Choosing between the Lenovo Flex 5 14 and the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo involves considering your budget and needs; the Lenovo offers a versatile 2-in-1 design and is more affordable, which is good for everyday use and flexibility, while the MSI, being pricier, offers higher performance suitable for tasks like engineering or content creation, with a more premium build and possibly better battery life, but it is less flexible as it doesn't have the 2-in-1 feature. If portability and high-end tasks are your priorities and budget is less of a concern, the MSI might be a better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Flex 5 14
Very good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
6.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo and Lenovo Flex 5 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is somewhat better.
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has a GPU that isn't top-of-the-line, leading to mediocre gaming and 3D performance, and its standard refresh rate doesn't provide the smoothest visuals for fast-paced games. The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo offers similar GPU performance, somewhat limiting gaming and 3D capabilities; however, it also has a typical screen refresh rate and a decent CPU, ensuring moderate performance for casual gaming and applications that don't require the highest graphics settings.
Engineering and Design
7.0/10
8.0/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Flex 5 14 is good.
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 offers a robust CPU and ample RAM which are crucial for engineering software, while its GPU supports moderate design work, and its screen quality is satisfactory for detailed tasks. While not as portable as the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, which also boasts a powerful CPU and high-quality screen, it compensates with a comfortable keyboard and quieter operation, although both have decent speakers for multimedia purposes.
Screen Quality
6.4/10
8.2/10
14.0in
SIZE
13.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
277.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has a better screen than the Lenovo Flex 5 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Lenovo Flex 5 14 offers a decent combination of resolution, panel type, and brightness, providing a satisfactory viewing experience, while the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, with its higher resolution and superior brightness, delivers sharper and more vibrant visuals. In engineering and design, the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo stands out with its wide color gamuts, ensuring more accurate color reproduction for professional work, which is less pronounced in the Lenovo. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D applications due to their lower refresh rates, despite their adequate resolution and panel types.
Battery
11.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has 11.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has 8 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.
Cost
$950
$1,280
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has a price of $950 and the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo costs $1,280.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo Flex 5 14 is good.
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 offers a balance of CPU power and RAM suitable for everyday tasks, with its touchscreen adding value, but it falls behind the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo which boasts superior CPU performance and screen quality along with greater portability and longer battery life, making the MSI better equipped for more demanding general use and on-the-go productivity. While both laptops cater to general uses, the Prestige 13 also edges out with its quieter operation and more effective heat management, though the Flex 5 maintains competitive with its substantial storage and user-friendly keyboard.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.1/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo to be very good for content creation, while the Lenovo Flex 5 14 is good.
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
7.4/10
7.9/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo and Lenovo Flex 5 14 are both good for software development.
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
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
13.0in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo and Lenovo Flex 5 14 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.4/10
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo and Lenovo Flex 5 14 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 Flex 5 14 and the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo compare to other laptops
"The highlight of the latest IdeaPad Flex 5 14 is clearly its AMD CPU. The octa-core Ryzen 7 5700U is insanely fast even when compared to the best Tiger Lake Ultrabooks in the market or even Core H CPUs in many gaming laptops. It's a lot of raw processing power for what is supposed to be a budget 14-inch convertible. If your daily workloads can benefit from extra multi-thread CPU performance, then look no further than the inexpensive AMD-powered Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14. For regular on-the-road browsing or video streaming, however, a slimmer and lighter 10th gen Core Yoga, Spectre, or XPS would be a more balanced option."
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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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