If you're looking for a device that serves a dual purpose as both a laptop and a tablet, and is more budget-friendly, the Lenovo Flex 5 14 would be a suitable choice. Its features cater to general use, and it's a great pick if portability and a lower price are important to you. On the other hand, the MSI Stealth 14 Studio offers superior performance, particularly for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming due to its dedicated graphics card. However, expect it to be less portable and considerably more expensive. Keep in mind the MSI also has better high-refresh-rate display capabilities, which enhances gaming and video viewing experiences. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Flex 5 14
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Stealth 14 Studio
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good overall display quality
Best in class speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
7.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Flex 5 14 is only fair.
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 is rated fair for gaming and 3D tasks due to its integrated Vega 8 graphics and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, which are modest for these uses. On the other hand, the MSI Stealth 14 Studio is considered good for gaming and 3D because it comes with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card and a high 165Hz screen refresh rate, which improves visual fluidity and reduces motion blur during intense gaming sessions.
Engineering and Design
7.0/10
8.5/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Flex 5 14 is good.
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio offers superior engineering and design capabilities mainly due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and higher screen brightness and color accuracy for detailed work, but it sacrifices some speaker quality and has more noticeable operating noise than the Lenovo Flex 5 14.
Screen Quality
6.4/10
7.6/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
277.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio has a better screen than the Lenovo Flex 5 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
The Lenovo Flex 5 14, with its fair resolution and brightness, suffices for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming, but it may lack the vibrancy preferred by designers for precise color work. Meanwhile, the MSI Stealth 14 Studio, with good color coverage and sharpness, caters to professionals in design and engineering who value color accuracy for intricate projects. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fluid movement is crucial, both laptops fall short due to their lower refresh rates, which can lead to less smooth visuals in fast-paced scenarios.
Battery
11.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has 11.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth 14 Studio has 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.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.6/10
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and Lenovo Flex 5 14 both have good build quality, though the MSI Stealth 14 Studio has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$950
$1,432
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has a price of $950 and the MSI Stealth 14 Studio costs $1,432.
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and Lenovo Flex 5 14 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 offers versatile usage with its 2-in-1 convertible design, which makes it ideal for general use, and its efficient balance of CPU and RAM, combined with superior battery life, ensure smooth operation for typical tasks. The MSI Stealth 14 Studio, though less portable due to lesser battery life, counters with a more robust CPU and dedicated GPU, making it well-suited for general use that may involve more demanding applications, while also offering a high-quality IPS screen, ensuring crisp visuals. Both laptops have ample storage and memory, but the MSI provides a potential edge in performance for more intensive tasks.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.9/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and Lenovo Flex 5 14 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
7.4/10
7.4/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 and MSI Stealth 14 Studio 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
Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 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 Stealth 14 Studio has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Lenovo Flex 5 14 and the MSI Stealth 14 Studio 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."
"You'll find a versatility in the MSI Stealth 14 Studio that isn’t matched by many content-creator laptops we've tested of late. The small frame allows you to (potentially) work from anywhere with an outlet and, if noise isn’t a concern, run your most demanding of programs, thanks to some powerful hardware inside. The MSI Stealth 14 Studio is an attractive and powerful option if you want a portable laptop to be the center of your content work setup."
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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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