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Updated January 10, 2024·
If portability and display quality are your top priorities, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 with its lighter weight and higher resolution OLED touchscreen would suit you, especially for general use where battery life and high-quality visuals are important. However, if you require high performance for activities such as 3D rendering, engineering, or gaming, the MSI Vector GP76, powered by an Intel processor and a more powerful Nvidia RTX graphics card, is a better match despite being heavier and having lower battery life. Keep in mind, the MSI has a larger screen and a higher refresh rate, beneficial for fast-paced gaming and other visual tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16
- Very good for software development
- Very good overall display quality
- Good portability
- Good battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Vector GP76
- Very good for gaming and AI
Key differences
General Use
8.6
8.0
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
393.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 and MSI Vector GP76 are both very good for general use, though the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 is somewhat better.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 stands out for general use due to its high-resolution OLED touchscreen, which offers sharp visuals and vibrant colors, along with ample storage and a powerful CPU, making multitasking seamless; moreover, it is lighter and has better battery life for enhanced portability. Meanwhile, the MSI Vector GP76, although heavier and with less battery longevity, provides a high-performance CPU, ample RAM, and a robust GPU that excels in graphics-intensive tasks, making it also suitable for general use and appealing for users needing extra graphical power.
Gaming and AI
6.7
8.4
4.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Vector GP76 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 is only fair.
The MSI Vector GP76, equipped with the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti, outshines the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16's AMD RX 6500M in gaming and 3D performance due to its superior graphics capability and significantly higher screen refresh rate, beneficial for smoother visuals in fast-paced games. While the ThinkPad Z16 offers a high-quality OLED display, it falls behind in refresh rate which is a crucial aspect for gaming, where the MSI's high refresh rate screen provides a competitive edge.
Software Development
8.2
7.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 is very good for software development, while the MSI Vector GP76 is 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
8.5
7.9
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
393.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 has a better screen than the MSI Vector GP76 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the MSI Vector GP76 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
For general use, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16's display offers crisp images and vibrant colors due to its superior resolution and brightness, making it a great choice for everyday tasks. Engineers and designers would appreciate the ThinkPad Z16's wider color gamut coverage, ensuring more accurate color rendition for professional work. However, gamers looking for fluid motion will find the MSI Vector GP76's display lacking, as its refresh rate isn't suited to the fast-paced visuals demanded by modern 3D games, despite its decent overall image quality.
Battery
7.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Vector GP76 has 4 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
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 Vector GP76 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,120
$1,760
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 has a price of $1,120 and the MSI Vector GP76 costs $1,760.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
8.4
8.7
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
4.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Vector GP76 and Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 excels in engineering and design due to its high-resolution OLED screen, substantial storage, and powerful AMD CPU and GPU, offering excellent screen quality and performance, though it may lag behind in gaming or other GPU-intensive tasks.
Content Creation
8.5
8.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 and MSI Vector GP76 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.
Build Quality
8.0
8.0
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 and MSI Vector GP76 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 Vector GP76 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 | MSI Vector GP76 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,120 | $1,760 | ||
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 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 2048 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 72 Wh | 65 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 393 nits | 264 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 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 | 0 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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 Vector GP76
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Marvin Gollor | May 2022
"The MSI Vector GP76 12UGS is a gaming laptop on speed. The advantages are clear: The Vector GP76 is a real gamer with its 360 Hz display and super-fast response times. In addition, the Core i7-12700H has double the power of the CPU in its predecessor and another highlight is the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti with a real power consumption of 150 watts. This places the device in the top range of our database. The Vector can also operate rather quietly, offers a full sound range, improved battery runtimes, a key-configurable RGB keyboard, a very stable chassis and good upgrade options. Moreover, the display produces a nice, rich and clear picture."
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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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