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Updated January 10, 2024·
The LG Gram 17 is a more portable and affordable laptop with longer battery life, making it suitable for general use like web browsing, document editing, and media consumption, where a large screen and lightweight design are advantageous. In contrast, the MSI Raider GE67Hx is less portable and pricier, but it offers significantly better performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming, with a powerful GPU, better heat management, and a high screen refresh rate. However, its battery life is much shorter compared to the LG Gram. If high-end performance in computing and graphics is critical for your tasks, and you frequently use applications for engineering or play intensive games, the MSI Raider GE67Hx is suitable, while for general use with the added benefit of portability and longer unplugged usage, the LG Gram 17 would be preferable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG Gram 17
- Very good for software development
- Good portability
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE67Hx
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Excellent overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.5
8.0
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
353.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The LG Gram 17 and MSI Raider GE67Hx are both very good for general use, though the LG Gram 17 is somewhat better.
The LG Gram 17 is favored for general use due to its combination of a powerful CPU and ample RAM, a high-quality and large screen, exceptional portability with its lightweight design, and long battery life. In comparison, the MSI Raider GE67Hx, while also having a robust CPU and a superior OLED screen, is less portable due to its heavier weight, has less battery life, but offers additional advantages like better speakers and more gaming-oriented features.
Gaming and AI
6.5
8.7
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
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the LG Gram 17 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.0
8.9
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and LG Gram 17 are both very good for engineering and design, though the MSI Raider GE67Hx is somewhat better.
The LG Gram 17, favored for its portability and large, high-quality IPS display, is equipped with an efficient CPU and ample RAM for design tasks but has integrated graphics which are less suited for engineering software that demands high graphical performance. In contrast, the MSI Raider GE67Hx offers a more powerful CPU, a high-end dedicated GPU, and an OLED display with superior color accuracy and contrast for engineering and design, albeit with lesser portability and shorter battery life.
Screen Quality
7.4
9.1
17.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
353.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
The LG Gram 17 has a better screen than the MSI Raider GE67Hx for software development, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
If your primary activities involve browsing, watching movies, or office work, the LG Gram 17's high-resolution display with strong brightness makes it a solid choice for clarity and viewing comfort. For those engaged in engineering and graphic design, both laptops offer displays with wide color gamuts, ensuring accurate color representation critical in these fields. However, if gaming or 3D rendering is a priority, the MSI Raider GE67Hx, with its higher refresh rate, will offer a smoother visual experience crucial for fast-paced and fluid motion, but both models might underperform for cutting-edge graphics due to lower refresh rates compared to specialized gaming laptops.
Battery
11.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The LG Gram 17 has 11 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
Good
Fair
17.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2.9 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The LG Gram 17 has good portability, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
8.5
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has very good build quality, while the LG Gram 17 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,100
$2,349
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The LG Gram 17 has a price of $2,100 and the MSI Raider GE67Hx costs $2,349.
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Key similarities
Content Creation
8.4
8.3
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The LG Gram 17 and MSI Raider GE67Hx 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.
Software Development
8.2
7.9
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG Gram 17 to be very good for software development, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx 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 17 and the MSI Raider GE67Hx compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG Gram 17 | MSI Raider GE67Hx |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,100 | $2,349 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.7'' | 14.1'' x 10.5'' x 0.92'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.98 lbs | 5.25 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.91" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.19" | 10.51" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1260P | Intel i7-12800HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 2048 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 11 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 353 nits | 344 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8/10 | 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 | 8.8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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LG Gram 17
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Sascha Mölck | August 2022
"The LG Gram 17 is a light office laptop with a large display and great battery life. The newest incarnation of the Gram 17 can be classified as a model update. LG uses the predecessor's compact, light magnesium case along with an identical port configuration (including 2x Thunderbolt 4) and keyboard. Changes can be found in the hardware. With the Gram 17 (2022), LG offers a light (approx. 1,350 g), mobile work device - and finally with a matte display."
MSI Raider GE67Hx
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Francisco Lahoz | October 2022
"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."
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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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