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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for a more budget-friendly option with a strong focus on business, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 offers significant savings with a dependable build and enhanced security features such as fingerprint and facial recognition. However, it is heavier and has a smaller screen compared to the MSI Raider GE76, which might affect portability. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE76 is pricier but comes with superior graphics and a larger, high-refresh-rate display, making it better suited for gaming, 3D rendering, and intensive engineering applications. Both laptops provide quality keyboards and a selection of ports, including multiple USB-C and Thunderbolt connections, but consider that the ThinkPad's business-oriented design contrasts with the gaming aesthetic of the Raider. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16
- Very good battery life
- Excellent speakers
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE76
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.9
8.9
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.3/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is only fair.
The MSI Raider GE76 provides an excellent gaming and 3D experience primarily due to its superior GPU, the Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti, which delivers more power compared to the Nvidia RTX A1000 in the Lenovo ThinkPad P16. In addition, the Raider GE76 has a much higher screen refresh rate, making it better suited for fast-paced gaming than the ThinkPad P16.
Engineering and Design
8.3
9.0
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE76 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 offers very good engineering and design capabilities with a robust CPU, suitable RAM, and an adequate GPU for professional applications, accompanied by a high-quality screen. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE76 surpasses it with a more powerful GPU and additional RAM, which greatly benefits advanced engineering simulations and intensive design tasks, albeit sacrificing some portability due to its larger size.
Screen Quality
8.2
8.6
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
569.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has a better screen than the MSI Raider GE76 for engineering and design, while the MSI Raider GE76 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
When considering a laptop for general use, the quality of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and MSI Raider GE76 screens is excellent due to their high resolution and brightness, which ensure clear, vibrant images for everyday tasks. For engineering and design work, both laptops offer screens with wide color gamuts, rendering precise and accurate colors that are essential for professional graphic work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, neither model is optimal because they lack high refresh rates, which are critical for smooth motion and a responsive gaming experience.
Battery
10.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has 10 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE76 has 6 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.
Cost
$1,449
$3,552
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has a price of $1,449 and the MSI Raider GE76 costs $3,552.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
8.4
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
569.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
5.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The MSI Raider GE76 and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 are both very good for general use.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is recognized for its high screen quality with excellent color accuracy and brightness, alongside a long battery life, making it very suitable for general use despite its less portability due to weight and size. The MSI Raider GE76 offers superior CPU and graphics performance with more RAM and storage, which enhances general use experiences, although it has a shorter battery life and a lower portability score.
Content Creation
8.2
8.4
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE76 and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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
8.4
8.2
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and MSI Raider GE76 are both very good for software development.
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.
Portability
Poor
Poor
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
6.5 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
1.2in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The MSI Raider GE76 and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 both have poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and MSI Raider GE76 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 ThinkPad P16 and the MSI Raider GE76 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad P16 | MSI Raider GE76 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,449 | $3,552 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 10.5'' x 1.2'' | 15.6'' x 11.2'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.5 lbs | 6.39 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.5" | 11.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12800HX | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 4 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 94 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 569 nits | 384 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.8/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.1/10 | 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 | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 4 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Eric Grevstad | February 2023
"It's only a few months since we gave the MSI CreatorPro X17 one of our rare 4.5-star ratings and our top mobile workstation honor, but the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 matches that achievement in a more premium overall build. Ultimately, its build quality, screen, and keyboard give our latest Editors' Choice nod to the Lenovo—it's enough of a monster on almost all fronts that it simply cannot be ignored."
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Florian Glaser | January 2022
"The MSI Raider GE76: with Alder Lake and RTX 3080 Ti to gaming heaven. Yes, MSI could improve some aspects (like the quality of the webcam), but the manufacturer offers a very convincing and balanced overall package. The biggest advantage is definitely the immense performance potential. The combination of Core i9-12900HK, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, 32 GB DDR5 RAM and two NVMe SSDs offers a lot of performance for the next couple of years and plenty of power for 3D applications. Most titles would run smoothly on an external 4K screen no matter the quality preset. We came away impressed with the integrated 360 Hz panel's fast response times and good color accuracy."
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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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