For a balance of performance and portability with a focus on gaming and engineering tasks, the Lenovo Legion 5 16 is a strong contender. It offers a larger 16-inch screen with a higher refresh rate, which is great for fast-paced gaming and smoother visuals, though it lacks a touchscreen. The Legion's more powerful processor and dedicated gaming aesthetics make it suitable for intensive tasks, and it has better thermal management for sustained performance. However, it's heavier and less portable than the MSI Creator M14.
On the other hand, if you prioritize a more compact and lightweight design for on-the-go productivity, along with a touchscreen display, the MSI Creator M14 is the way to go. Its screen has a higher pixel density, resulting in sharper images, which is beneficial for detailed creative work. The MSI also comes with Windows 11 Pro, which may offer additional business and security features that are valuable for professional use. While it has a slightly less powerful processor, it still packs a punch for general use and creative tasks, and its battery life is longer, making it more suitable for users who need to work untethered for extended periods. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 16 (2024)
Excellent for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the MSI Creator M14
Good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.5/10
7.3/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The Lenovo Legion 5 16 (2024) is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Creator M14 is good.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
9.0/10
8.4/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 5 16 (2024) is excellent for engineering and design, while the MSI Creator M14 is very good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Screen Quality
8.7/10
7.5/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
500.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 5 16 has a better screen than the MSI Creator M14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Battery
3.5 Hours
4.5 Hours
The Lenovo Legion 5 16 has 3.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Creator M14 has 4.5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Fair
Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
5.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The MSI Creator M14 has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 5 16 (2024) has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,350
$1,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo Legion 5 16 (2024) has a price of $1,350 and the MSI Creator M14 costs $1,500.
The Lenovo Legion 5 16 (2024) and MSI Creator M14 are both very good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Content Creation
8.2/10
8.0/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion 5 16 (2024) and MSI Creator M14 are both very good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
8.0/10
7.8/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion 5 16 (2024) to be very good for software development, while the MSI Creator M14 is good.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.8/10
The MSI Creator M14 and Lenovo Legion 5 16 (2024) both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Lenovo Legion 5 16 (2024) and the MSI Creator M14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
Lenovo Legion 5 16 (2024)
MSI Creator M14
GENERAL
Price
Price
$1,350
$1,500
Release Date
Release Date
January 1, 2024
March 1, 2024
Overall Dimensions
Overall Dimensions
14.3'' x 10.3'' x 0.97''
12.4'' x 9.2'' x 0.88''
Weight
Weight
5.6 lbs
3.53 lbs
Width
Width
14.31"
12.39"
Depth
Depth
10.25"
9.19"
INTERNAL
Processor
Processor
Intel i9-14900HX
Intel i7-13620H
RAM
RAM
32 GB
32 GB
DDR Memory Version
DDR Memory Version
5
5
RAM Slots
RAM Slots
2
2
Storage
Storage
1024 GB
1024 GB
Storage Slots
Storage Slots
2
1
Graphics
Graphics
RTX 4060 (140 W)
RTX 4060 (45 W)
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus
Yes
No
GPU Type
GPU Type
Dedicated
Dedicated
GPU Memory (VRAM)
GPU Memory (VRAM)
8 GB
8 GB
Supports DLSS
Supports DLSS
Yes
Yes
Supports Ray Tracing
Supports Ray Tracing
Yes
Yes
BATTERY
Battery Life
Battery Life
3.5 Hours
4.5 Hours
Battery Capacity
Battery Capacity
80 Wh
53.5 Wh
SCREEN
Diagonal Size
Diagonal Size
16"
14"
Display Technology
Display Technology
IPS
IPS
Resolution
Resolution
2560 x 1600
2880 x 1800
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
240Hz
60Hz
Display Brightness
Display Brightness
500 nits
350 nits
Screen Aspect Ratio
Screen Aspect Ratio
16:10
16:10
Pixel Density
Pixel Density
188.68 PPI
242.59 PPI
Contrast
Contrast
1068: 1
1019: 1
Display Response Time
Display Response Time
14.5 ms
12.9 ms
DCI-P3
DCI-P3
71 %
100 %
sRGB
sRGB
99 %
100 %
Adobe RGB
Adobe RGB
73 %
85 %
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS
Build Quality Score
Build Quality Score
7.4/10
7.8/10
Portability Score
Portability Score
6.6/10
7.8/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
Gaming Laptop Appearance
Yes
No
Premium Business Laptop
Premium Business Laptop
No
No
Fan Noise Score
Fan Noise Score
6.5/10
7.8/10
Facial Recognition
Facial Recognition
No
No
Upper Side Temp (Max)
Upper Side Temp (Max)
42.8°C
Lower Side Temp (Max)
Lower Side Temp (Max)
50°C
Palm Rest Temp (Max)
Palm Rest Temp (Max)
26.2°C
Keyboard Lighting Color
Keyboard Lighting Color
RGB
White
Warranty Period
Warranty Period
1 year
1 year
HARDWARE FEATURES
Keyboard Quality Score
Keyboard Quality Score
8.5/10
8/10
Speaker Quality Score
Speaker Quality Score
7/10
7.5/10
Webcam
Webcam
1080p
720p
Fingerprint Reader
Fingerprint Reader
No
Yes
Backlit Keyboard
Backlit Keyboard
Yes
Yes
Number Pad
Number Pad
Yes
No
CONNECTIVITY
USB Type-A
USB Type-A
4
3
USB-C ports
USB-C ports
2
1
USB-C Charging
USB-C Charging
Yes
No
Display Outputs
Display Outputs
3
2
Thunderbolt Ports
Thunderbolt Ports
0
0
DisplayPorts
DisplayPorts
0
0
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
1
1
Ethernet
Ethernet
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth Version
5.1
5.3
WiFi Version
WiFi Version
6E
6E
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About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
About MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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