MSI Katana GF76 17″ (GF76001) vs Lenovo LOQ 15″
Comparison summary
- Lenovo LOQ 15″ is a winner for gaming while also being better priced.
- For performance MSI Katana GF76 17″ has a lot better performing processor. LOQ contains more memory.
- LOQ has Windows 11 Home, which is better than Windows 10 that is in Katana GF76.
- For graphics performance LOQ has a lot better performing graphics card.
- Katana GF76 features a bigger display. For portability LOQ is lighter. Its also slimmer and smaller in size.
MSI Katana GF76 17″ (GF76001)
Lenovo LOQ 15″
Compare specifications
| MSI Katana GF76 17″ (GF76001) | Lenovo LOQ 15″ |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core i7-11800H | AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 16gb | 64gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 3050 Ti | GeForce RTX 4050 |
| Screen size | |
| 17.3″ | 15.6″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) | Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 8 lbs (3.63 kg) | 5.25 lbs (2.38 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 15.67 x 10.75 x 0.99 inches | 14.17 x 10.19 x 0.86 inches |
| (39.8 x 27.3 x 2.51 cm) | (35.99 x 25.88 x 2.18 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 10 | Windows 11 Home |
| Hard drives | |
| 500gb SSD | |
| Release date | |
| June 3, 2023 | April 17, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $1,087.50 | $1,044.50 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $1,087.50 | $1,044.50 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
MSI Katana GF76 17″ (GF76001)
Lenovo LOQ 15″
Compare MSI Katana GF76 17″ / Lenovo LOQ 15″ vs other gaming laptops:
MSI Katana GF76 17″ (GF76001) summary
MSI Katana GF76 is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2023. It has an excellent Intel processor and enough memory for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti video card that is poor for playing games. You can play older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can run 40% of the games published this year. Full HD resolution is fine for the 17″ 144 Hz screen. The 500gb SSD storage is ordinary. It is quite hefty at 8 lbs (3.63 kg).
msi Katana GF76 17.3” 144Hz FHD Gaming Laptop: Intel Core i7-11800H, NVIDIA Geforce RTX 3050 Ti, 16GB DDR4, 512GB NVMe SSD, Win 10: Black 11UD-001US
Intel Core i7-11800H 8 Core
Ray-Tracing: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti GPU powered by the NVIDIA 2nd gen RTX architecture for the most realistic ray-traced graphics and cutting-edge AI features.
FHD Display: The 17.3” 144Hz FHD display delivers smooth refresh rate for seamless and vibrant gameplay.
MSI Intelligent Technology: MSI Laptops now accelerate work and play even faster and more efficiently than ever before, taking automatic tuning to a whole new level.
ASIN: B0C5S6NXCH
Lenovo LOQ 15″ summary
Lenovo LOQ is an okay value Windows gaming laptop released in 2026. It has the GeForce RTX 4050 graphics card that is reasonable for playing games. You can run older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can play 60% of the games published this year. The laptop doesn't have the best AMD processor, however a good amount of memory for its price. Full HD resolution is ok for the 15″ 144 Hz IPS display. Lenovo LOQ is quite heavy at 5.25 lbs (2.38 kg).
Lenovo LOQ Gaming Laptop, GeForce RTX 4050, AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS Processor
【Processor】 AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS Processor (4 Cores, 8 Threads, 8 MB L3 Cache, 2 MB L2 Cache, 3.2 GHz Base Frequency, Up to 4.2 GHz Max Turbo Frequency).
【Graphics】NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6GB GDDR6.
【Display】 15.6 inch Non-Touch Display, 144Hz, FHD (1920 x 1080), IPS, Anti-glare, 300 nits, G-SYNC.
【RAM and Storage】 Up to 64GB DDR5 RAM. Up to 8TB PCIe M.2 SSD.
【Tech Specs】 1x USB-C, 3x USB-A, 1x HDMI, 1x Ethernet RJ45, 1x headphone/microphone combo jack, WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2. Windows 11 Home, 64-bit, English. White Backlight Keyboard.
ASIN: B0FR51DFSY