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Updated March 22, 2024·
If you're looking for a laptop that's easier on the wallet and offers good portability with decent performance for everyday tasks, the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 is a solid choice. On the other hand, if your work involves demanding software applications or you enjoy high-end gaming, and you don't mind spending more and dealing with less portability, the MSI Titan GT77 is designed for those higher-performance needs and offers a more powerful experience. Keep in mind that the MSI will also have shorter battery life due to its more demanding components. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X13
- 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
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 X13 is only fair.
The MSI Titan GT77 comes with a stronger GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth, high-quality gaming and 3D rendering, giving it an edge over the Lenovo ThinkPad X13. While the ThinkPad X13 offers decent performance for many tasks, its GPU and screen refresh rate can't match the Titan GT77, making the latter a superior choice for those priorities.
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 X13 is very good.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13, while capable of handling engineering tasks, is balanced more towards portability and comfort of use with a quality keyboard, but may not offer the same level of performance as the MSI Titan GT77, which is equipped with a more powerful CPU, RAM, GPU, and superior screen quality, vital for intensive engineering and design work, albeit with a tradeoff in terms of weight and size making it less portable. The MSI's enhanced capabilities come at the cost of greater operating noise and less emphasis on portability features such as speaker quality.
Content Creation
8.2
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 X13 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
8.1
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 X13 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
13.3in
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 X13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 offers a balance in screen resolution and brightness suitable for general computing tasks and engineering design but lacks the higher refresh rates needed for smooth rendering in gaming and 3D applications. The MSI Titan GT77, with its superior screen resolution and advanced color gamuts, caters well to professionals in engineering and design demanding color accuracy and detail but falls short for gaming due to a lower refresh rate. Both laptops prioritize different aspects of screen performance, with the MSI excelling in vividness and clarity for productivity and creative work, whereas neither is optimized for the fast-paced visuals required by gamers and 3D artists.
Battery
8.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 has 8.5 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
13.3in
SIZE
17.3in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
7.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 has very good portability, while the MSI Titan GT77 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,459
$6,975
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 has a price of $1,459 and the MSI Titan GT77 costs $6,975.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.4
8.9
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
321.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
8.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.5/10
The MSI Titan GT77 and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 are both very good for general use.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13, with its robust CPU and ample RAM, offers smooth performance and high screen quality for a range of tasks, while being lightweight and easy to carry with a long-lasting battery, making it ideal for on-the-go use and general activities. In contrast, the MSI Titan GT77, also with a powerful CPU and plenty of RAM, focuses on high-end screen quality and superior performance for demanding applications but sacrifices portability and battery life due to its larger size and more power-intensive components.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 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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Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo ThinkPad X13 | MSI Titan GT77 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,459 | $6,975 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.9'' x 8.5'' x 0.63'' | 15.6'' x 13'' x 0.91'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.87 lbs | 7.28 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.88" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.46" | 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 | 8.5 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 41 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 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 | 8.5/10 | 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 | 6.8/10 | |
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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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 Titan GT77
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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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