When choosing between the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" and the MSI Stealth 14 Studio, consider that the Lenovo is much more budget-friendly and offers reliable performance for everyday tasks, along with decent portability. However, if your needs include high-end gaming, 3D modelling, or resource-intensive applications, the MSI provides much more powerful hardware but comes at a higher cost and with modestly reduced battery life. The MSI also has a higher refresh rate display, which is beneficial for gaming and video editing. In summary, opt for the Lenovo for cost efficiency and general use, or the MSI for its advanced capabilities in more demanding scenarios. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15"
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
Good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
7.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is only fair.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" utilises an integrated AMD Ryzen GPU and has a lower screen refresh rate, which limits its gaming and 3D capabilities compared to the MSI Stealth 14 Studio, which boasts a powerful Nvidia RTX GPU and a significantly higher screen refresh rate, enhancing its gaming and 3D rendering performance.
Engineering and Design
6.6/10
8.5/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.1/10
12.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is only fair.
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio surpasses the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" in engineering and design use due to its more powerful Intel i7 processor, superior Nvidia RTX GPU, and higher RAM, which are crucial for intensive tasks like 3D rendering and simulations. While both laptops have quality IPS displays, the MSI's higher resolution and color coverage make it better suited for design work, although it is less portable and has a higher operating noise than the Lenovo, which may impact convenience and comfort during use.
Content Creation
7.4/10
7.9/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
12.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" are both good for content creation, though the MSI Stealth 14 Studio is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
6.4/10
7.6/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
For general use, the Lenovo IdeaPad offers adequate resolution and brightness but may not stand out in panel technology, which affects the sharpness and viewing angles, whereas the MSI Stealth provides higher resolution and brightness along with a superior panel, delivering crisper images and better color reproduction. In engineering and design tasks, the MSI Stealth excels with a wider color gamut ensuring more accurate color representation, which is essential for precise visual work, while the Lenovo IdeaPad's more limited color range could be less effective for professional design needs. When it comes to gaming and 3D work, though, both laptops have screens that lack high refresh rates, making them less ideal for smooth motion rendering, with MSI offering slightly better visuals due to its higher resolution and panel quality.
Battery
10.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has 10 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
6.0/10
7.6/10
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio 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
$1,432
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has a price of $741 and the MSI Stealth 14 Studio costs $1,432.
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" are both good for general use.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" offers a larger screen and a better battery life, which are great for consuming media and for daily tasks without frequent recharging, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio's higher screen quality and more powerful CPU and RAM make it better suited for performance-intensive tasks, albeit with a shorter battery life. The IdeaPad's slim design and light weight also make it more portable, but the Stealth provides more storage and has a more modern port selection, including Thunderbolt, for connectivity.
Software Development
7.3/10
7.4/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
12.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" 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
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" and the MSI Stealth 14 Studio compare to other laptops
"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."
"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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