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Updated January 10, 2024·
When choosing between the LG Gram 17 and the MSI Stealth GS77, consider the following: The LG Gram is lighter and offers longer battery life, which makes it more portable and suitable for general use like browsing, office applications, and watching videos. On the other hand, the MSI Stealth GS77 has a more powerful processor and graphics card, providing better performance for 3D modeling, machine learning tasks, gaming, and engineering software. However, it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less convenient for travel. Expect to pay more for the MSI due to its advanced capabilities, while the LG Gram is less expensive and may be sufficient for less demanding tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG Gram 17
- Good portability
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Stealth GS77
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.5
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
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 is 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
8.7
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Stealth GS77 and LG Gram 17 are both very good for engineering and design, though the MSI Stealth GS77 is somewhat better.
The LG Gram 17's lighter weight and longer battery life make it suitable for engineering and design with great portability but it has a less powerful GPU than the MSI Stealth GS77 and lacks dedicated gaming features. Meanwhile, the MSI Stealth GS77 offers a higher performance CPU and superior GPU which is very beneficial for demanding engineering tasks and 3D work, though it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, affecting its portability.
Screen Quality
7.4
8.3
17.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
353.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The MSI Stealth GS77 has a better screen than the LG Gram 17 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The LG Gram 17, with its high resolution and brightness, offers crisp and vibrant visuals ideal for daily tasks such as browsing, video playback, and document editing, thus ensuring a pleasant general use experience. For engineering and design professionals who require color accuracy for tasks like photo editing, CAD work, and video production, this laptop's coverage of color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB is essential, but the LG Gram falls short for gaming and 3D applications due to its lower refresh rate, which can result in less smooth visuals. The MSI Stealth GS77, while also featuring high resolution and brightness, goes a step further in benefiting engineering and design work with its wider range of accurately represented colors, yet like the LG Gram, its lower refresh rate isn't conducive to the high-frame-rate gaming experience preferred by gamers.
Battery
11.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The LG Gram 17 has 11 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
Good
Fair
17.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2.9 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The LG Gram 17 has 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 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
$2,499
$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 Stealth GS77 costs $2,499.
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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
305.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The LG Gram 17 and MSI Stealth GS77 are both very good for general use.
The LG Gram 17 is valued for general use due to its substantial storage, ample RAM, quality screen, exceptional portability facilitated by its light weight, and long battery life, fitting for those needing a blend of performance and mobility. Conversely, the MSI Stealth GS77, while also boasting significant RAM and a high-quality screen for general use, leans more towards users seeking higher performance with its superior CPU and dedicated graphics card, though it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, compromising portability.
Content Creation
8.4
8.3
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 Stealth GS77 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
8.1
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
8.5/10
The LG Gram 17 and MSI Stealth GS77 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 Stealth GS77 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG Gram 17 | MSI Stealth GS77 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,100 | $2,499 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.7'' | 15.7'' x 11.2'' x 0.79'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.98 lbs | 6.17 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.91" | 15.65" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.19" | 11.16" | |
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 | 305 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8/10 | 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 | 8.8/10 | 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 | 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 | 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 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 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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