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Updated January 10, 2024·
If your priority is better performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or engineering software, the MSI Prestige 15 is the superior option as it has a more powerful processor and dedicated graphics card. However, it is typically more expensive and has slightly lower battery life than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15". The Lenovo offers great value for everyday use and lighter workloads, and it excels with longer battery life, but it isn't as well-suited for more demanding applications. Both laptops have similar screen size and resolution, but the MSI has better color coverage which can be important for creative work. If portability is important, the MSI is slightly lighter, but both are reasonably easy to carry around. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15"
- Very good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 15
- Good for engineering and design
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.5
6.8
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
341.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
298.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 15 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" for general use, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 provides adequate resolution and brightness, but the MSI Prestige 15 surpasses it with a higher-quality display that offers more precise colors and sharper images. In engineering and design, the MSI Prestige 15's display covers a wider range of colors, making it better suited for professional photo editing and precise graphical work, while the IdeaPad 5 offers decent color accuracy but might not meet the needs of color-critical tasks. However, neither the IdeaPad 5 nor the Prestige 15 are ideal for gaming or 3D rendering due to their screens' lower refresh rates, which can result in less smooth visuals in fast-paced scenes or animations.
Battery
11.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has 11 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 15 has 7.5 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.
Cost
$690
$1,044
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has a price of $690 and the MSI Prestige 15 costs $1,044.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.4
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
341.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
298.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The MSI Prestige 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" are both good for general use.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" offers a strong CPU and ample RAM for multitasking, making it a good choice for general use, plus its high screen brightness and quality facilitate clear viewing, all complemented by a decent battery life and portability. Meanwhile, the MSI Prestige 15 steps up with a more powerful graphics card, enhancing tasks like video editing or light gaming, paired with similar screen quality and an increased RAM which aids in heavier workloads, and despite slightly lower battery life, maintains good portability. Both laptops come with good keyboards and sufficient storage, while managing heat and operating noise competently.
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.3
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Prestige 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15", with its integrated AMD Ryzen GPU, is less suited for heavy gaming and 3D applications compared to the MSI Prestige 15, which comes with a dedicated Nvidia GTX GPU; both laptops have similar screen refresh rates, which are decent, but not high enough for competitive gaming. The MSI also offers a somewhat better CPU and superior screen quality with higher color space coverage, making it a more appropriate choice for gaming and 3D tasks, even though neither are top-of-the-line in these aspects.
Engineering and Design
6.7
7.2
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 15 to be good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is only fair.
The MSI Prestige 15 is favored for engineering and design due to its higher RAM, which aids in multitasking and complex tasks, and a dedicated Nvidia graphics card which is better for graphics-intensive software compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15"'s integrated graphics. Additionally, the Prestige 15 has a higher screen color range ensuring more accurate visuals, which is crucial for design work, although both have similar screen quality and resolution.
Content Creation
7.3
7.5
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Prestige 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" 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
7.3
7.2
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" and MSI Prestige 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
15.6in
4.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" and MSI Prestige 15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
7.4
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" and MSI Prestige 15 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 IdeaPad 5 15" and the MSI Prestige 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" | MSI Prestige 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$690 | $1,044 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2022 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.2'' x 0.67'' | 14.1'' x 9.2'' x 0.74'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.08 lbs | 3.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.01" | 14.05" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.18" | 9.2" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | Intel i5-1240P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 11 Hours | 7.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 57 Wh | 82 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 341 nits | 298 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15"
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Marcus Schwarten | August 2021
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 is convincing due to its long battery life. The device scores points especially with its large battery and long battery runtimes combined with its low consumption. The CPU and GPU perform in the test as one would expect, and in line with what was familiar from the somewhat smaller 14-inch sister model, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14."
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Mario Petzold | December 2022
"The MSI Prestige 15 offers a dazzling 4K image quality, and solid performance. The MSI Prestige 15 appears to consistently implement the guiding principle of throttling the solid and efficient hardware to such an extent that content creation succeeds perfectly. Performance-hungry tasks, on the other hand, are slowed down a little by the reduced power consumption. Conversely, this means that the case remains relatively cool and the dual fan subdued. The battery life also benefits somewhat. So the losses aren't really dramatic because full performance is still available for short bursts."
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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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