The Lenovo Flex 5 offers good value; it's affordable and versatile with its 2-in-1 design, ideal for everyday tasks and moderate multitasking. The Flex 5 might not be the best for power-intensive activities though. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, while more expensive, provides higher performance suitable for demanding applications, including 3D work, machine learning, and engineering software. It's also lighter, making it more portable, but it could have shorter battery life compared to the Flex 5. Decide based on whether your priority is saving money and flexibility or if you need a high-performing, portable machine for advanced tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Flex 5 14
Very good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo
Very good for general use
Very good for content creation
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
1920 x 1200
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 14 AI Evo and Lenovo Flex 5 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is somewhat better.
The Lenovo Flex 5 14's integrated graphics provide limited performance for gaming and 3D applications, and its standard screen refresh rate isn't ideal for fast-paced gaming visuals. The MSI Prestige 14, while offering a more potent CPU for smoother overall performance and a higher quality screen for better visuals, also comes with integrated graphics, which restrict its gaming and 3D capabilities.
Engineering and Design
7.0/10
7.8/10
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 14 AI Evo and Lenovo Flex 5 14 are both good for engineering and design, though the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is somewhat better.
The Lenovo Flex 5 14, with its capable CPU and ample RAM, supports engineering and design applications efficiently, while its quality screen enhances visual clarity for detailed work; however, its GPU may limit performance in highly demanding graphics tasks. The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, offering a balance of a robust CPU, high RAM, and a more powerful GPU, excels in engineering tasks, especially those requiring intense graphical processing, and while it is lighter and thus more portable, it may come with a higher price tag and louder operating noise.
Screen Quality
6.4/10
7.8/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
277.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 14 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.
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 offers a balance in screen resolution and brightness that suffices for everyday tasks, but its limited color range and moderate resolution fall short for detailed engineering work and its standard refresh rate is less ideal for the fast visuals required in gaming and 3D applications. The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, with its higher brightness and better color accuracy, provides a crisper and more vibrant display beneficial for both general use and demanding engineering and design tasks, but like the Lenovo, its screen's standard refresh rate isn't optimal for the smooth rendering needed in gaming and 3D scenarios. Overall, both laptops have screens that perform competently for general and professional use but gamers and 3D artists may find them lacking due to their respective refresh rates.
Battery
11.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has 11.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 14 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
$1,300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has a price of $950 and the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo costs $1,300.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 14 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 between performance and affordability, with a decent CPU and RAM, making it suitable for everyday tasks, while also being lightweight for portability. However, the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo stands out with a superior screen and longer battery life, along with a more robust CPU and RAM configuration, lending it an edge for more intensive applications and multitasking, even though it may come at a higher price.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.0/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 14 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
7.7/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 14 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
14.0in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 14 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 14 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 14 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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