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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize high performance for engineering tasks, 3D rendering, machine learning, or intensive gaming, and don't mind a higher cost and less portability, the MSI Titan GT77 may be the better choice. It has significantly more power in terms of CPU, GPU, and RAM, providing top-tier performance for demanding applications. However, if you prefer a more budget-friendly option with decent performance for general use, and greatly value portability and battery life, the LG Ultra 13 could suit your needs, although it won't handle heavy-duty tasks as well as the MSI. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG Ultra 13
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Titan GT77
- Very good for general use
- 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
General Use
7.2
8.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.5/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is very good for general use, while the LG Ultra 13 is good.
The LG Ultra 13 offers good general use attributes with its capable AMD Ryzen 7 CPU, sufficient RAM, and an IPS screen known for accurate colors and wide viewing angles, making it a solid choice for everyday tasks with the added benefits of excellent portability and longer battery life. On the other hand, the MSI Titan GT77, while less portable and with a shorter battery life, packs a more powerful Intel i9 CPU and far greater RAM, alongside a superior Mini LED screen which delivers exceptional color and contrast, making it better equipped for more demanding tasks and applications.
Gaming and AI
6.1
10.0
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for gaming and AI, while the LG Ultra 13 is only fair.
The MSI Titan GT77 offers superior gaming and 3D performance primarily due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 4080 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz, much better suited for fast-paced visuals compared to the LG Ultra 13, which has a less capable integrated AMD Ryzen 7 4700U Vega 7 GPU and a standard refresh rate of 60Hz. The Titan's screen quality and CPU are also higher-end which benefits demanding applications, but this comes at the cost of portability and a higher price compared to the more modest and lighter LG Ultra 13.
Engineering and Design
6.6
10.0
4.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for engineering and design, while the LG Ultra 13 is only fair.
The LG Ultra 13 is fair for engineering and design as it offers a mid-range processor and integrated graphics, while the MSI Titan GT77 excels with a top-tier CPU, a powerful dedicated GPU, and a superior high-resolution display, essential for intensive tasks and detailed work. However, the LG Ultra 13 gains an advantage in portability and battery life, being lighter and more compact, which could be crucial for users who prioritize mobility over raw power.
Content Creation
7.2
9.1
4.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent for content creation, while the LG Ultra 13 is 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
7.2
9.1
4.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
1920 x 1080
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 Ultra 13 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
6.9
9.7
13.3in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
The MSI Titan GT77 has a better screen than the LG Ultra 13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The LG Ultra 13's screen offers satisfactory resolution and brightness for daily tasks and professional design work, ensuring clear images and accurate color representation. However, its refresh rate may not be high enough for smooth rendering in 3D applications, which could hinder gaming experiences. Conversely, the MSI Titan GT77 boasts exceptional color accuracy and a wide color gamut ideal for precision in engineering and design, but like the LG, it falls short for gaming due to a lower refresh rate despite its superior resolution and panel technology.
Battery
10.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The LG Ultra 13 has 10 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
Excellent
Poor
13.3in
SIZE
17.3in
2.1 lbs
WEIGHT
7.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The LG Ultra 13 has excellent portability, while the MSI Titan GT77 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The MSI Titan GT77 has very good build quality, while the LG Ultra 13 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$529
$6,975
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The LG Ultra 13 has a price of $529 and the MSI Titan GT77 costs $6,975.
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How the LG Ultra 13 and the MSI Titan GT77 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG Ultra 13 | MSI Titan GT77 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$529 | $6,975 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2021 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.1'' x 8.1'' x 0.6'' | 15.6'' x 13'' x 0.91'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.16 lbs | 7.28 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.08" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.14" | 12.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 4700U | Intel i9-13980HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 4 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 51 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 602 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 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 | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 10/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 4 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Joshua Goldman | April 2017
"The 13.3-inch LG Gram is a fine fit if you need to travel as light as possible for as long as possible without spending a fortune to do it. It might not be particularly sturdy or have an eye-catching design and its webcam is less than ideal, but with its sharp touch display, comfortable backlit keyboard, responsive touchpad and a fingerprint reader for extra security, the Gram makes a respectible everyday laptop for business or school work."
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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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