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Updated January 12, 2024·
If affordability is your main concern and your computing needs are basic, such as web browsing, office applications, and streaming video, the Lenovo V15 may be suitable. However, if you require a laptop for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and high-end gaming, the MSI Titan GT77 offers significantly better performance which justifies its higher price. Keep in mind that with the MSI Titan GT77, you'll get more power but at the expense of portability and battery life, as it is bulkier and usually has shorter battery duration due to its powerful components. The Lenovo V15, while more budget-friendly and portable, is not built to handle demanding software as effectively. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo V15
- Good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Titan GT77
- Very good for general use
- 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 overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.3
8.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
231.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.5/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo V15 is good.
The MSI Titan GT77 offers exceptional performance with a top-tier Intel processor and abundant RAM, paired with a high-resolution Mini LED screen, which makes it very good for general use but less portable due to its size and weight; whereas the Lenovo V15, with a mid-range AMD processor and less RAM, delivers adequate performance for routine tasks, and its lighter weight and longer battery life enhance its portability, making it a good option for general use. Considering their attributes, the MSI might appeal to users needing superior performance and screen quality despite its lower battery life and portability, while the Lenovo is a balanced choice for everyday tasks with easier handling and extended unplugged usage.
Gaming and AI
6.1
10.0
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo V15 is only fair.
The MSI Titan GT77 outperforms the Lenovo V15 in gaming and 3D tasks primarily because it has a significantly more powerful Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, conducive for smooth visuals in fast-paced games. Additionally, the Titan GT77's screen quality is superior, with better resolution and color coverage, complementing its CPU strength, which makes it an ideal choice for intensive gaming experiences.
Engineering and Design
6.3
10.0
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for engineering and design, while the Lenovo V15 is only fair.
The Lenovo V15 has moderate specifications with an AMD Ryzen 5 processor and integrated Vega 7 graphics, making it suitable for less demanding engineering and design tasks, and offers a balance between performance and portability. In contrast, the MSI Titan GT77 boasts a high-end Intel i9 processor, powerful Nvidia RTX 4080 graphics card, and superior screen quality, enabling it to excel in intensive engineering and design applications, but with a significant tradeoff in terms of portability and higher weight.
Content Creation
7.3
9.1
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent for content creation, while the Lenovo V15 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
7.1
9.1
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent for software development, while the Lenovo V15 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
5.4
9.7
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
231.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
The MSI Titan GT77 has a better screen than the Lenovo V15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Lenovo V15 screen may appear dim and lack crispness due to lower resolution and brightness levels, leading to a less satisfying viewing experience; on the other hand, the MSI Titan GT77's high-resolution, bright display offers clear and vibrant visuals. In engineering and design tasks, color accuracy is crucial, and the Titan GT77 excels with a wider color range that accurately represents different tones, which the V15's display cannot match. For gaming and 3D applications, the MSI Titan GT77's screen may not refresh as quickly as dedicated gaming laptops, potentially making fast-moving images less smooth, while the Lenovo V15's lower-quality display overall makes it less suitable for such demanding visual tasks.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Lenovo V15 has 8 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
Good
Poor
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
7.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo V15 has good portability, while the MSI Titan GT77 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.7
8.5
The MSI Titan GT77 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo V15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$579
$6,975
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Lenovo V15 has a price of $579 and the MSI Titan GT77 costs $6,975.
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How the Lenovo V15 and the MSI Titan GT77 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo V15 | MSI Titan GT77 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$579 | $6,975 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.3'' x 0.78'' | 15.6'' x 13'' x 0.91'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 7.28 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.1" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.3" | 12.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | Intel i9-13980HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 4 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 38 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 231 nits | 602 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 10/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 4.8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 480p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 4 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Lenovo V15
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Marvin Gollor | April 2022
"The strengths of the Lenovo V15 G2 AMD lie in its expandability of the RAM and allowing you to use two SSDs, in its performance that goes beyond everyday applications thanks to AMD's hexa-core CPU and Vega-7 iGPU, in its good keyboard, and its relatively robust case. In addition, the battery life of the office laptop is also acceptable, and the device stays cool and relatively quiet."
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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