Lenovo Legion Pro 7i 16″ vs MSI Raider GE78HX 17″
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Comparison summary
- For performance Lenovo Legion Pro 7i 16″ has a lot better performing processor.
- For graphics performance Legion Pro 7i has a better performing graphics card.
- MSI Raider GE78HX 17″ features a bigger display. For portability Raider GE78HX is lighter.
- Raider GE78HX has a bigger SSD.
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i 16″
MSI Raider GE78HX 17″
Compare specifications
| Lenovo Legion Pro 7i 16″ | MSI Raider GE78HX 17″ |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | Intel Core i9-13980HX |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 64gb | 64gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | GeForce RTX 4080 |
| Screen size | |
| 16″ | 17″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| WQXGA (2560 x 1600 pixels) | WQXGA (2560 x 1600 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 11 lbs (4.99 kg) | 6.8 lbs (3.08 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 14.9 x 11.73 x 1.13 inches | |
| (37.85 x 29.79 x 2.87 cm) | |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
| Hard drives | |
| 2000gb SSD | 8000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| November 11, 2026 | October 16, 2023 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $5,479.00 | $5,649.99 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $5,479.00 | $5,649.99 |
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Lenovo Legion Pro 7i 16″ summary
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is a gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2026. It has the GeForce RTX 5080 video card that is good well-suited for playing games. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop has an impressive Intel processor and a decent amount of memory for its price. Just WQXGA resolution is not the best for the 16″ 240 Hz monitor. The 2000gb SSD storage is adequate but could be higher. It is quite bulky at 11 lbs (4.99 kg).
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i 16" WQXGA 240Hz Gaming Laptop, Intel Ultra 9 290HX Plus, GeForce RTX 5080, 16GB GDDR7, 64GB RAM, 3TB Storage(2TB SSD+1TB Docking), Backlit Keyboard, Win 11 Pro, Eclipse Black
ULTRA-SMOOTH 16" WQXGA OLED 240Hz DISPLAY - Enjoy crisp 2560×1600 WQXGA resolution, striking OLED hues, deep black levels, and buttery-smooth visuals for gaming and media consumption. This premium OLED panel brings outstanding image quality, and the 240Hz refresh rate keeps motion silky for incredibly responsive gameplay and a fully immersive viewing experience.Upgraded: Seal is opened for upgrade only, 1-Year warranty on Upgraded RAM/SSD, and original 1-Year Manufacture warranty on remaining components.
HIGH-PERFORMANCE INTEL CORE ULTRA 9 290HX PLUS PROCESSOR - Experience robust computing power with cutting-edge hybrid architecture built for heavy-duty workloads. Run high-end gaming, sophisticated content creation and demanding professional tasks with snappy multitasking, making it perfect for creators and gamers who crave consistent top-tier computing performance.
EFFICIENT 64GB RAM & 2TB SSD - Generous 64GB RAM ensures smooth multitasking and stable performance for resource-heavy workloads, while the 2TB SSD delivers rapid storage access and ample room for games, creative projects, work files and media—ample memory and fast storage combined.
POWERFUL NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 - Experience exceptional graphics performance paired with 16GB high-speed GDDR7 memory, delivering intricate visual details, fluid high-frame-rate gameplay, lifelike ray tracing, and boosted content creation for deeply immersive visual experiences.
BONUS ACCESSORIES & BUSINESS CONNECTIVITY - Package includes 1x 7-in-1 Docking Station with 1TB Storage, 1x 32GBMicroSD Card with Adapter, 1x Type-C Data Cable, 1x 3-in-1 Charging Cable, 1x Suede Cleaning Cloth. Versatile ports include 3 x USB-A, 1 x USB-C, 1 x Thunderbolt 4, 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x Headphone / microphone combo jack, 1x Ethernet (2.5GbE RJ-45), 1 x Electronic shutter switch. Wi-Fi 7 & Bluetooth 5.4. Pre-installed Windows 11 Pro provides a familiar and modern environment for home, office, and school use.
ASIN: B0HQN9J31P
MSI Raider GE78HX 17″ summary
MSI Raider GE78HX is a gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2023. It doesn't come with the top Intel processor, but enough RAM for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 4080 GPU that is poor well-suited for gaming. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. Merely WQXGA resolution is poor for the 17″ 240 Hz monitor. The 8000gb SSD storage is okay. It is lightweight at only 6.8 lbs (3.08 kg).
ME2 MichaelElectronics2 MSI Raider GE78HX Gaming & Entertainment Laptop (Intel i9-13980HX 24-Core, 17.0" 240Hz Wide QXGA (2560x1600), GeForce RTX 4080, 64GB DDR5 5600MHz RAM, Backlit KB, Win 11 Pro)
13th Gen Intel Core i9-13980HX 2.20GHz Processor (upto 5.6GHz, 36MB Cache, 24-Cores, 32-Threads, 8 Performance-cores) ; GeForce RTX 4080 12GB GDDR6 Dual (Integrated+Dedicated) Graphics, VR Ready .
64GB DDR5 SODIMM ; Wi-Fi 6E AX1690i, Bluetooth 5.3, Ethernet LAN (RJ-45), 1080p Full HD Webcam, RGB Backlit Trackpad, .
17.0" Wide QXGA (2560x1600) 240Hz Refresh Rate IPS-level Display; 330W Power Supply, 4-Cell 95 WHr Battery; Dark Grey Color, .
8TB PCIe NVMe SSD; 1 HDMI, Thunderbolt 4 (Type-C), 2 USB 3.2 Type-C Gen2, SD Reader, No Optical Drive, Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack.
Windows 11 Pro-64., 1 Year Manufacturer warranty from MichaelElectronics2 (Professionally upgraded by MichaelElectronics2)
ASIN: B0CL5349FY