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Updated January 10, 2024·
For general use, the Lenovo Flex 5 has a touchscreen and slightly better battery life, making it versatile for everyday tasks, but the MSI Prestige 15, with a stronger dedicated graphics card, is better for 3D work, machine learning, and engineering applications. If portability is a priority, the Lenovo is slightly lighter and more compact, but the MSI offers more screen real estate which might be beneficial for productivity. Both laptops are similarly priced and well-suited for general use, yet the MSI may have an edge in specialized tasks at the expense of a bit of battery life. Consider your primary activities when choosing between the two. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Flex 5 14
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 15
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.4
6.8
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
277.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
298.0 nits
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 15 for software development, while the MSI Prestige 15 has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
When evaluating laptops for general use, the MSI Prestige 15's higher resolution and brightness make it more appealing than the Lenovo Flex 5 14, offering clearer and more vibrant visuals. For engineering and design tasks, the Prestige 15 stands out with its better color accuracy and wider color gamuts, which are crucial for precision in professional creative work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short due to their lower refresh rates, although their resolution and panel types provide a decent but not ideal experience for these visually intensive tasks.
Battery
11.5 Hours
7.5 Hours
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has 11.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 15 has 7.5 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
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has very good portability, while the MSI Prestige 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$950
$1,044
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has a price of $950 and the MSI Prestige 15 costs $1,044.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.5
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
277.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
298.0 nits
11.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 and MSI Prestige 15 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 is well-suited for general use due to its powerful AMD processor, substantial RAM and storage for multitasking, touchscreen with good color coverage, and long battery life coupled with light weight form, making it portable. The MSI Prestige 15 also serves general use requirements with its capable Intel CPU, ample RAM, high-quality IPS screen for clear visuals, long battery life, and dedicated Nvidia graphics, although it's slightly heavier, which can affect portability.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.3
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Prestige 15 and Lenovo Flex 5 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has an integrated AMD Vega 8 GPU which is less powerful for gaming compared to the MSI Prestige 15's dedicated Nvidia GTX 1650 Max-Q; however, both laptops have similar screen refresh rates, indicating they are not ideal for high-end gaming which requires higher refresh rates for smoother visuals. When considering CPU and screen quality, both have adequate processors and display panels that offer satisfying screen quality, yet they don't reach the high standards required by the most demanding gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.0
7.2
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 15 and Lenovo Flex 5 14 are both good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 is equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 processor and integrated Vega 8 graphics, providing robust performance and a versatile 2-in-1 design with a high-resolution touchscreen, making it suitable for hands-on engineering and design work.
Content Creation
7.6
7.5
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 and MSI Prestige 15 are both 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
7.4
7.2
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 and MSI Prestige 15 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.
Build Quality
7.0
7.4
The MSI Prestige 15 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 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo Flex 5 14 | MSI Prestige 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$950 | $1,044 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | December 1, 2022 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | 14.1'' x 9.2'' x 0.74'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.42 lbs | 3.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.32" | 14.05" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.85" | 9.2" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | Intel i5-1240P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 11.5 Hours | 7.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 52.5 Wh | 82 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 277 nits | 298 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Lenovo Flex 5 14
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Allen Ngo | May 2021
"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."
MSI Prestige 15
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Mario Petzold | December 2022
"The MSI Prestige 15 offers a dazzling 4K image quality, and solid performance. The MSI Prestige 15 appears to consistently implement the guiding principle of throttling the solid and efficient hardware to such an extent that content creation succeeds perfectly. Performance-hungry tasks, on the other hand, are slowed down a little by the reduced power consumption. Conversely, this means that the case remains relatively cool and the dual fan subdued. The battery life also benefits somewhat. So the losses aren't really dramatic because full performance is still available for short bursts."
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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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