LG Gram 17 2025 vs MSI Raider GE77 Comparison

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17 inches | July 2025

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LG Gram 17 2025 vs MSI Raider GE77 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Gram 17 2025 and Raider GE77, two laptops from LG and MSI. LG Gram 17 2025 was introduced to market in July 2025 and MSI Raider GE77 was launched in June 2022. As you can see, Raider GE77 is 3 years older than Gram 17 2025. Let's see if this age difference between two laptops makes a big difference.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of LG Gram 17 2025 and MSI Raider GE77 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

LG Gram 17 2025 Key Specs

Launched in July 2025
17.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 7 255H,Intel Core Ultra 9 285H,Intel Core Ultra 7 256V,Intel Core Ultra 7 258V,Intel Core Ultra 9 288V
GPU: Intel Arc 140T
16GB,32GB Ram
378.8 x 258.8 x 17.8 mm (14.91 x 10.19 x 0.7 inches)
Weight: 1.35 kg (2.98 lbs)

MSI Raider GE77 Key Specs

Launched in June 2022
17.3" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i7 12800HX
GPU: GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile 8GB
16GB Ram
397 x 284 x 25.9 mm (15.63 x 11.18 x 1.02 inches)
Weight: 2.9 kg (6.39 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Gram 17 2025 and Raider GE77 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose LG Gram 17 2025 over MSI Raider GE77

Weight	1.35 kg vs 2.90 kg	1.55 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~85.5% vs ~73.2%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	6.3 mm vs 7 mm	0.7 mm thinner bezels
Screen PPI	178 ppi vs 127 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	2560 x 1600 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
CPU Fabrication Process	3 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	5 nm vs 8 nm	Newer Generation GPU
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	3D Surround Sound Support
WiFi Standard	v7 vs v6E	More advanced Wi-fi connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.3 vs v5.2	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2	Faster USB-C connection

Reasons to choose MSI Raider GE77 over LG Gram 17 2025

Display Size	17.3 inches vs 17 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Refresh Rate	360 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
Max Brightness	400 nits vs 350 nits	Brighter Screen
GPU FLOPS	17.5 TFLOPS vs 4.6 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	More RAM Options
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-A Ports	3x USB 3.2 vs 2x USB 3.2	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No

Common Strengths of MSI Raider GE77 and LG Gram 17 2025

Launch Dates	July 2025 vs June 2022	Both laptops are recent models
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.1 vs 1x HDMI 2.1	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Built-in SD Card Reader	Yes vs Yes	Read & Write SD Cards
Numeric Pad	Yes vs Yes	Fast way to input numbers
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of MSI Raider GE77 and LG Gram 17 2025

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability

LG Gram 17 2025 vs MSI Raider GE77: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the LG Gram 17 2025 and the MSI Raider GE77.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.35 kg (2.98 lbs)	2.9 kg (6.39 lbs)
Surface Area	980 cm2 (151.9 inches2)	1127 cm2 (174.7 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~85.5%	~73.2%
Side Bezel Thickness	~6.3 mm	~7 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.08 kg/inch	0.17 kg/inch
	0.176 lbs/inch	0.374 lbs/inch
Colors	White, Black, Gray	Gray
Cover Opening Angle	130Â°	140Â°

Comparison of the LG Gram 17 2025 and the MSI Raider GE77 External Dimensions

Weight

Gram 17 2025 weighs 1.35 kg (2.98 lbs), whereas the Raider GE77 weighs 2.9 kg (6.39 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

Displays size larger than 17.0 inches

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Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the LG Gram 17 2025 is 0.08 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the MSI Raider GE77 is 0.17 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

LG Gram 17 2025 vs MSI Raider GE77: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core Ultra 7 255H Intel Core Ultra 9 285H Intel Core Ultra 7 256V Intel Core Ultra 7 258V Intel Core Ultra 9 288V	Intel Core i7 12800HX Intel Core i9 12900HX
Base Frequency	2.0 GHz	2.0 GHz
Turbo Frequency	5.1 GHz	4.8 GHz
Number of Cores	16 (6P + 10E)	16
Number of Threads	16	24
L3 Cache	24 MB	25 MB
Integrated GPU	Arc Graphics 140T	Intel UHD Graphics (32EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	3 nm	10 nm

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the LG Gram 17 2025 and MSI Raider GE77.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPU ( Intel Core i7 12800HX ) and compare them:

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel Arc 140T	GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile 16GB
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz	1110 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	2250 MHz	1560 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	35 W	115 W
Type	Integrated	Dedicated
FLOPS	4.6 TFLOPS	15.97 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	8 GB
Memory Type	LPDDR5X	GDDR6
Memory Speed	8.53 Gbps	1750 MHz 14 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	1024	5120
TMUs	64	160
ROPs	32	80

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. LG Gram 17 2025 has a FLOPS value of 4.6 TFLOPS whereas the MSI Raider GE77 ' has a FLOPS value of 17.5 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the LG Gram 17 2025 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB	16GB 32GB 64GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	8533 MHz	4800 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5X	DDR5
Upgradable	No	Yes
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the Gram 17 2025 and the Raider GE77, come with similar RAM capacities of 16 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	LG Gram 17 (2025)	MSI Raider GE77
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✔ Good performance.	✔ Good performance.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	⚠ Can run slowly on CPU with enough RAM and good iGPU.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	77 Wh	99.9 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Bottom
Charge Power	65 W	330 W
Cable Length	1.8 meters

On the other hand, the Raider GE77 features a higher battery capacity of 100 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Gram 17 2025's 77 Wh.

Battery Comparison

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STORAGE
The Raider GE77 offers a larger max storage capacity of 4 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the Gram 17 2025's storage capacity of 2 TB.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	2	2
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

LG Gram 17 2025 vs MSI Raider GE77: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the LG Gram 17 2025 and MSI Raider GE77 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Gram 17 2025 has a display size of 17.0".On the other hand, Raider GE77 has a larger17.3" display.The total usable screen area of the Gram 17 2025 is 838cm² / 130inch² whereas the Raider GE77's total usable screen area is 825cm² / 128inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Gram 17 2025 features a higher pixel density with 178 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size larger than 17.0 inches

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Refresh Rate
The Raider GE77 offers a higher refresh rate of 360 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Brightness
The Raider GE77 offers a higher maximum brightness of 400 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Displays size larger than 17.0 inches

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LG Gram 17 2025 vs MSI Raider GE77 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Gram 17 2025 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v7, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Raider GE77 (v6E).

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both Gram 17 2025 and Raider GE77 have USB-A ports. Gram 17 2025 has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Raider GE77 has 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Gram 17 2025 and Raider GE77 have USB Type-C ports. Gram 17 2025 has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while Raider GE77 has 2x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Both Gram 17 2025 and Raider GE77 are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Both Gram 17 2025 and Raider GE77 feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Both Gram 17 2025 and Raider GE77 come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.

Audio Jack
Both Gram 17 2025 and Raider GE77 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v7	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.3	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	3x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	2x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	Yes
SD CardReader	Yes	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	No	Yes