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Updated March 22, 2024·
If you're looking for a laptop that's more budget-friendly and suitable for everyday tasks and business use, the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is a solid choice known for its durability and good keyboard. However, if you're into high-end gaming, 3D rendering, or require a machine that supports intensive multitasking and application use, the MSI Stealth GS77 delivers superior performance but at a higher cost and with less emphasis on portability and battery life. Keep in mind that the MSI will be heavier and less suited for frequent travel. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad T14
- Very good portability
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Stealth GS77
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7
7.9
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.3/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is only fair.
The MSI Stealth GS77 comes equipped with a higher-end GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth gameplay and rendering 3D graphics, making it better suited for gaming and 3D applications. While the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 offers a decent CPU and screen quality, its GPU and screen refresh rate are not as advanced, which means it won't handle gaming and 3D tasks as effectively.
Engineering and Design
8.0
8.7
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Stealth GS77 and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 are both very good for engineering and design, though the MSI Stealth GS77 is somewhat better.
The MSI Stealth GS77 boasts a more powerful CPU and GPU compared to the Lenovo ThinkPad T14, catering well to the demands of engineering software and design applications, along with a higher quality screen for detailed visual work. While the ThinkPad T14 is lighter and offers a superior keyboard, it may fall short for intensive tasks, despite its adequate performance for general engineering needs.
Screen Quality
6.9
8.3
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
321.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The MSI Stealth GS77 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
When considering laptops for general use, the Lenovo ThinkPad T14's screen offers a balance of resolution and brightness, providing a clear and vivid display that enhances everyday tasks like browsing and document editing. For engineering and design, its screen falls short due to limited color gamut coverage, making it less ideal for precise color work necessary in those fields. On the other hand, the MSI Stealth GS77's higher color gamut suits engineering and design well but lacks the high refresh rate desired for smooth visuals in gaming and 3D applications.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has 9 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth GS77 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.
Portability
Very Good
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2.9 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has very good portability, while the MSI Stealth GS77 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,241
$2,499
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has a price of $1,241 and the MSI Stealth GS77 costs $2,499.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.5
8.4
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
321.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 and MSI Stealth GS77 are both very good for general use.
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 offers a balance of power and battery life with a comfortable keyboard, making it reliable for everyday tasks and travel, while the MSI Stealth GS77 has a superior CPU and screen quality, ideal for demanding applications but with reduced portability due to its larger size. Although the ThinkPad is more easily carried and has a longer battery life, the Stealth GS77 stands out for its performance in graphics-intensive tasks, with storage, speaker, and keyboard quality being noteworthy yet secondary considerations for each, respectively.
Content Creation
8.3
8.3
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth GS77 and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 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
8.1
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 and MSI Stealth GS77 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.
Build Quality
8.0
8.0
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 and MSI Stealth GS77 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 T14 and the MSI Stealth GS77 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 | MSI Stealth GS77 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,241 | $2,499 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.5'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | 15.7'' x 11.2'' x 0.79'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.96 lbs | 6.17 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.51" | 15.65" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.93" | 11.16" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 32 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 | 9 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 39.3 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 321 nits | 305 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.4/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Lenovo ThinkPad T14
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Benjamin Herzig | December 2023
"We like a lot about this laptop. It has many ports, with the inclusion of RJ45-Ethernet as a defining feature. WWAN is upgradable for maximum flexibility and the ThinkPad has many security functions. Working with the ThinkPad input devices is a lot of fun, and Lenovo puts in a serviceable Low Power panel. The AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 7840U delivers a great performance and does not drain the battery fast. Fan noise and temperatures are nothing special, but also far away from bad. With the user replaceable keyboard, the ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 has a special feature rarely present on most modern laptops."
MSI Stealth GS77
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Allen Ngo | April 2022
"The MSI Stealth GS77 is better than the GS76... mostly. The GS77 is a few steps forward and a few steps back from the GS76. Improvements are numerous including the stronger and more rigid skeleton, higher resolution webcam, larger clickpad, easier serviceability, relatively similar battery runtimes, newer display options, and higher performance at about the same TDP and TGP levels as before. CPU performance is better than expected even when compared to other laptops with Core i7 or Core i9 processors. The newer model feels more substantial than the outgoing one for higher quality impressions as well."
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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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