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Updated March 22, 2024·
For better portability and cost-effectiveness, the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 is a solid selection, particularly for general office work and travel. On the other hand, if your focus is on high-end gaming, 3D design, or demanding computational tasks and you are willing to invest more, the MSI Raider GE78 offers superior performance and may have a more powerful graphics card, but it will be heavier and may have a shorter battery life, making it less convenient for on-the-go use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X13
- Very good portability
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE78
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Best in class for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Best in class speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7
9.5
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE78 is best in class for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 is only fair.
The MSI Raider GE78 is equipped with a high-end GPU and a screen with a fast refresh rate, providing smoother visuals and more detailed graphics for gaming and 3D applications, which is why it excels in these areas. In comparison, the Lenovo ThinkPad X13, while having a decent CPU and screen quality, lacks the more powerful GPU and lower screen refresh rate needed for optimal gaming and 3D performance.
Engineering and Design
8.0
9.4
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE78 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 is very good.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13, with its solid CPU and ample RAM, offers reliable performance for engineering tasks and its high-quality keyboard is a boon for long work sessions, but it may fall short for more GPU-intensive design work where the MSI Raider GE78 excels with its superior graphics capabilities and screen quality. While the Raider provides exceptional processing power, it's less portable and noisier under load compared to the more compact and quieter ThinkPad, which may be factors to consider if mobility and a distraction-free environment are priorities.
Content Creation
8.2
8.8
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE78 and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 are both very good for content creation, though the MSI Raider GE78 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
6.9
8.6
13.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
321.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE78 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 has a display that offers clear images and vibrant colors, making it suitable for everyday tasks and professional design work; however, it lacks a high refresh rate, which is crucial for smooth rendering in 3D applications and gaming. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE78's screen provides excellent color accuracy and wide color gamuts necessary for precise engineering and design jobs but also falls short in refresh rate, limiting its effectiveness for 3D work. Both laptops have strong resolution and panel quality that benefit general and engineering use but their gaming and 3D graphics capabilities are hampered by their refresh rates.
Battery
8.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 has 8.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE78 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
Poor
13.3in
SIZE
17.3in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
6.8 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.1in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 has very good portability, while the MSI Raider GE78 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,241
$3,799
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 has a price of $1,241 and the MSI Raider GE78 costs $3,799.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.4
8.7
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
321.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.5/10
8.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.5/10
The MSI Raider GE78 and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 are both very good for general use.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13, with its solid CPU and RAM, delivers speedy performance and crisp screen quality for everyday tasks, while remaining light and boasting strong battery life for portability. The MSI Raider GE78, although heavier and with a shorter battery life, also offers outstanding CPU and RAM, along with superior screen quality, making it well-suited for more demanding applications and providing an enjoyable multimedia experience.
Software Development
8.1
8.5
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.5/10
The MSI Raider GE78 and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 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
8.5
8.5
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 and MSI Raider GE78 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 X13 and the MSI Raider GE78 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo ThinkPad X13 | MSI Raider GE78 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,241 | $3,799 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.9'' x 8.5'' x 0.63'' | 15'' x 11.7'' x 1.13'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.87 lbs | 6.83 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.88" | 14.97" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.46" | 11.73" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | Intel i9-13980HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8.5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 41 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 321 nits | 384 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 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 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
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 | 3 | |
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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Lenovo ThinkPad X13
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Benjamin Herzig | September 2023
"The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G4 has very good input devices, a wide array of security features and ports as well as 5G in the tested configuration. It is more compact and lightweight compared with its predecessor, and it has improved speakers and a slightly better webcam. On the other hand, the fan is more annoying and the performance is barely improved. The battery is worse as well, but this is primarily attributable to the OLED screen - if this aspect is important, buyers should choose the IPS Low Power LCD."
MSI Raider GE78
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Allen Ngo | March 2023
"Performance-wise, the GE78 offers a significant boost over the GE77 for just slightly higher power consumption. You'll have to get the RTX 4080 or 4090 configurations to see the performance advantages, however, as the RTX 4070 is closer in performance to the older RTX 3080 Ti. In terms of design, some users might prefer the 16:9 minimalistic look of the older GE77 over the 16:10 retro-inspired GE78 and vice versa. We wouldn't call one better than the other in terms of aesthetics, but we'll give the edge to the GE78 for its stronger hinges and larger keys and clickpad."
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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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