For everyday tasks and flexibility, the Lenovo Flex 5 14 stands out with its touchscreen and 360-degree hinge, making it highly versatile. It's somewhat lighter and offers slightly longer battery life, so it's more suited for on-the-go use. Alternatively, the MSI Prestige 16, while heavier, boasts higher performance with more RAM, making it better suited for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering software. The MSI also features a higher-resolution display, but it doesn't have a touchscreen. If price is a consideration, the Lenovo tends to be less expensive, whereas the MSI has a higher cost reflecting its additional capabilities. 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 16
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.7/10
8.4/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
277.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
11.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The MSI Prestige 16 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Flex 5 14 is good.
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 offers decent general use capabilities with a touchscreen and good portability, making it versatile for varied tasks but with less raw power and shorter battery life. In contrast, the MSI Prestige 16 provides higher performance due to its better CPU, double the RAM, superior screen quality, and longer battery life, but this comes at the expense of greater weight which affects its portability.
Engineering and Design
7.0/10
8.2/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Flex 5 14 is good.
The MSI Prestige 16 outshines the Lenovo Flex 5 14 for engineering and design due to its more powerful Intel CPU, double the RAM, and a better GPU, which are crucial for demanding tasks; additionally, it boasts a larger, higher-resolution screen conducive to detailed work. Although it is heavier and less portable, the Prestige 16 offers superior keyboard and speaker quality and has a more subdued operating noise compared to the Flex 5 14, enhancing the overall user experience.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.3/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Prestige 16 is 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
8.1/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 16 is very good for software development, while the Lenovo Flex 5 14 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.
Screen Quality
6.4/10
8.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
277.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 16 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 has a screen that provides adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks, but the color precision and lower brightness might not suit detailed engineering work or deliver the vibrant visuals preferred in design. The MSI Prestige 16 offers higher resolution and brightness, allowing for more precise color matching and clearer details, which are essential for professional engineering and design work. Since both laptops lack high refresh rates, neither is ideal for the smooth visuals that gaming and 3D applications benefit from, particularly for fast-paced scenes or professional level 3D modeling.
Battery
11.5 Hours
7.5 Hours
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has 11.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 16 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
16.0in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has very good portability, while the MSI Prestige 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$950
$1,611
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has a price of $950 and the MSI Prestige 16 costs $1,611.
The MSI Prestige 16 and Lenovo Flex 5 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The MSI Prestige 16 outperforms the Lenovo Flex 5 14 for gaming and 3D tasks due to its more powerful Intel Iris Xe graphics and a higher refresh rate screen, which can deliver smoother visuals. Additionally, the Prestige 16 has better screen quality, with higher resolution and color accuracy, which is beneficial for gaming and 3D content, while both have capable CPUs that are less critical but still relevant to overall performance.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.4/10
The MSI Prestige 16 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 16 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."
"The MSI Prestige 16 Evo: 2023's best value 16” thin & light laptop with i7-13700H. One of the top choices for professionals and students seeking a high-performance, portable computing solution in 2023. While the MSI Prestige 16 Evo A13M may not boast the most striking design compared to some other 16" options, its relatively "safe" styling lends itself well to professional and educational environments. Significantly, it doesn't compromise on essential features like port selection or cooling performance, ensuring seamless connectivity and efficient thermal management. The 16 Evo A13M offers an excellent combination of performance, portability, and functionality, making it a compelling choice for professionals and students alike."
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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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