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Updated January 10, 2024·

Between the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i and MSI Prestige 14, consider the following: the IdeaPad Slim 5i generally costs less and has a larger screen size, which might be better for multitasking and entertainment. However, its larger size reduces portability compared to the lighter Prestige 14, which may be a better option if you often carry your laptop around. The Prestige 14 offers better screen color accuracy, which could be important if you're doing graphic design or video editing. Both laptops are suited for general use and have similar battery life, but if the quality and sharpness of the display matter, the Prestige 14's higher pixel density screen is preferable. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i
  • Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 14
  • Very good portability
  • Good speakers

Key differences

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Screen Quality

6.4
IdeaPad Slim 5i
Prestige 14
6.9
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
315.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i for general use, and engineering and design.

Portability

Good
IdeaPad Slim 5i
Prestige 14
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
2.8 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Prestige 14 has very good portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Cost

$828
IdeaPad Slim 5i
Prestige 14
$1,040
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$400

$600

$800

$1,000

$1,200

$1,400

$1,600

The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i has a price of $828 and the MSI Prestige 14 costs $1,040.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.5
IdeaPad Slim 5i
Prestige 14
7.5
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
315.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.8/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i and MSI Prestige 14 are both good for general use.

Gaming and AI

6.3
IdeaPad Slim 5i
Prestige 14
6.2
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i and MSI Prestige 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.

Engineering and Design

7.0
IdeaPad Slim 5i
Prestige 14
7.1
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 14 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i are both good for engineering and design.

Content Creation

7.4
IdeaPad Slim 5i
Prestige 14
7.5
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Prestige 14 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i are both good for content creation.

Software Development

7.4
IdeaPad Slim 5i
Prestige 14
7.3
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i and MSI Prestige 14 are both good for software development.

Battery

8.0 Hours
IdeaPad Slim 5i
Prestige 14
8.5 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 14 has 8.5 hours of battery life.

Build Quality

7.6
IdeaPad Slim 5i
Prestige 14
7.4
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i and MSI Prestige 14 both have good build quality.

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How the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i and the MSI Prestige 14 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5iMSI Prestige 14
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5iMSI Prestige 14

GENERAL

Price
$828
$1,040
Release Date
May 1, 2023April 1, 2022
Overall Dimensions
14'' x 9.9'' x 0.7''12.6'' x 8.6'' x 0.63''
Weight
4.17 lbs2.84 lbs
Width
14.02"12.56"
Depth
9.88"8.62"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i5-1335UIntel i5-1240P
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
54
RAM Slots
00
Storage
512 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
8 Hours8.5 Hours
Battery Capacity
56.6 Wh53.8 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
16"14"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
1920 x 12001920 x 1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
315 nits313 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.6/107.4/10
Portability Score
7.6/108.8/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7.5/107.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
8/107.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
6.5/107/10
Webcam
1080p720p
Fingerprint Reader
YesYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
21
USB-C ports
22
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
32
Thunderbolt Version
N/A4

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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i

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Robin Sinha | February 2021
"The device is made for average work loads and if your work has a lot to do with online browsing, using apps that are not power-hungry and streaming videos. The looks are really good and the device in itself is not a heavy one. And with Intel 11th-gen Core processor, you might sail through most of your work without complaints."

MSI Prestige 14

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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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