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Updated January 10, 2024·
Considering your preferences will determine whether the LG Gram 16 or the MSI Stealth GS77 is the suitable choice for you. The LG Gram 16 is lighter and offers better battery life, making it ideal for those who prioritize portability and longer usage between charges. Its performance is suitable for general use and its cost is relatively lower. On the other hand, the MSI Stealth GS77 delivers much higher performance especially suited for 3D rendering, machine learning, intensive gaming, and engineering tasks; however, it is heavier, has a shorter battery life, and comes with a premium price tag. The MSI model also features better screen quality for color-sensitive work and a superior keyboard, but at the expense of less portability due to its weight and size. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG Gram 16
- Very good portability
- Excellent battery life
Advantages of the MSI Stealth GS77
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.8
8.4
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
347.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
15.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 is very good for general use, while the LG Gram 16 is good.
The LG Gram 16, with a lightweight build and longer battery life, facilitates better portability and convenience for everyday tasks, while the MSI Stealth GS77 offers a stronger CPU and more RAM, ideal for users requiring more power for demanding applications, though it's heavier and has a shorter battery life. With its high-resolution, quality screen, the LG Gram 16 provides a pleasing visual experience for general use; the MSI Stealth GS77's screen is sizable and has a fast refresh rate, better suiting users prioritizing gaming and video editing where fluid visuals are important.
Gaming and AI
6.4
7.9
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 is good for gaming and AI, while the LG Gram 16 is only fair.
The LG Gram 16, with its less capable integrated Intel graphics and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, is adequate for lighter gaming and 3D applications but may struggle with more demanding tasks. In contrast, the MSI Stealth GS77 boasts a powerful Nvidia RTX graphics card and an impressive 240Hz screen refresh rate, making it much better suited for high-end gaming and demanding 3D work where smooth and detailed visuals are critical.
Engineering and Design
7.5
8.7
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Stealth GS77 is very good for engineering and design, while the LG Gram 16 is good.
The MSI Stealth GS77 is preferred for engineering and design due to its more robust CPU, double the RAM, and dedicated high-performance NVIDIA GPU, enhancing computing power and graphics handling crucial for intensive tasks, but it's heavier and less portable than the LG Gram 16 which is lighter and offers silent operation. Despite the LG's good screen and build quality, it has a lower-powered integrated GPU and less RAM, making it less suitable for demanding engineering software but advantageous for on-the-go productivity due to its lighter weight and quieter operation.
Content Creation
7.8
8.3
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth GS77 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
8.3
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
347.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The MSI Stealth GS77 has a better screen than the LG Gram 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the LG Gram 16 offers a vivid and sharp display with ample brightness for comfortable viewing, while the MSI Stealth GS77 provides similar benefits with potentially better brightness and resolution, enhancing the visual experience. In engineering and design tasks, both laptops provide wide color coverage and high resolution that help in detailed and color-accurate work, although the MSI's superior display specifications may offer an edge in color precision. However, for gaming and 3D applications where high refresh rates are crucial, both laptops fall short as they prioritize resolution and color accuracy over the smooth motion and fast refresh required for optimal gaming and 3D rendering experiences.
Battery
15.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The LG Gram 16 has 15 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth GS77 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.
Portability
Very Good
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The LG Gram 16 has very good portability, while the MSI Stealth GS77 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
8.0
The MSI Stealth GS77 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
$2,499
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The LG Gram 16 has a price of $1,450 and the MSI Stealth GS77 costs $2,499.
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Key similarities
Software Development
7.9
8.1
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Stealth GS77 to be very good for software development, while the LG Gram 16 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.
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How the LG Gram 16 and the MSI Stealth GS77 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG Gram 16 | MSI Stealth GS77 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,450 | $2,499 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.5'' x 0.66'' | 15.7'' x 11.2'' x 0.79'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.64 lbs | 6.17 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.96" | 15.65" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.53" | 11.16" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1260P | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 15 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 347 nits | 305 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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LG Gram 16
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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."
MSI Stealth GS77
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Allen Ngo | April 2022
"The MSI Stealth GS77 is better than the GS76... mostly. The GS77 is a few steps forward and a few steps back from the GS76. Improvements are numerous including the stronger and more rigid skeleton, higher resolution webcam, larger clickpad, easier serviceability, relatively similar battery runtimes, newer display options, and higher performance at about the same TDP and TGP levels as before. CPU performance is better than expected even when compared to other laptops with Core i7 or Core i9 processors. The newer model feels more substantial than the outgoing one for higher quality impressions as well."
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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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