The LG Gram 16 is an excellent choice for those who prioritize portability and long battery life; it's lightweight and has a well-balanced screen size for comfortable use. However, if you require a more powerful laptop for 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the MSI Raider GE67Hx with its dedicated graphics card, better display for fast-motion content, and high performance in demanding applications would suit you better, despite its higher price, increased weight, and shorter battery life. The MSI Raider is also more suitable for engineering tasks, but it's less portable than the LG Gram. Choose the LG Gram if you need a portable laptop with decent performance for general use; go for the MSI Raider if you need a high-performance laptop and can manage with lower portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG Gram 16
Very good portability
Excellent battery life
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE67Hx
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Excellent overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.4/10
8.7/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the LG Gram 16 is only fair.
The LG Gram 16, with an Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics and a standard 60Hz refresh rate, offers a fair gaming experience, whereas the MSI Raider GE67Hx includes a much more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti dedicated GPU and an impressive 240Hz screen refresh rate, delivering a very good performance for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.5/10
8.9/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for engineering and design, while the LG Gram 16 is good.
The LG Gram 16, with its lighter build and fanless operation, is suitable for engineering and design due to its solid CPU and integrated GPU, alongside a quality IPS screen; however, the MSI Raider GE67Hx offers more powerful CPU and dedicated high-end GPU, with an OLED screen that excels in color accuracy and contrast, making it very suitable for intensive tasks in engineering and design but with less portability due to its heavier weight and larger size.
Content Creation
7.8/10
8.3/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for content creation, while the LG Gram 16 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.
Screen Quality
7.3/10
9.1/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
347.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has a better screen than the LG Gram 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
The LG Gram 16 offers a balance of resolution and brightness suitable for general tasks and clarity in engineering work, but it lags in refresh rate, making it less ideal for fast-paced 3D applications. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE67Hx's superior color reproduction covers a broader spectrum, which is critical for precision in engineering and design work. However, despite its high resolution and quality panel, its lower refresh rate may disappoint gamers looking for smoother motion in 3D environments.
Battery
15.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The LG Gram 16 has 15 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE67Hx 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
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 Raider GE67Hx has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx 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.
Cost
$1,450
$2,349
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The LG Gram 16 has a price of $1,450 and the MSI Raider GE67Hx costs $2,349.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Raider GE67Hx to be very good for general use, while the LG Gram 16 is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Software Development
7.9/10
7.9/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The LG Gram 16 and MSI Raider GE67Hx 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.
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How the LG Gram 16 and the MSI Raider GE67Hx compare to other laptops
"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."
"If you've wanted to dip your toes into PC gaming but can't let go of your console roots, the MSI Raider GE67 HX stakes out an attractive middle ground between the speed and versatility of PC gaming and the comfort and ease of a console. If you can overlook its noisy fans and chintzy touchpad, the Raider provides a powerhouse entertainment experience with an OLED screen that tops most household TVs. It's not cheap, but this gaming machine is more than the sum of its parts."
Get a great deal on the LG Gram 16 or the MSI Raider GE67Hx
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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