LG Gram SuperSlim vs MSI GE76 Raider
The Verdict
LG Gram SuperSlim and MSI GE76 Raider target completely different users, making direct comparison challenging. LG prioritizes ultraportability at 2.18 lbs with an impressively thin 0.43-inch profile, pairing a 15.6-inch OLED display (1920x1080, 400 nits) with Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, 16GB LPDDR5X RAM, and 512GB storage. Battery life reaches 12 hours, making it ideal for business travelers. MSI GE76 Raider emphasizes gaming performance with a bulkier 6.39-lb build, 1.02-inch thickness, and 17.3-inch IPS panel at 2560x1440 with 240Hz refresh rate. It houses Intel Core i9-13950HX, 32GB DDR5, 1TB expandable storage, and delivers superior gaming capabilities despite only 5-hour battery life. At $1699, the LG offers exceptional mobility and display quality for productivity work. MSI's $2499 price reflects gaming-grade components but sacrifices portability entirely. Choose LG for ultra-lightweight productivity computing; select MSI if gaming and creative workloads justify the weight penalty and power requirements.
Who Should Buy
Buy the LG Gram SuperSlim if…
- →Under 1 kg — the lightest 15.6-inch laptop you can buy
- →15.6-inch OLED display in an impossibly thin 0.43-inch chassis
- →Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI in such a thin form factor is impressive
Buy the MSI GE76 Raider if…
- →RTX 4080 Laptop GPU with 175W TGP for near-desktop performance
- →17.3-inch QHD 240Hz display is ideal for competitive gaming
- →99.9 Wh battery is the airline-legal maximum
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
LG Gram SuperSlim
Pros
- Under 1 kg — the lightest 15.6-inch laptop you can buy
- 15.6-inch OLED display in an impossibly thin 0.43-inch chassis
- Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI in such a thin form factor is impressive
- 12-hour battery life despite the razor-thin build
- MIL-STD-810H durability tested despite the low weight
Cons
- FHD resolution on 15.6 inches — should be 2.5K at this price
- Very expensive at $1,699 for the specs
- No USB-A ports — dongles needed for legacy peripherals
- 60Hz display — no high refresh option
MSI GE76 Raider
Pros
- RTX 4080 Laptop GPU with 175W TGP for near-desktop performance
- 17.3-inch QHD 240Hz display is ideal for competitive gaming
- 99.9 Wh battery is the airline-legal maximum
- Excellent Cooler Boost 5 cooling with six heat pipes
- Full port selection including three USB-A and SD card reader
Cons
- 6.39 lbs — firmly a desktop replacement
- 5-hour battery life requires constant access to outlets
- 300-nit display brightness is underwhelming for HDR content
- Gamer aesthetic is not office-friendly
- Included software bloatware is annoying to remove
Full Specifications
| Spec | LG Gram SuperSlim | MSI GE76 Raider |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 2.18 lbs (0.99 kg) | 6.39 lbs (2.9 kg) |
| Material | Magnesium alloy | Aluminum and plastic |
| Dimensions | 14.09 x 9.61 x 0.43 inches | 15.63 x 11.18 x 1.02 inches |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt ports | 2 | 1 |
| USB-A ports | — | 3 |
| SD card | — | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 12 hours | Up to 5 hours |
| Capacity | 60 Wh | 99.9 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6 inches | 17.3 inches |
| Type | OLED | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 240Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 400 | 300 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe | 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe (dual slot) |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5X | 32 GB DDR5 |
| Cores | 16 cores (6P + 8E + 2LPE) | 24 cores (8P + 16E) |
| Chipset | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core i9-13950HX (13th Gen) |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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