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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" offers high performance with a dedicated graphics card, which is suited for gaming, 3D rendering, or intensive engineering tasks. However, it's heavier and less portable with shorter battery life, making it not ideal for frequent travel. On the contrary, the MSI Prestige 14 is more portable with a lighter weight and longer battery life. It has an integrated graphics card, making it less suited for graphics-intensive tasks, but it's sufficient for general use and possibly some lighter creative work. The MSI also typically costs less than the Lenovo but offers more storage out-of-the-box. If portability and price are priorities, MSI Prestige 14 is a better choice, otherwise, for better performance in demanding applications, go with the Lenovo Legion 5 17". Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 17"
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 14
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.4
6.2
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
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 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" is better suited for gaming and 3D applications than the MSI Prestige 14 due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card and higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz, compared to the MSI's integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and 60Hz screen. While both have quality IPS displays, the Legion's GPU and refresh rate will provide smoother visuals and improved performance for these tasks.
Screen Quality
7.3
6.9
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
305.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 14 for general use, and gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 14 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Lenovo Legion 5 17" and MSI Prestige 14 provide ample resolution and brightness along with panel types that offer clear and vivid displays, ensuring comfortable viewing for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. In engineering and design work, both laptops deliver good color accuracy, covering a broad spectrum of color gamuts which is essential for precise visuals in detailed projects. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their screens fall short as they lack the high refresh rates required for smooth, fast-paced action, although they still maintain decent resolution and panel quality for moderate gaming experiences.
Battery
4.5 Hours
8.5 Hours
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" has 4.5 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.
Portability
Poor
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.0in
6.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.8 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Prestige 14 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
$1,040
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" has a price of $1,200 and the MSI Prestige 14 costs $1,040.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.2
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
305.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
5.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.8/10
The MSI Prestige 14 and Lenovo Legion 5 17" are both good for general use.
The Lenovo Legion 5 17", with its larger screen, high-quality IPS panel, and better GPU, is well-suited for general use that may include gaming or visually intensive tasks, but its size, weight, and lower battery life make it less portable compared to the MSI Prestige 14. Meanwhile, the MSI Prestige 14 offers a balance of solid performance for everyday tasks given its decent CPU and RAM, it is more portable due to its smaller size and longer battery life, and it also has a high-quality IPS screen, albeit smaller in size, making it a good choice for on-the-go productivity.
Engineering and Design
7.6
7.1
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
7.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" and MSI Prestige 14 are both good for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.2
7.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Prestige 14 and Lenovo Legion 5 17" 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
7.0
7.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 14 and Lenovo Legion 5 17" 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" and MSI Prestige 14 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 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion 5 17" | MSI Prestige 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $1,040 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 11.4'' x 1'' | 12.6'' x 8.6'' x 0.63'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.57 lbs | 2.84 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.7" | 12.56" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.41" | 8.62" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | Intel i5-1240P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4.5 Hours | 8.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 53.8 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 305 nits | 313 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.8/10 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 4 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Lenovo Legion 5 17"
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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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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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