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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is less expensive and offers good portability with longer battery life and a lighter build, which makes it suitable for general use and business needs. It has a touchscreen, which can be convenient for various tasks. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE77Hx is more expensive and significantly heavier, with a larger screen and a more potent graphics card, making it better for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning tasks. However, its battery life is shorter, which may limit its portability for extended use away from a power source. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
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
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.3
8.7
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1200
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 Z13 is only fair.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13's AMD Radeon 680M GPU and 60Hz screen refresh rate make it fair for gaming and 3D tasks, while the MSI Raider GE77Hx, with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a higher 240Hz screen refresh rate, offers a very good experience for the same tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.3
8.8
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.9/10
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 Z13 is good.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13, with an AMD processor and integrated graphics, offers a lightweight, highly portable option with a high-quality screen and touch capability, suited for on-the-go engineering and design work, while the MSI Raider GE77Hx packs a more powerful Intel CPU and Nvidia dedicated GPU, alongside a larger, higher-resolution screen, better suited for demanding tasks but is heavier and less portable.
Screen Quality
7.0
8.4
13.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
379.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE77Hx has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
For general use, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 offers a balance of resolution and brightness, providing clear visuals and comfortable viewing, which may not be as high as the MSI Raider GE77Hx's superior resolution and brightness, delivering more vivid and crisp images. In engineering and design, the ThinkPad's color accuracy and range are commendable, supporting a professional color workflow, albeit the MSI Raider may offer more expansive color gamuts, essential for precise color grading and detailed design work. When it comes to 3D and gaming, despite both having poor refresh rates which can result in motion blur and less fluid visuals, the MSI's higher resolution and quality panel ensure better overall image clarity but might still fall short for fast-paced action tasks or 3D rendering compared to laptops specifically catered to gaming.
Battery
10.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has 10 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
13.3in
SIZE
17.3in
2.7 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has excellent portability, while the MSI Raider GE77Hx has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,000
$1,999
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has a price of $1,000 and the MSI Raider GE77Hx costs $1,999.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
8.0
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
379.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
9.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Raider GE77Hx to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is good.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13, with a lightweight and compact design, offers great portability and sufficient performance for general use with its efficient CPU, high-quality screen, and ample RAM, also featuring a robust battery life. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE77Hx, though being less portable due to its larger size and heavier weight, provides superior performance with a high-end CPU and a more powerful GPU, a larger and sharper screen, but has a shorter battery life, making it better suited for more demanding tasks.
Content Creation
7.8
8.2
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Raider GE77Hx to be very good for content creation, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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
7.7
7.9
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE77Hx and Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 are both 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 Z13 and MSI Raider GE77Hx 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 Z13 and the MSI Raider GE77Hx compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 | MSI Raider GE77Hx |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $1,999 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.6'' x 7.9'' x 0.55'' | 15.6'' x 11.2'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.78 lbs | 6.39 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.59" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 7.86" | 11.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 6850U | Intel i7-12800HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 51.5 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 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 379 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 9.1/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 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 | 0 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Lenovo ThinkPad Z13
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Brian Westover | September 2022
"In the premium ultraportable space, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 competes with the best of the best, and still manages to shine. The design is an impressive departure from the bland bare-metal laptop that's become so popular in recent years, and the AMD-powered system has performance that's just as impressive. It's a stark alternative to the Intel-based majority, and it stands up well enough to the impressive Apple M2 processor."
MSI Raider GE77Hx
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Sascha Mölck | July 2022
"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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