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If you prioritize higher performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or engineering, the MSI Titan GT77 would be a suitable choice due to its more powerful processor and graphics. Its larger screen and higher refresh rate make it better for intensive gaming and content creation. However, it is more expensive and heavier, reducing its portability compared to the Lenovo ThinkPad P16. The ThinkPad P16 offers great build quality and keyboard, a high-resolution IPS display, and is more affordable, making it a better option for general use, business applications, and those who need to work on the go due to its lighter weight and battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16
- Very good battery life
- Excellent speakers
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
- Best in class keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.0
8.9
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
569.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
5.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.5/10
The MSI Titan GT77 and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 are both very good for general use, though the MSI Titan GT77 is somewhat better.
The MSI Titan GT77 surpasses the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 in general use due to its more powerful CPU and significantly higher RAM, which contribute to faster and smoother performance in multitasking and demanding applications. While both have high-quality screens, the Titan's larger screen and higher screen refresh rate offer better visual clarity, but it's also less portable and has shorter battery life compared to the ThinkPad P16.
Gaming and AI
6.9
10.0
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
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 ThinkPad P16 is only fair.
The MSI Titan GT77 is best for gaming and 3D due to its higher tier GPU, the Nvidia RTX 4080, and a superior screen refresh rate of 144 Hz, which are very important for these tasks. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16, while still good for gaming and 3D, has a lower-end GPU, the Nvidia RTX A1000, and a lower refresh rate of 60 Hz.
Engineering and Design
8.3
10.0
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
4.5/10
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 ThinkPad P16 is very good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.2
9.1
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3840 x 2400
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 ThinkPad P16 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
8.4
9.1
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent for software development, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 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
8.2
9.7
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
569.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
The MSI Titan GT77 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, you'll find the MSI Titan GT77's screen excels with its high resolution, brilliant brightness, and panel type that delivers crisp, clear visuals, which may justify its cost if a top-notch display is a priority for you. When considering engineering and design, the Titan GT77 still stands out with its wide color gamut coverage, offering vibrant and accurate colors that professionals need, though it comes with a higher price tag compared to the ThinkPad P16. However, for gaming or running 3D applications, neither laptop is ideal due to their lower refresh rates, which means you may experience less fluid motion and not the smoothest gameplay, suggesting you may want to look elsewhere for a screen built for these specific tasks.
Battery
10.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has 10 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.
Cost
$1,449
$6,975
$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 Titan GT77 costs $6,975.
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Key similarities
Portability
Poor
Poor
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
6.5 lbs
WEIGHT
7.2 lbs
1.2in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and MSI Titan GT77 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 Titan GT77 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 Titan GT77 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad P16 | MSI Titan GT77 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,449 | $6,975 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 10.5'' x 1.2'' | 15.6'' x 13'' x 0.91'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.5 lbs | 7.28 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.5" | 12.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12800HX | Intel i9-13980HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 4 | 4 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 94 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 569 nits | 602 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.8/10 | 5.6/10 | |
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 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 10/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.1/10 | 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 | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
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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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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