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Updated January 10, 2024·
For general use with a preference for portability and battery life, the LG Gram 17 is lighter and offers better battery life, making it easier to carry around and use for longer periods without charging. However, if performance in 3D tasks, machine learning, or gaming is a priority, you'll find the MSI Vector GP76 with its powerful dedicated graphics card to be a better fit, although this comes at the cost of decreased battery life and increased weight. The MSI also excels in high refresh rate applications, which is particularly beneficial for gaming. Both laptops have large screens and ample storage and RAM for a range of tasks, but the LG Gram 17 offers a higher resolution and slightly better color accuracy for tasks like photo editing. Consider your most critical needs—portability and battery life or higher performance for specialized tasks—to guide your decision. 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 Vector GP76
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.5
8.0
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
353.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The LG Gram 17 and MSI Vector GP76 are both very good for general use, though the LG Gram 17 is somewhat better.
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.
Gaming and AI
6.5
8.4
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Vector GP76 is very good for gaming and AI, while the LG Gram 17 is only fair.
The LG Gram 17 is suitable for gaming and 3D tasks with its capable integrated graphics, but the MSI Vector GP76 delivers a superior experience due to its powerful dedicated Nvidia graphics card and a much higher screen refresh rate, which are very important for smooth and immersive gameplay. Though both have good screen quality and processors that are somewhat important, the MSI's gaming-optimized GPU and refresh rate give it a significant edge in gaming and 3D performance over the LG Gram 17.
Engineering and Design
8.0
8.7
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Vector GP76 and LG Gram 17 are both very good for engineering and design, though the MSI Vector GP76 is somewhat better.
The MSI Vector GP76 is favored for engineering and design due to its more powerful CPU and superior GPU, which are very important for tasks demanding high-performance computing and advanced graphics handling, whereas the LG Gram 17, although it has a high-quality screen and ample RAM, may not match the raw processing and graphics power of the MSI. However, the LG Gram 17's lightweight design and longer battery life make it more portable, balancing between performance for design tasks and convenience for on-the-go use.
Software Development
8.2
7.6
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The LG Gram 17 is very good for software development, while the MSI Vector GP76 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.
Screen Quality
7.4
7.9
17.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
353.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
The LG Gram 17 has a better screen than the MSI Vector GP76 for software development, and content creation, while the MSI Vector GP76 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The LG Gram 17 offers a large, high-resolution display with good brightness, making documents and web pages crisp and easy to read, which is ideal for general use; however, its lower refresh rate limits its capability for smooth 3D rendering and fast-paced gaming. For engineering and design professionals who need accurate color representation, this laptop's ability to cover a wide range of color gamuts provides a true-to-life visual experience. On the other hand, the MSI Vector GP76, while also offering a good screen for general use and color-accurate display for professional design work, falls short for gaming and 3D applications due to a refresh rate that doesn't match the smoother visuals demanded by those specific tasks.
Battery
11.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The LG Gram 17 has 11 hours of battery life. The MSI Vector GP76 has 4 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 Vector GP76 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
8.0
The MSI Vector GP76 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
$1,760
$500
$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 Vector GP76 costs $1,760.
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Key similarities
Content Creation
8.4
8.0
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Gram 17 and MSI Vector GP76 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.
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How the LG Gram 17 and the MSI Vector GP76 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG Gram 17 | MSI Vector GP76 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,100 | $1,760 | ||
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 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 2048 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 11 Hours | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 65 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 353 nits | 264 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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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 Vector GP76
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Marvin Gollor | May 2022
"The MSI Vector GP76 12UGS is a gaming laptop on speed. The advantages are clear: The Vector GP76 is a real gamer with its 360 Hz display and super-fast response times. In addition, the Core i7-12700H has double the power of the CPU in its predecessor and another highlight is the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti with a real power consumption of 150 watts. This places the device in the top range of our database. The Vector can also operate rather quietly, offers a full sound range, improved battery runtimes, a key-configurable RGB keyboard, a very stable chassis and good upgrade options. Moreover, the display produces a nice, rich and clear picture."
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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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