Lenovo Legion Pro 7i RTX 5080 vs MSI Raider GE78 HX RTX 5080

MSI Raider GE78 HX RTX 5080 wins — MSI Raider GE78 HX RTX 5080 wins on value with $680 lower MSRP and larger 18-inch display while matching RTX 5080 perfor…

Scores: Lenovo Legion Pro 7i RTX 5080 8/10 · MSI Raider GE78 HX RTX 5080 8.5/10

MSI Raider GE78 HX RTX 5080 wins on value with $680 lower MSRP and larger 18-inch display while matching RTX 5080 performance (per Notebookcheck and manufacturer data). Lenovo Legion Pro 7i offers superior OLED contrast on a smaller chassis but costs more. The MSI provides better screen real estate for gaming and productivity at a lower price point.

Lenovo Legion Pro 7i RTX 5080 lists at $3,179 while MSI Raider GE78 HX RTX 5080 lists at $2,499 — MSI Raider GE78 HX RTX 5080 undercuts Lenovo Legion Pro 7i RTX 5080 by $680 (27%).

Spec-by-spec comparison

Lenovo Legion Pro 7i RTX 5080MSI Raider GE78 HX RTX 5080
Display16-inch 2560x1600 240Hz OLED18-inch QHD+ 240Hz IPS
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 275HXIntel Core Ultra 9 285HX
GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU 16GB GDDR7
RAM/Storage32GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD32GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD

Lenovo Legion Pro 7i RTX 5080

What works

  • OLED display with superior contrast and color accuracy
  • Compact 16-inch chassis for better portability
  • High 240Hz refresh rate on OLED panel

What doesn't

  • Higher MSRP of $3179
  • Smaller 16-inch screen versus 18-inch competitor

MSI Raider GE78 HX RTX 5080

What works

  • Lower MSRP of $2499 for better value
  • Larger 18-inch QHD+ 240Hz IPS display
  • Includes Wi-Fi 7 connectivity

What doesn't

  • IPS panel lacks OLED contrast levels
  • Larger 18-inch chassis reduces portability

Bottom line

Our pick: MSI Raider GE78 HX RTX 5080.

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