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Updated March 21, 2024·
If you need a laptop primarily for gaming or high-performance tasks, the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 with its robust graphics and cooling systems is a strong choice, but it's heavier and might have a shorter battery life, making it less ideal for travel. Meanwhile, the MSI Creator M14, designed with creators in mind, is lighter and likely boasts a longer battery life, suitable for on-the-go use and tasks like video editing, but it may not handle gaming as smoothly as the Legion. Consider your primary activities and mobility needs when choosing between these two. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the MSI Creator M14
- Very good for general use
- Very good for content creation
- Good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.4
7.3
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Creator M14 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5, with its powerful graphics unit and high screen refresh rate, offers smooth and immersive gaming and 3D experiences, which is critical for fast-paced visuals. In comparison, the MSI Creator M14 also delivers a solid gaming and graphical performance but its emphasis on screen quality alongside a capable CPU makes it a dual-fit for both gaming and creative tasks that require color precision and clear imagery.
Screen Quality
8.0
7.5
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
340.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has a better screen than the MSI Creator M14 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the MSI Creator M14 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Lenovo's superior resolution and brightness provide a crisp and vivid display, while the MSI Creator M14, though slightly less impressive, still offers good visual clarity and brightness. In the realm of engineering and design, the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 delivers richer colors due to wider color gamuts, making it better suited for tasks that demand color accuracy over the MSI. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rate on both laptops means they aren't ideal choices for smooth and immersive experiences where high refresh rates are crucial.
Battery
3.5 Hours
4.5 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has 3.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Creator M14 has 4.5 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
Fair
Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
5.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The MSI Creator M14 has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,320
$1,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has a price of $1,320 and the MSI Creator M14 costs $1,500.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
8.0
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
340.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Creator M14 to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5, with its robust CPU and ample RAM, excels in performance but may fall behind the MSI Creator M14 in terms of portability and battery life, making the latter more suitable for on-the-go use without sacrificing screen quality. While both handle day-to-day tasks well, the MSI Creator M14 strikes a better balance between power and convenience, albeit often at a higher price point, and benefits from a superior keyboard and quieter operation that can enhance the user experience during extended use.
Engineering and Design
8.5
8.4
9.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and MSI Creator M14 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5, with its powerful CPU, ample RAM, and dedicated GPU, excels in running engineering software efficiently while offering high screen quality for precise design work. The MSI Creator M14, while similar in performance, trades off some portability for a quieter operation and a better keyboard, which may be beneficial during long work sessions.
Content Creation
7.8
8.0
9.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Creator M14 to be very good for content creation, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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
7.6
7.8
9.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Creator M14 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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
7.8
The MSI Creator M14 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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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Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion Pro 5 | MSI Creator M14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,320 | $1,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | March 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 10.3'' x 0.97'' | 12.4'' x 9.2'' x 0.88'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.6 lbs | 3.53 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.31" | 12.39" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.25" | 9.19" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX | Intel i7-13620H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 3.5 Hours | 4.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 53.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 340 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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 | 7.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 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 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Mark Knapp | July 2023
"It doesn't quite match its Legion Pro 7i sibling as an Editors' Choice winner, but Lenovo's AMD-powered Legion Pro 5 Gen 8 is a stylish, well-built gaming laptop with solid performance at both 1080p and its sharper native resolution. It's cheaper than some comparably equipped machines and better than some similarly priced ones. That's a recipe for success, even without its frequent availability of discounts or sales. A brighter screen and longer battery life would be nice, but even as is the Legion Pro 5 earns a solid recommendation."
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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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