The Lenovo Flex 5 14 is less expensive, lighter, and offers better battery life for general use, but isn't as powerful as the MSI Vector GP76. It's suitable if you prioritize affordability, portability, and battery life for tasks like web browsing, office work, and media consumption. Conversely, the MSI Vector GP76 comes at a higher price and is heavier, which affects portability, but it excels in performance for gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering software, thanks to its stronger processor, superior graphics, and larger screen; its battery life is shorter, though, making it less ideal for all-day use away from power outlets. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Flex 5 14
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Vector GP76
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
8.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Vector GP76 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Flex 5 14 is only fair.
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has an integrated GPU which is less powerful for gaming and 3D compared to the MSI Vector GP76's dedicated Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti, a high-end gaming GPU. Furthermore, the MSI Vector GP76 offers a far superior screen refresh rate which is key for smoother visuals in games, unlike the Lenovo's standard refresh rate lower suited for casual use.
Engineering and Design
7.0/10
8.7/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Vector GP76 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Flex 5 14 is good.
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 is equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and integrated Vega graphics, which offers solid performance for engineering and design tasks; it has a high-quality, touch-enabled IPS screen, and is lightweight and portable with good battery life, making it suitable for on-the-go work.
Screen Quality
6.4/10
7.9/10
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
277.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
264.0 nits
The MSI Vector GP76 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 an acceptable display for everyday tasks and productivity with adequate sharpness and brightness, but it lacks the wide color range essential for precision in engineering and the high refresh rates critical for smooth rendering in gaming and 3D applications. The MSI Vector GP76, on the other hand, provides a more vibrant and sharp display suitable for detailed engineering work and better screen quality for general usage, though its refresh rate still falls short for the optimal gaming and 3D experience. Consequently, those focused on general use and engineering might lean towards the MSI, while serious gamers and 3D artists would benefit from seeking options with higher refresh rates.
Battery
11.5 Hours
4.0 Hours
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has 11.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Vector GP76 has 4 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
Poor
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has very good portability, while the MSI Vector GP76 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
8.0/10
The MSI Vector GP76 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo Flex 5 14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$950
$1,760
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has a price of $950 and the MSI Vector GP76 costs $1,760.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Vector GP76 to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo Flex 5 14 is good.
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 offers good portability and battery life, making it a versatile option for general use, especially with its convertible design and touch screen, though its speaker quality is not as highly regarded. The MSI Vector GP76, despite its superior screen quality and very good keyboard, is less portable due to its larger size and heavier weight, and it offers shorter battery life, which could limit its use on the go.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.0/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Vector GP76 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
7.6/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Vector GP76 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.
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How the Lenovo Flex 5 14 and the MSI Vector GP76 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 Vector GP76 12UGS is a gaming laptop on speed. The advantages are clear: The Vector GP76 is a real gamer with its 360 Hz display and super-fast response times. In addition, the Core i7-12700H has double the power of the CPU in its predecessor and another highlight is the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti with a real power consumption of 150 watts. This places the device in the top range of our database. The Vector can also operate rather quietly, offers a full sound range, improved battery runtimes, a key-configurable RGB keyboard, a very stable chassis and good upgrade options. Moreover, the display produces a nice, rich and clear picture."
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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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