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Updated January 10, 2024·
The LG Gram 17 is a good fit if you're looking for a lightweight and portable laptop with a midrange price and long battery life, suitable for general use and non-intensive engineering tasks. However, the MSI Raider GE76, while heavier and pricier with a shorter battery life, offers superior performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming, thanks to a robust graphics card. Consider the LG Gram 17 if mobility and battery are priorities, and the Raider GE76 if high-performance computing and gaming are more critical to your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG Gram 17
- Good portability
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE76
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.5
8.9
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.3/10
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
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for gaming and AI, while the LG Gram 17 is only fair.
The LG Gram 17, with its Intel Iris Xe graphics, is suitable for gaming and 3D applications but falls short compared to the MSI Raider GE76, which boasts a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU that excels in these tasks. Also, the MSI laptop has a much higher screen refresh rate, making it far superior for fast-paced gaming where screen fluidity is critical.
Engineering and Design
8.0
9.0
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.3/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE76 is excellent for engineering and design, while the LG Gram 17 is very good.
The LG Gram 17 is well-regarded for engineering and design due to its high-resolution IPS screen, ample RAM, and a decent CPU, making it suitable for tasks that require both detail and multitasking; however, its integrated GPU falls short for more graphics-intensive applications. The MSI Raider GE76, on the other hand, boasts a superior CPU, top-tier dedicated GPU, and high-quality screen, offering exceptional performance for demanding engineering software and design work, albeit at the cost of being significantly heavier and less portable.
Screen Quality
7.4
8.6
17.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
353.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE76 has a better screen than the LG Gram 17 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The LG Gram 17 has ample brightness and resolution that benefits general use and engineering tasks, ensuring crisp, clear images and accurate color representation, which is significant for both viewing documents and detailed design work. However, its lower refresh rate can hinder the smooth visuals required for high-paced gaming and 3D applications. The MSI Raider GE76 also offers high resolution and brightness, with the added advantage of excellent color gamut coverage necessary for professional engineering and design work; but like the LG Gram, its refresh rate may not meet the standards needed for optimal gaming and 3D experiences.
Battery
11.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The LG Gram 17 has 11 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE76 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
Good
Poor
17.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2.9 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The LG Gram 17 has good portability, while the MSI Raider GE76 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
8.5
The MSI Raider GE76 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
$3,552
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The LG Gram 17 has a price of $2,100 and the MSI Raider GE76 costs $3,552.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.5
8.4
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
353.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The LG Gram 17 and MSI Raider GE76 are both very good for general use.
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.
Content Creation
8.4
8.4
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Gram 17 and MSI Raider GE76 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
8.2
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The LG Gram 17 and MSI Raider GE76 are both very 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 17 and the MSI Raider GE76 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG Gram 17 | MSI Raider GE76 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,100 | $3,552 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.7'' | 15.6'' x 11.2'' x 1.02'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.98 lbs | 6.39 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.91" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.19" | 11.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1260P | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 32 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 | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17" | 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 | 353 nits | 384 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8/10 | 5.9/10 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
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 | Yes | |
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 | 4 | |
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 GE76
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Florian Glaser | January 2022
"The MSI Raider GE76: with Alder Lake and RTX 3080 Ti to gaming heaven. Yes, MSI could improve some aspects (like the quality of the webcam), but the manufacturer offers a very convincing and balanced overall package. The biggest advantage is definitely the immense performance potential. The combination of Core i9-12900HK, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, 32 GB DDR5 RAM and two NVMe SSDs offers a lot of performance for the next couple of years and plenty of power for 3D applications. Most titles would run smoothly on an external 4K screen no matter the quality preset. We came away impressed with the integrated 360 Hz panel's fast response times and good color accuracy."
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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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