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Updated March 13, 2024·
If you prioritize gaming or tasks that require a larger screen and more processing power, such as video editing or 3D modeling, the Lenovo Legion 5 with its bigger display and gaming-focused hardware may serve you well, but it will be heavier and less portable. On the other hand, if you need a light and easily transportable laptop for general use, business applications, or creative work on-the-go, the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo offers a more compact form factor and is likely to have longer battery life, but it may not handle gaming or heavy processing tasks as effectively. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 17"
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo
- Very good for general use
- Very good for content creation
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.2
8.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
305.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
5.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" is good.
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" offers powerful CPU and ample RAM suited for general use, but its larger screen and gaming build may reduce its portability and battery life compared to the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, which is lighter and designed for mobility, featuring a high-quality screen and longer-lasting battery ideal for carrying around and using for extended periods without charging. While both have solid storage, keyboard, and speakers, the MSI's emphasis on a quieter and cooler operation makes it particularly good for on-the-go use without sacrificing performance.
Gaming and AI
7.4
6.8
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion 5 comes with a dedicated GPU that excels in running high-end games and 3D applications, and a high refresh rate screen for smooth visuals, making it an ideal choice for gaming enthusiasts. The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, with a less powerful GPU and a standard refresh rate screen, provides adequate performance for casual gaming but shines in CPU-driven tasks and has a high-quality screen suitable for general use and professional work.
Content Creation
7.2
8.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" is good.
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
7.0
7.7
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo and Lenovo Legion 5 17" are both good for software development, though the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
7.3
7.8
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
305.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion 5 17" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize a large, sharp display for multitasking or viewing documents, the Lenovo Legion 5 17" offers a generous screen size and resolution that suit general use well. However, its lower refresh rate can detract from the smooth visuals preferred in gaming or 3D applications. The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, with its high-resolution screen and color-accurate display, excels in tasks such as photo editing or CAD work, making it ideal for engineering and design, although like the Legion, its lower refresh rate is less optimal for gaming.
Battery
4.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" has 4.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has 8 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.
Portability
Poor
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
6.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,200
$1,300
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
$2,000
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" has a price of $1,200 and the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo costs $1,300.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
7.6
7.8
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo and Lenovo Legion 5 17" are both good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo Legion 5's powerful CPU, ample RAM, and dedicated GPU make it well-suited for demanding engineering tasks, while its larger screen offers good quality for detailed design work. The MSI Prestige 14, while also boasting a strong CPU and sufficient RAM for engineering applications, adds the benefit of greater portability and a high-quality keyboard, making it a good choice for professionals on the move.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" and MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo 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 Legion 5 17" and the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion 5 17" | MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $1,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | February 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 11.4'' x 1'' | 12.3'' x 7.5'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.57 lbs | 3.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.7" | 12.3" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.41" | 7.46" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4.5 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 305 nits | 415 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.8/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
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 | 4 | 1 | |
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 | 4 | 4 | |
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Sebastian Bade | February 2022
"The Lenovo Legion 5 17 is a current-gen 17-inch gaming laptop and equipped with the latest AMD CPU and a powerful GPU, that manages to reach its full potential. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600H is a very good choice for this laptop and able to maintain its performance level for long periods of time. Our test model only falls behind consistently in a direct comparison with its competitors that are often equipped with eight cores and 16 threads. Despite this, the Legion 5 17 leaves an excellent impression and is almost able to keep up with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 mobile GPU in synthetic benchmarks."
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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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