Lenovo Legion Pro 7 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080 and Ryzen 9 MSI Vector 17 HX with RTX 4080 in 2025 Comparison

Lenovo Legion Pro 7 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080 and Ryzen 9 $2,499	MSI Vector 17 HX with RTX 4080 in 2025 $2,699	Asus Rog Strix Scar 15 with RTX 3070 Ti and i9 12th Gen
Overview
Brand
Lenovo	MSI
Model
Legion Pro 7 Gaming Laptop	Vector 17 HX A14VHG-649US
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 12GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB GDDR6
RTX 4080 Laptops
RAM
32GB DDR5	32GB DDR5-5600MHz
32GB Laptops
Storage
1TB SSD	1TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD
1TB Laptops
Display
16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) Display, 240Hz	17-inch QHD+ (2560 x 1600), 240Hz
Operating System
Windows 11	Windows 11 Pro
Weight
2.5 kg or 5.51 lbs	2.65 kg or 5.84 lbs
Color
Onyx Grey	Black
Processor
CPU
AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX	Intel Core i9-14900HX
AMD Ryzen 9 Laptops \| Intel Core i9 Laptops
Cores
16 Cores (8 Performance Cores + 8 Efficient Cores)	24 Cores (8 Performance Cores + 16 Efficient Cores)
Threads
32 Threads	32 Threads
Base Clock
2.5 GHz	2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 5.4 GHz	Up to 5.4 GHz
Cache
64MB L3 Cache	36MB Intel Smart Cache
TDP
55W	55W
Display
Screen Size
16 inches	17 inches
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)	2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
Refresh Rate
240Hz	240Hz
Response Time
3ms	3ms
Panel Type
IPS	IPS
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3	100% DCI-P3
Brightness
Up to 500 nits	Up to 500 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:10	16:10
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, G-Sync	Anti-Glare, G-Sync
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
VRAM
12GB GDDR6	16GB GDDR6
Ray Tracing
Yes	Yes
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3	Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3
Additional Features
MUX Switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus	MUX Switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
5600MHz	5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB	Yes, up to 64GB
Storage
Primary Storage
1TB SSD	1TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Not specified	Not specified
RAID Support
No	No
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, with Macro Functionality	Yes, with Macro Functionality
RGB Customization
Yes, via Legion Spectrum	Yes, via MSI Mystic Light
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning	AI-powered performance tuning
Performance
Cooling Technology
Legion Coldfront 5.0 with advanced thermal design	MSI Cooler Boost 5 with dual fans and six heat pipes
Overclocking Support
Yes, via Lenovo Vantage	Yes, via MSI Center
Performance Modes
Silent, Performance, Turbo	Silent, Balanced, Extreme Performance
Benchmark Scores
Not specified	Not specified
Battery
Capacity
80Wh	99Wh
Backup Time
Up to 6 hours (varies with usage)	Up to 6 hours (varies with usage)
Charging Type
Fast Charging	Fast Charging
Power Adapter
330W	330W
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth
5.3	5.3
Ports
1 x HDMI 2.1, 2 x USB Type-A 3.2, 2 x USB Type-C 3.2, 1 x Thunderbolt 4, 1 x 2.5G LAN port, 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack	1 x HDMI 2.1, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1 x Thunderbolt 4, 1 x 2.5G LAN port, 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet	Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet
Key Travel
1.9mm	1.8mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Yes
Touchpad Features
Large Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support	Large Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support
Audio
Speakers
Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos	Dynaudio speakers with Hi-Res Audio
Audio Enhancements
Hi-Res Audio, AI Noise-Canceling Technology	Nahimic 3D Audio
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes, 3.5mm combo jack
Camera
Webcam
1080p FHD	1080p FHD
Privacy Shutter
Yes	Yes
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and Plastic	Aluminum and Magnesium Alloy
Color Options
Onyx Grey	Black
RGB Lighting
Yes, Legion Spectrum RGB	Yes, Mystic Light with panoramic aurora lighting
Dimensions
35.9 x 26.3 x 2.4 cm	39.7 x 27.0 x 2.5 cm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with Legion Coldfront 5.0	Yes, with Cooler Boost 5
Software
Pre-installed Lenovo Vantage for system control and customization	Pre-installed MSI Center for system control and customization
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Yes
Power Adapter
Yes, 330W	Yes, 330W
User Manual
Yes	Yes
Warranty Card
Yes	Yes
Additional Accessories
None	None
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0	2024.0
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: Lenovo Legion Pro 7 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080 and Ryzen 9 or MSI Vector 17 HX with RTX 4080 in 2025?

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