 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 | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | 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 | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Lenovo Slim Pro 9i
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Matthew S. Smith | August 2023
"The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is an impressive laptop with a brilliant Mini-LED display, a powerful 100-watt version of Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics, and excellent connectivity. Having run the Cinebench benchmark again, we were impressed with the CPU performance. That makes the Slim Pro 9i is an easy recommendation, especially for those who care about GPU and CPU performance. It’s also a fantastic choice if you frequently view HDR movies and games on your laptop."
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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