For a balance of performance and cost, the Lenovo Legion 5 16 is a strong contender, offering a newer processor and a more advanced GPU, which is beneficial for gaming, 3D tasks, and machine learning. It also provides a higher resolution screen with a taller aspect ratio, which is great for productivity and multitasking. However, it's heavier and has a shorter battery life compared to the MSI Raider GE67Hx.
On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE67Hx, despite its premium price, boasts an OLED display with superior color reproduction and contrast, making it ideal for professionals who require color accuracy and a visually stunning screen. It's also lighter and offers better portability with a longer battery life. However, its GPU is a generation older than the Lenovo's, which might impact performance in graphics-intensive tasks.
If you prioritize the latest gaming and rendering performance and are okay with a bulkier device, the Lenovo Legion 5 16 is the way to go. But if you value a superior display, portability, and longer battery life for general use and creative work, the MSI Raider GE67Hx is the better choice, provided you're willing to pay extra for these features. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 16 (2024)
Excellent for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE67Hx
Excellent overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.7/10
9.1/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
500.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 5 16 has a better screen than the MSI Raider GE67Hx for software development, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Battery
3.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Lenovo Legion 5 16 has 3.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE67Hx has 5.5 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has very good build quality, while the Lenovo Legion 5 16 (2024) has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,600
$2,349
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Lenovo Legion 5 16 (2024) has a price of $1,600 and the MSI Raider GE67Hx costs $2,349.
The Lenovo Legion 5 16 (2024) and MSI Raider GE67Hx 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.
Gaming and AI
8.5/10
8.7/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and Lenovo Legion 5 16 (2024) are both very good for gaming and AI.
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
8.9/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion 5 16 (2024) to be excellent for engineering and design, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx 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.
Content Creation
8.2/10
8.3/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and Lenovo Legion 5 16 (2024) 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
7.9/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion 5 16 (2024) to be very good for software development, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx 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.
Portability
Fair
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
5.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and Lenovo Legion 5 16 (2024) both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Lenovo Legion 5 16 (2024) and the MSI Raider GE67Hx compare to other laptops
"If you've wanted to dip your toes into PC gaming but can't let go of your console roots, the MSI Raider GE67 HX stakes out an attractive middle ground between the speed and versatility of PC gaming and the comfort and ease of a console. If you can overlook its noisy fans and chintzy touchpad, the Raider provides a powerhouse entertainment experience with an OLED screen that tops most household TVs. It's not cheap, but this gaming machine is more than the sum of its parts."
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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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