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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you need a powerful laptop primarily for engineering, 3D rendering, or machine learning tasks and are willing to accept a heavier and bulkier laptop with shorter battery life for peak performance, the MSI Raider GE76 might be the preferred option, despite being more expensive. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 is less expensive and offers good general performance, better portability, longer battery life, and a higher-quality screen for everyday tasks and business use. It is also equipped with a touch screen, which the MSI doesn't have, making it potentially better for creative tasks that benefit from direct screen interaction. However, for intensive gaming or very high-performance needs, the MSI would be a better fit. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16
- Good portability
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE76
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7
8.9
4.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.3/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 is only fair.
The MSI Raider GE76 outshines the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 for gaming and 3D due to its superior Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU, which offers advanced gaming features like ray tracing and DLSS, coupled with a high screen refresh rate suitable for fast-paced gaming. While the ThinkPad Z16 has a capable AMD RX 6500M GPU, its lower screen refresh rate does not match the fluid gaming experience provided by the Raider GE76.
Engineering and Design
8.4
9.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.3/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE76 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 is very good.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16, with its high-quality OLED screen and AMD RX 6500M GPU, is a solid choice for engineering and design, providing excellent visual fidelity, and it's lighter making it more portable than the MSI Raider GE76. However, the MSI Raider GE76, with its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU and Intel i7 processor, excels for the most demanding engineering tasks and it has a larger screen, although it is heavier and less portable.
Screen Quality
8.5
8.6
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
393.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 has a better screen than the MSI Raider GE76 for general use, and engineering and design, while the MSI Raider GE76 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
For general use, the ThinkPad's screen offers clear visuals and good brightness, making it pleasant for everyday tasks, while the MSI provides similar quality but might shine in resolution. In engineering and design, the ThinkPad's excellent color accuracy aids in precision work, yet the MSI also provides rich colors, ensuring your designs appear vibrant. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops lack the high refresh rates needed for smooth visuals, with the ThinkPad and MSI falling short despite their other display attributes.
Portability
Good
Poor
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 has good portability, while the MSI Raider GE76 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,120
$3,552
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 has a price of $1,120 and the MSI Raider GE76 costs $3,552.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.6
8.4
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
393.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 and MSI Raider GE76 are both very good for general use.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 offers a brilliant OLED screen with high resolution, which is excellent for general use, along with substantial storage and a lightweight design for easier portability, but has a shorter battery life compared to some alternatives.
Content Creation
8.5
8.4
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 and MSI Raider GE76 are both very good for content creation.
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
8.2
8.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 and MSI Raider GE76 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.
Battery
7.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE76 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.
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
The MSI Raider GE76 and Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 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 Z16 and the MSI Raider GE76 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 | MSI Raider GE76 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,120 | $3,552 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.4'' x 0.62'' | 15.6'' x 11.2'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.27 lbs | 6.39 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.95" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.35" | 11.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 6850H | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 2048 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 72 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 393 nits | 384 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 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 | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 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 | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 4 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Lenovo ThinkPad Z16
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Matthew S. Smith | September 2022
"Lenovo’s ThinkPad Z16 tries has some success in its effort to tweak the ThinkPad formula. The laptop is attractive, yet still tame, and material quality is on par with the best Windows competition. I also like the smooth, responsive haptic touchpad and the wide range of modern connectivity. Yet the Z16 doesn’t fix ThinkPad’s typical weakness: value. Starting around $1,550, and more typically near $1,700, the Z16 finds itself facing alternatives that have better performance or an improved display for the same price, or less."
MSI Raider GE76
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Florian Glaser | January 2022
"The MSI Raider GE76: with Alder Lake and RTX 3080 Ti to gaming heaven. Yes, MSI could improve some aspects (like the quality of the webcam), but the manufacturer offers a very convincing and balanced overall package. The biggest advantage is definitely the immense performance potential. The combination of Core i9-12900HK, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, 32 GB DDR5 RAM and two NVMe SSDs offers a lot of performance for the next couple of years and plenty of power for 3D applications. Most titles would run smoothly on an external 4K screen no matter the quality preset. We came away impressed with the integrated 360 Hz panel's fast response times and good color accuracy."
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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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