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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize portability and better battery life for on-the-go use, along with a lighter machine that can handle general use quite well, the LG Gram 17 would be preferable and also comes at a lower price. However, if your work involves intensive tasks like 3D modeling, machine learning, engineering applications, or gaming, the MSI Titan GT77 offers top-tier performance and is equipped with a superior display, though it comes with a higher price tag, increased weight, and shorter battery life. Both laptops have large screens, but the MSI offers a higher resolution and refresh rate, better suited for detailed and fast-paced visuals. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG Gram 17
- Good portability
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Titan GT77
- Best in class for engineering and design
- Best in class for gaming and AI
- Excellent for software development
- Excellent for content creation
- Best in class overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.5
10.0
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for gaming and AI, while the LG Gram 17 is only fair.
The MSI Titan GT77 surpasses the LG Gram 17 in gaming and 3D applications primarily due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU and higher screen refresh rate, making it ideal for fast-paced visual clarity. Meanwhile, the LG Gram 17, with its less robust Intel Iris Xe graphics, is competent for some gaming and 3D tasks but falls short when compared to the Titan GT77's superior graphic capabilities and smoother display performance.
Engineering and Design
8.0
10.0
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for engineering and design, while the LG Gram 17 is very good.
The MSI Titan GT77 is better for engineering and design use because it has a more powerful CPU and GPU, which are very important for demanding tasks, and it doubles the RAM of the LG Gram 17, leading to superior performance capacity. However, the LG Gram 17 offers greater portability and a higher-quality keyboard, which are factors that are somewhat important, making it a practical choice for on-the-go professionals who also consider the comfort of typing.
Content Creation
8.4
9.1
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
32.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent for content creation, while the LG Gram 17 is very 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.
Software Development
8.2
9.1
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent for software development, while the LG Gram 17 is very 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.
Screen Quality
7.4
9.7
17.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
353.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
The MSI Titan GT77 has a better screen than the LG Gram 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The LG Gram 17 boasts a high-resolution display that offers clarity and brightness, making it suitable for everyday tasks and productivity applications where detail and easy readability are appreciated. For engineering and design, its color accuracy is adequate, but professionals might prefer a display with wider color gamuts that represent a broader spectrum more precisely, which might be a limitation. However, it falls short for 3D and gaming due to its lower refresh rate that doesn't provide the fluid visuals necessary for a smooth gaming experience or fast-paced 3D rendering.
Battery
11.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The LG Gram 17 has 11 hours of battery life. The MSI Titan GT77 has 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
Poor
17.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2.9 lbs
WEIGHT
7.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The LG Gram 17 has good portability, while the MSI Titan GT77 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
8.5
The MSI Titan GT77 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
$6,975
$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 Titan GT77 costs $6,975.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.5
8.9
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
353.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.5/10
The MSI Titan GT77 and LG Gram 17 are both very good for general use.
The LG Gram 17 offers a blend of portability and battery life favorable for users on the go, with a lightweight design and good battery capacity, complemented by a capable CPU and ample RAM for smooth multitasking, alongside a high-quality IPS screen that covers a wide color gamut for vivid visuals. Conversely, the MSI Titan GT77 is a powerhouse with a top-tier CPU, double the RAM for even more demanding tasks, and a superior Mini LED display with higher resolution and brightness for outstanding image quality, but it sacrifices portability and battery life, making it more suited for stationary use where performance is a priority over mobility.
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How the LG Gram 17 and the MSI Titan GT77 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG Gram 17 | MSI Titan GT77 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,100 | $6,975 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.7'' | 15.6'' x 13'' x 0.91'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.98 lbs | 7.28 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.91" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.19" | 12.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1260P | Intel i9-13980HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 4 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 2048 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 11 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 353 nits | 602 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8/10 | 5.6/10 | |
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 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 10/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
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 | Yes | |
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 Titan GT77
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Andreas Osthoff | February 2023
"The MSI Titan GT77 HX 13V is the utimate gaming laptop with RTX 4090 & Core i9-13950HX. The new MSI Titan GT77 will most likely only reach a very small group of users due to the high price, but it is still an impressive showcase of what is possible. The high-end gamer combines the best components you can currently get in almost every regard and it is a very good overall package, which does not have to hide behind full-fledged desktop systems."
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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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