If you prioritize saving money and need a laptop for everyday tasks like web browsing, office work, and media consumption, the Lenovo Flex 5 14 is a good choice because it is more affordable. However, if your work involves more demanding applications such as video editing, 3D rendering, or machine learning, investing in the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo might be worth it for better performance. The MSI also typically offers a brighter, higher resolution display which is beneficial for creative work. Keep in mind that the Lenovo Flex 5 has the advantage of being more portable due to its smaller size and convertible design, which could be a deciding factor if you frequently work on the go. Meanwhile, the MSI may have a longer battery life, which is also important for portability, but can be heavier and larger, which might not be ideal if you move around a lot. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Flex 5 14
Very good portability
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo
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
8.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
277.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
11.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Flex 5 14 is good.
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 offers a solid balance of performance and portability with its 2-in-1 convertible design, sufficient for everyday tasks by employing a decent processor, respectable memory, and a versatile touch screen, but falls behind in screen quality and has just good battery life.
Engineering and Design
7.0/10
8.4/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Flex 5 14 is 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
7.6/10
8.6/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo 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
8.5/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo 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
8.4/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
277.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 16 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 provides an adequate display with sufficient resolution and brightness for everyday tasks, but it may lack the sharpness and vibrancy that the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo offers due to its higher resolution and brighter screen. Regarding engineering and design tasks, the Prestige’s screen stands out with its richer color reproduction, covering broader color gamuts which are crucial for precision in visual work, while the Lenovo's more limited color range might not display colors as accurately. When it comes to 3D and gaming, both laptops have lower refresh rates which can result in less fluid motion, though screen resolution and panel type maintain image clarity to an extent; however, dedicated gaming laptops would have an edge in refresh rate for smoother gameplay.
Cost
$950
$1,349
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has a price of $950 and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo costs $1,349.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and Lenovo Flex 5 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo Flex 5 14's integrated AMD graphics are less powerful for gaming and 3D applications compared to the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo's dedicated Intel Arc graphics, despite both having the same screen refresh rate. Additionally, the MSI offers a higher resolution, superior quality OLED display, which enhances visual experiences in gaming and 3D work, factors where the Lenovo's IPS display with a lower resolution isn't quite as competitive.
Battery
11.5 Hours
12.0 Hours
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has 11.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has 12 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
3.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Flex 5 14 to have very good portability, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.4/10
The MSI Prestige 16 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 16 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."
"The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is meant to be a business-focused laptop, but it ends up being the MacBook challenger PC laptop enthusiasts have longed for. Not only can it meet and, in many cases, surpass the M2-powered MacBooks, but it is also surpassing the baseline M3 MacBooks, which is a giant leap forward for Intel-powered laptops. This isn’t hyperbole; this is what the numbers show."
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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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