Selecting between the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo involves considering your needs and budget. The Lenovo is more budget-friendly while the MSI is higher in cost but also provides stronger performance suitable for demanding tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or high-end gaming. The MSI has a smaller, lighter build for portability but also includes features like a high-resolution OLED screen, which is ideal for creative work but may reduce battery life. Opt for the Lenovo for casual use and if long battery life is a priority, or choose the MSI if you require powerful hardware for professional or intensive tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15"
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has no clear advantages over the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo.
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
Good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.3/10
8.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is good.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" offers a solid CPU and RAM for everyday tasks, a quality IPS screen, and is noted for good portability and heat management, catering well to general use but provides less storage and a lower screen resolution. In contrast, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo delivers a superior CPU, significantly more RAM, an exceptional OLED screen with higher resolution, excellent speakers and keyboard, and better battery life, all of which enhance performance and user experience for general use but at the cost of being less portable due to its larger screen.
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
6.7/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
6.6/10
8.4/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
12.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is only fair.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" may offer lower performance due to less powerful CPU, RAM, and GPU, which can be limiting for resource-intensive engineering tasks, and it likely has a lower screen quality which is crucial for precise design work. Meanwhile, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, with higher-end CPU, more RAM, advanced GPU, and superior screen quality, can handle demanding software and provides a clearer visual experience, albeit usually at a higher price and with potential trade-offs in portability and other less critical aspects.
Content Creation
7.4/10
8.6/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
12.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" 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
7.3/10
8.5/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
12.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" 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
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When considering general use, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" offers adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos, but it's not as sharp or vivid as the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, which provides more clarity and brightness, making it more comfortable for long hours of use. For engineering and design, color accuracy is critical, and the MSI Prestige stands out with its higher color gamut coverage, ensuring more precise color representation for professional work, whereas the Lenovo IdeaPad may not display colors as accurately. Gamers and professionals working with 3D graphics usually prioritize a high refresh rate for smoother movement, which neither laptop excels at, but resolutions and panel quality are also important, and in these aspects, the MSI Prestige still leads with a better display, although it may not satisfy users looking for the highest refresh rates.
Battery
10.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has 10 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.
Build Quality
6.0/10
7.4/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$741
$1,349
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has a price of $741 and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo costs $1,349.
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is affordable and pretty efficient. At the end of the day, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 (15″, 2023) is one of the better affordable laptops money can buy right now. It has a decent performance, albeit coming from a CPU that is based on old architecture. Playing low-intensity games is possible but at low to medium settings. We are really happy with the cooling setup, but the main event here is the battery life. We got 9 hours of either Web browsing or video playback, which is a great result. Especially if you compare this device with the ASUS E410."
"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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