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Updated January 10, 2024·
If performance in 3D rendering and machine learning is crucial, the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3, with its Nvidia RTX 2050 graphics card, would be a better fit; however, it's heavier and bulkier, making it less ideal for frequent travel. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 14 offers better portability and has a higher quality build, but its integrated Intel graphics fall short for intensive gaming or 3D tasks. Both have similar battery life and are well-suited for general use, with the MSI providing more RAM, which could be beneficial for multitasking and typical engineering applications. The MSI could also appeal more to business professionals due to its subtler design. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3
- Good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 14
- Very good portability
- Good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.2
6.9
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
329.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 14 for general use, and gaming and AI.
For general use, a laptop like the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 or MSI Prestige 14 with a bright screen, high resolution, and vibrant display offers a pleasant experience for activities like browsing and watching videos. However, for engineering and design tasks that rely on precise color work, these laptops' screens may excel due to their wide color gamut coverage but may still fall short for the highest professional standards. Finally, for immersive 3D environments and fast-paced gaming, the lower refresh rates on these models may result in less fluid movement compared to laptops tailored specifically for gaming with higher refresh rates.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
2.8 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Prestige 14 has very good portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$549
$1,040
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 has a price of $549 and the MSI Prestige 14 costs $1,040.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.4
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
329.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.8/10
The MSI Prestige 14 and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 has a capable CPU and ample RAM that makes it suitable for general use, along with a quality screen, though it is heavier and not as portable as the MSI Prestige 14. The MSI Prestige 14, while it also has a strong CPU and more RAM for efficient multitasking, boasts higher screen quality and better portability with a lighter design and marginally longer battery life, making it well-suited for users on the go.
Gaming and AI
6.5
6.2
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 and MSI Prestige 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 2050 GPU and a 120Hz screen refresh rate, making it suitable for decent gaming and 3D performance. In contrast, the MSI Prestige 14 uses the integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and has a lower 60Hz screen refresh rate, which still allows for fair gaming and 3D tasks but doesn't perform as well as dedicated gaming GPUs and higher refresh rates.
Engineering and Design
7.2
7.1
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 and MSI Prestige 14 are both good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is equipped with a high-performing AMD Ryzen CPU, dedicated RTX GPU, and a high-refresh rate IPS screen, making it suitable for engineering and design tasks that require intense graphical processing. In contrast, the MSI Prestige 14, while more portable and featuring a higher resolution IPS screen, relies on integrated graphics and a power-efficient Intel CPU, providing a balance for engineering and design tasks where mobility and battery life are also valued.
Content Creation
7.4
7.5
7.9/10
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 14 and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 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
7.3
7.9/10
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 MSI Prestige 14 and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 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.
Battery
8.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 14 has 8.5 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
7.2
7.4
The MSI Prestige 14 and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 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 Gaming 3 and the MSI Prestige 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 | MSI Prestige 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$549 | $1,040 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10.5'' x 0.86'' | 12.6'' x 8.6'' x 0.63'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.1 lbs | 2.84 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 12.56" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.49" | 8.62" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | Intel i5-1240P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 8.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 60 Wh | 53.8 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 329 nits | 313 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Florian Glaser | October 2022
"The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 is one of the most powerful RTX 3050 Ti laptops. If you disregard the mediocre quality of the case in terms of the material and workmanship, Lenovo has created a successful budget gaming laptop with the IdeaPad Gaming. Thanks to high TDPs and constant performance development, the Core i5-12500H and GeForce RTX 3050 Ti are able to show their full power, while in contrast, the (mostly slower) competitors deliver a better battery life. However, hardly any of the alternative laptops are able to reach the image quality of the Gaming 3. Most of the competitors are left behind in terms of the color space and brightness."
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Collin Probst | September 2022
"The MSI Prestige 14” is excellent for productivity and business use cases, but it is not ideal for creators or visual content editors. The Prestige was able to power through days of email, spreadsheets, and text documents without breaking a sweat and was a joy to use. The additional ports were a breath of fresh air, as most laptops seem to be moving towards just Thunderbolt ports. The security options made signing in effortless, with two quick, more secure, and faster options than even the most complex alphanumeric passcode."
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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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