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Updated March 22, 2024·
When choosing between the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 and the MSI Titan GT77, consider your primary use. The ThinkPad is more budget-friendly, offers great battery life, and is lightweight, making it ideal for everyday tasks and business use. The Titan, on the other hand, is a powerhouse suitable for intense gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning, with top-tier graphics and processing capabilities, but it's much heavier and usually has a shorter battery life. If portability and cost are key for you, go with the ThinkPad. If you need exceptional performance and are less concerned about price and portability, the Titan is the better bet. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad T14
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
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
- Very good speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7
10.0
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.3/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is only fair.
The MSI Titan GT77 boasts a superior GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, enabling it to excel in gaming and 3D applications, delivering smoother visuals and better overall performance. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad T14, while having a decent CPU and screen quality, falls short in the GPU and refresh rate departments, making it less optimal for these high-intensity tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.0
10.0
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is very good.
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 offers solid performance with a good balance of CPU, RAM, and screen quality, which suits engineering tasks, while its keyboard quality and lower operating noise add to its appeal for professionals; however, its portability is better than the MSI Titan GT77, which, although less portable due to its size, outshines in engineering and design use with a superior CPU, more RAM, a more powerful GPU, and exceptional screen quality, making it the top choice for the most demanding engineering software and intricate design work.
Content Creation
8.3
9.1
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
32.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent for content creation, while the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 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
8.3
9.1
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
1920 x 1200
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 T14 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
6.9
9.7
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
321.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
The MSI Titan GT77 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14, with its focus on color accuracy and resolution, suits professionals in engineering and design who need to see precise colors and details, but it doesn't prioritize the high refresh rates vital for smooth motion in 3D applications and gaming. The MSI Titan GT77 likely offers a superior viewing experience through its vibrant colors and sharp resolution across tasks, enhancing productivity and creative work, but it may not be optimized for 3D where fluid motion is key. General users will find both displays more than adequate, but the superior brightness and resolution of the MSI can make for a more pleasant everyday use.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has 9 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.
Portability
Very Good
Poor
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2.9 lbs
WEIGHT
7.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has very good portability, while the MSI Titan GT77 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,241
$6,975
$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 Titan GT77 costs $6,975.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.5
8.9
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
321.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.5/10
The MSI Titan GT77 and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 are both very good for general use.
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 offers a balance of portability and battery life, suitable for on-the-go users needing a capable CPU and ample RAM for multitasking, along with a good screen and keyboard, making it ideal for everyday tasks. The MSI Titan GT77, on the other hand, provides top-tier CPU and RAM capacity, as well as superior screen quality for more demanding applications like 3D and gaming, but it sacrifices portability and battery life due to its power-hungry components.
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
The MSI Titan GT77 and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 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 Titan GT77 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 | MSI Titan GT77 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,241 | $6,975 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.5'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | 15.6'' x 13'' x 0.91'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.96 lbs | 7.28 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.51" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.93" | 12.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | Intel i9-13980HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 4 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 39.3 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 321 nits | 602 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.5/10 | 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 | 8.4/10 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 10/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 720p | |
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 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 4 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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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."
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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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