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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize a lower price and higher battery life for general use, the LG Ultra 16 is a solid choice with good portability, but moderate performance for intensive tasks. However, if you require a laptop with higher performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the MSI Stealth GS77 offers powerful capabilities with a superior screen for graphics work, albeit at a premium price with lower battery life and portability. Additionally, the MSI has more storage, RAM, and a backlit RGB keyboard, which might be worth the extra investment for serious gaming or professional work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG Ultra 16
- Good portability
- Excellent battery life
Advantages of the MSI Stealth GS77
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.7
8.4
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
270.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
17.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 is very good for general use, while the LG Ultra 16 is good.
The MSI Stealth GS77 stands out for general use due to its larger RAM which enables smoother multitasking, superior CPU for faster processing, and a higher-quality screen which enriches visual experience, though it is less portable and has shorter battery life compared to the LG Ultra 16, which offers a balance with adequate performance for day-to-day tasks, better portability, and longer battery life, making it still a good option for those who prioritize these factors. Both laptops have strengths, with the MSI excelling in high-demand scenarios and the LG being more suited for users needing mobility and extended use without charging.
Gaming and AI
6.2
7.9
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 is good for gaming and AI, while the LG Ultra 16 is only fair.
The MSI Stealth GS77 outperforms the LG Ultra 16 in gaming and 3D primarily because it houses a superior Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and offers a much higher screen refresh rate, enabling smoother gameplay and better handling of graphics-intensive tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.0
8.7
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Stealth GS77 is very good for engineering and design, while the LG Ultra 16 is good.
The MSI Stealth GS77 stands out in engineering and design due to its higher RAM, more advanced CPU, and stronger GPU, plus a screen with superior resolution and color coverage compared to the LG Ultra 16. However, the LG Ultra 16 offers better portability and silent operation, though its hardware and screen quality are less suited for demanding tasks that the MSI model handles with ease.
Content Creation
7.7
8.3
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth GS77 is very good for content creation, while the LG Ultra 16 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
7.5
8.1
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 is very good for software development, while the LG Ultra 16 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
6.2
8.3
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
270.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The MSI Stealth GS77 has a better screen than the LG Ultra 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize screen quality for general use and engineering tasks like CAD or graphics design, the MSI Stealth GS77 offers superior brightness, resolution, and color accuracy covering a wider range of the color spectrum, which enhances visual clarity and detail. However, for gaming or 3D applications, neither the LG Ultra 16 nor the MSI Stealth GS77 have high refresh rates, meaning they aren't optimized for the fast-paced visuals required by such activities. The MSI's screen quality, with better colors and resolution, will still benefit engineers and designers, but gamers should look elsewhere for a smoother visual experience.
Battery
17.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The LG Ultra 16 has 17 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
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The LG Ultra 16 has good portability, while the MSI Stealth GS77 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5
8.0
The MSI Stealth GS77 has very good build quality, while the LG Ultra 16 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,000
$2,499
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The LG Ultra 16 has a price of $1,000 and the MSI Stealth GS77 costs $2,499.
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How the LG Ultra 16 and the MSI Stealth GS77 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG Ultra 16 | MSI Stealth GS77 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $2,499 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.64'' | 15.7'' x 11.2'' x 0.79'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.63 lbs | 6.17 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 15.65" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.78" | 11.16" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 17 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 72 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 270 nits | 305 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 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 | 10/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 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 | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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LG Ultra 16
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Sebastian Jentsch | October 2022
"Unlike the gram, the Ultra PC isn't designed to be as lightweight as possible. The 16-inch laptop is a whole 400 g (0.88 lb) heavier than its 16-inch gram counterpart partly because its chassis is not made of magnesium. Other than that, the Ultra PC seems like a copy of the gram – but with longer battery life, lower noise levels, and a clean, delicate look."
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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