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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is less expensive and offers a larger screen, higher resolution, and a faster refresh rate, which may be appealing for users seeking a better viewing experience for tasks like video editing or content creation. In contrast, the MSI Prestige 15 weighs less, making it more portable for users who travel often. Both have similar storage and memory, but the IdeaPad 5 Pro has a slightly larger battery, which could mean longer usage times between charges. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro
- Good overall display quality
- Very good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 15
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.8
6.8
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
409.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
298.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
For general use, both the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and the MSI Prestige 15 offer screens with adequate resolution and brightness, ensuring that text is crisp and the display is easy to view in various lighting conditions. Engineers and designers will appreciate these laptops' screens for their wide color gamuts, which provide accurate color representation crucial for detailed design work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates of these laptops' screens may not deliver the smooth visuals required for fast-paced or highly detailed scenes, which is why they're not optimal for these activities.
Battery
10.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has 10 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
$860
$1,044
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has a price of $860 and the MSI Prestige 15 costs $1,044.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.5
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
409.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
298.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and MSI Prestige 15 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is equipped with a solid CPU and graphics, ample RAM, and a high-resolution, high-brightness display, making it a reliable option for general use; however, its average portability and battery life may limit its use on the go. The MSI Prestige 15 also offers a competitive CPU and graphics, sufficient RAM, and a full HD display, while also boasting better portability and a slightly longer battery life, thus serving well for general tasks and offering more flexibility for mobile users.
Gaming and AI
6.5
6.3
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and MSI Prestige 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has a better GPU with Nvidia RTX 3050 and a higher screen refresh rate of 120 Hz, making it superior for gaming and 3D tasks compared to the MSI Prestige 15, which has an Nvidia GTX 1650 Max-Q and a 60 Hz refresh rate. However, both have comparable central processing units and screen quality, but the higher refresh rate and more powerful GPU of the Lenovo make it more suitable for those specific activities.
Engineering and Design
7.2
7.2
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and MSI Prestige 15 are both good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro stands out for its high-resolution screen and the Radeon RTX 3050 GPU, which together are beneficial for detailed engineering and design work requiring both graphical performance and screen clarity. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 15, although lighter making it more portable, comes with a lower resolution screen and a less powerful Nvidia GTX 1650 Max-Q GPU, which may somewhat limit performance in intensive tasks but still supports sufficient capability for many engineering and design applications.
Content Creation
7.5
7.5
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and MSI Prestige 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
7.4
7.2
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
7.4
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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 Pro and the MSI Prestige 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro | MSI Prestige 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$860 | $1,044 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.67'' | 14.1'' x 9.2'' x 0.74'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.3 lbs | 3.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 14.05" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 9.2" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS | Intel i5-1240P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 7.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 82 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 409 nits | 298 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 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 | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | 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 | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro
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Florian Glaser | September 2022
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro turns out a successful all-rounder that, aside from 3D applications, always strikes a good or very good figure. This begins with the elegant metal case that isn't particularly light but fairly robust, giving a high-quality impression. The input devices are also better than those of many competitors. Both the keyboard and the touchpad are attractive and comfortable. In addition, the performance of the Ryzen 5 6600HS is easily able to keep up with the Intel competitors."
MSI Prestige 15
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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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