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Updated March 14, 2024·
The MSI Stealth GS77 offers high performance for gaming or professional tasks such as video editing or 3D modeling, but it comes at a higher price and is less portable due to its size and weight. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is more affordable, lightweight, and has a compact design, making it ideal for general use and easy to carry around. However, its performance may not be as robust for demanding applications. Consider how much you value portability versus power and your primary use case as well as your budget. Give Feedback
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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 overall build quality
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x
- Excellent portability
Key differences
General Use
8.4
7.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
305.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is good.
The MSI Stealth GS77 provides powerful CPU performance and ample RAM that can handle a range of tasks smoothly, with a high-quality screen and long battery life making it ideal for continuous, versatile use, though it is less portable due to its size. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x offers greater portability with good CPU and RAM for everyday tasks, a fine screen, and decent battery life, but it may not cater as well to those needing robust performance for intensive applications.
Gaming and AI
7.9
6.6
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The MSI Stealth GS77 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is only fair.
The MSI Stealth GS77 offers a more powerful GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, making it well-suited for smooth and visually intensive gaming and 3D applications. While the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has a quality screen and capable CPU, its GPU and refresh rate lag behind the MSI, compromising performance for more demanding graphics tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.7
7.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Stealth GS77 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is good.
The MSI Stealth GS77 offers a powerful CPU, abundant RAM, and a high-quality GPU, which are essential for demanding engineering software and tasks, along with a sharp, color-accurate screen that benefits design work. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, while still capable for engineering tasks, trades off some performance for better portability and a quieter operation, and it also has a high-quality keyboard which can be a boon for extended typing sessions.
Screen Quality
8.3
8.2
17.3in
SIZE
13.5in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
305.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The MSI Stealth GS77 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x for gaming and AI, software development, and content creation.
When considering general use, both the MSI Stealth GS77 and Lenovo ThinkBook 13x have displays with the clarity and brightness that make viewing documents and surfing the web a pleasant experience. For engineering and design work, their screens offer a wide range of colors, essential for accurately displaying complex visuals and detailed projects. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates make them less suitable as they may not provide as smooth motion as screens with faster refresh rates, which can be particularly noticeable in fast-paced scenarios.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The MSI Stealth GS77 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has 8 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
Fair
Excellent
17.3in
SIZE
13.5in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has excellent portability, while the MSI Stealth GS77 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,499
$1,399
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The MSI Stealth GS77 has a price of $2,499 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x costs $1,399.
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Key similarities
Content Creation
8.3
8.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth GS77 and Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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
8.1
7.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Stealth GS77 to be very good for software development, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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.
Build Quality
8.0
7.6
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Stealth GS77 to have very good build quality, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Stealth GS77 | Lenovo ThinkBook 13x |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,499 | $1,399 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | January 30, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 11.2'' x 0.79'' | 11.6'' x 8.1'' x 0.5'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.17 lbs | 2.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.65" | 11.6" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.16" | 8.1" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 74 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 13.5" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2880 x 1920 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 305 nits | 500 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.5/10 | 9.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 8.4/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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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 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.
About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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