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Updated January 10, 2024· Prices updated 24 hours ago
The LG Gram 16 is lighter with better battery life, suited for on-the-go use and general tasks, while the MSI GP66 Leopard, being heavier and having a shorter battery life, offers a more powerful processor and graphics, making it better for 3D rendering, gaming, and engineering work. The LG Gram 16 is also generally less expensive, but if you require high performance for demanding applications, the MSI GP66 Leopard could justify its higher cost. Both share the same amount of RAM and have good quality screens, but the MSI has a higher refresh rate beneficial for fast-motion visuals. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG Gram 16
- Very good portability
- Excellent battery life
Advantages of the MSI GP66 Leopard
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.4
7.8
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI GP66 Leopard is good for gaming and AI, while the LG Gram 16 is only fair.
The LG Gram 16 has an integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, making it less suitable for demanding gaming and 3D applications. In contrast, the MSI GP66 Leopard is equipped with a high-performance Nvidia RTX 3080 GPU and a faster 144Hz screen refresh rate, providing a more fluid and immersive experience for gaming and 3D tasks.
Software Development
7.9
7.2
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The LG Gram 16 and MSI GP66 Leopard are both good for software development, though the LG Gram 16 is somewhat better.
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
7.3
7.5
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
347.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
The LG Gram 16 has a better screen than the MSI GP66 Leopard for engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the MSI GP66 Leopard has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The LG Gram 16 and MSI GP66 Leopard both offer high resolution and brightness along with quality panel types, making them suitable for general tasks such as browsing and video streaming. For engineering and design work, these laptops provide wide color gamuts, ensuring accurate color representation for projects requiring detailed color work. However, their lower refresh rates can limit the experience during high-frame-rate gaming or 3D modeling, where smoother visuals are crucial for optimal performance.
Battery
15.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The LG Gram 16 has 15 hours of battery life. The MSI GP66 Leopard 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
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The LG Gram 16 has very good portability, while the MSI GP66 Leopard has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
8.0
The MSI GP66 Leopard has very good build quality, while the LG Gram 16 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.5
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
347.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
15.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The LG Gram 16 and MSI GP66 Leopard are both good for general use.
The LG Gram 16 is well-suited for general use due to its strong CPU, ample RAM, high-quality screen, lightweight design for easy portability, and long battery life. On the other hand, the MSI GP66 Leopard, while also featuring a robust CPU and ample RAM, offers a more powerful GPU for demanding tasks, but compromises on battery life and portability due to its greater weight.
Engineering and Design
7.5
7.9
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI GP66 Leopard and LG Gram 16 are both good for engineering and design.
The LG Gram 16, with its lightweight design and Intel Iris Xe graphics, is suitable for engineering and design due to its balance between portability and screen quality, though it may be limited for very graphics-intensive tasks. On the other hand, the MSI GP66 Leopard offers a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 GPU and a high-refresh-rate screen, which caters better to demanding engineering and design applications, but with increased weight and reduced battery life, compromising its portability.
Content Creation
7.8
7.4
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Gram 16 and MSI GP66 Leopard are both 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.
Cost
$1,450
$1,400
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The LG Gram 16 has a price of $1,450 and the MSI GP66 Leopard costs $1,400.
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How the LG Gram 16 and the MSI GP66 Leopard compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG Gram 16 | MSI GP66 Leopard |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,450 | $1,400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | May 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.5'' x 0.66'' | 14.1'' x 10.5'' x 0.92'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.64 lbs | 5.25 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.96" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.53" | 10.51" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1260P | Intel i7-11800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 15 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 65 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 347 nits | 362 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.5/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 0 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Florian Glaser | January 2023
"The LG Gram 16 is a lightweight device with stability issues. The LG Gram 16Z90Q with a Core i7-1260P is made with portability in mind and places less of a focus on users with high demands on performance. The compact and light chassis is particularly practical when you are on the go. The device is not only comfortably small and lightweight, it also boasts a great battery life. When connected to mains, on the other hand, the 16-inch device is rather disappointing. The standard cooling mode causes extreme volatility in terms of CPU, SSD and iGPU performance. The meager stability of the chassis may also put off some potential buyers."
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Christian Hintze | December 2021
"The MSI GP66 Leopard is a good budget high-performance gamer. The MSI also does a lot right outside of the pure performance despite it's low price. For example, the adaptive cooling system really surprised us positively, even in Extreme Performance Mode. And the display is not a budget panel either, but at least outshines the competition in terms of brightness. Of course, you also have to accept a few compromises in this price category. These include the Leopard's poor battery runtimes and the less than optimal build quality, which is also noticeable in the more complicated maintenance."
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About LG
LG is a South Korean conglomerate company. While LG is mainly known for various products outside of technology, LG also develops laptops. Within the laptop industry, they are known for their thin-and-light Gram series, as well as their value-oriented Ultra series. LG laptops offer very thin and light laptops with phenomenal battery life, 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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