The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is lightweight and highly portable, with a good balance for general use, thanks to its solid build and touchscreen capabilities. It's suited for business environments and on-the-go tasks but less so for heavy graphics tasks. In contrast, the MSI Raider GE77Hx is heavier and less portable but comes with a larger screen and is designed for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering tasks with its high-performance GPU and better heat management. Expect shorter battery life with the MSI, though, due to its more powerful components. These laptops are similarly priced, so your choice should be based on whether portability or high-performance computing is your priority. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
Excellent portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE77Hx
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.2/10
8.0/10
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
451.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good for general use, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is good.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is valued for general use due to its excellent portability, very good build quality, and adequate battery life for typical use, bolstered by a bright, high-contrast screen suitable for a range of tasks. In contrast, the MSI Raider GE77Hx, while offering superior speaker quality and a more powerful CPU and GPU for demanding applications, is less portable and has a shorter battery life, making it ideal for stationary use where high performance is a priority.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
8.7/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
9.1/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is only fair.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, with its integrated Intel graphics and lower screen refresh rate, is less equipped for gaming and 3D applications when compared to the MSI Raider GE77Hx, which boasts a high-end Nvidia graphics card and a much higher refresh rate, enhancing gaming performance and visual fluidity.
Engineering and Design
6.7/10
8.8/10
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is only fair.
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
7.3/10
8.2/10
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE77Hx is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is 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
7.3/10
7.9/10
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both good for software development, though the MSI Raider GE77Hx is somewhat better.
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
7.3/10
8.4/10
13.5in
SIZE
17.3in
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
451.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE77Hx has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga's display offers crisp images and brightness that make it pleasant for everyday tasks, while its resolution ensures sharp text and clear visuals. The MSI Raider GE77Hx also provides vivid and bright visuals with a high resolution, making it suitable for detailed work in engineering and design, where color accuracy and a wide color gamut are critical for professionals. However, both laptops may not satisfy gaming and 3D enthusiasts due to lower refresh rates, which could lead to less fluid motion in fast-paced games and animations.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has 8 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.
Portability
Excellent
Poor
13.5in
SIZE
17.3in
2.5 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.4in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has excellent portability, while the MSI Raider GE77Hx has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$725
$1,999
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has a price of $725 and the MSI Raider GE77Hx costs $1,999.
"The ThinkPad X1 Titanium is a showcase of what Lenovo thinks business computing will look like in the near future. People want thinner, lighter laptops with high-quality screens and enough computing power to get their work done. The X1 Titanium achieves these goals with some controversial but innovative design choices, including a redesigned keyboard and a pared-down port selection."
"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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