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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo Legion 5 Pro is slightly more expensive and offers higher performance, particularly with its RTX 4070 GPU, making it suitable for intensive gaming and engineering tasks. Its larger battery doesn't translate to a significant boost in battery life over the MSI Creator Z16P, which boasts a longer battery life despite a slightly smaller battery capacity but uses a lower-tier RTX 3070 Ti GPU. Meanwhile, the Creator Z16P, though less expensive, features a touchscreen and a more color-accurate display, which could be more appealing for creative professionals. Both come with similar storage, memory, and screen size, but the Lenovo has a bulkier build, potentially making the MSI a better option for portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5
- Very good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the MSI Creator Z16P
- Very good overall build quality
- Good portability
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.4
7.6
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
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 Z16P is good.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is well-suited for gaming and 3D tasks, thanks to its Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and 165 Hz screen refresh rate, offering superior graphics performance and smooth visuals compared to the MSI Creator Z16P, which has a capable Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and the same screen refresh rate but may not deliver the same level of gaming finesse. Both laptops have high-quality IPS displays with similar resolutions, though CPU differences exist, the stronger GPU in the Legion Pro 5 gives it an edge for very graphically intensive tasks, like modern gaming or complex 3D rendering.
Screen Quality
8.0
8.3
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
340.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
394.0 nits
The MSI Creator Z16P has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, both the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and MSI Creator Z16P provide crisp, clear visuals with their high-resolution displays and bright panels, ensuring a pleasant experience for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. With engineering and design in mind, these laptops boast wide color gamuts, rendering them capable of displaying accurate and vibrant colors essential for precise design work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates may not deliver as smooth an experience as desired, which could detract from fast-paced visuals and animation details.
Battery
3.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has 3.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Creator Z16P has 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
16.0in
5.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Creator Z16P has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.0
The MSI Creator Z16P has very good build quality, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.8
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
340.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
394.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.2/10
The MSI Creator Z16P and Lenovo Legion Pro 5 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo Legion 5 Pro and the MSI Creator Z16P both offer solid CPU and RAM configurations suitable for a variety of general use cases, with high-quality screens that provide sharp resolution and good color coverage. The Legion 5 Pro is heavier and has a lower battery life, making it less portable compared to the lighter MSI Creator Z16P, which also boasts a longer battery life for better on-the-go usage.
Engineering and Design
8.5
8.3
9.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and MSI Creator Z16P are both very good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and the MSI Creator Z16P are both well-suited for engineering and design due to their powerful CPUs, high-quality screens with good resolution and color coverage, and dedicated GPUs capable of handling demanding tasks. While the Lenovo offers slightly better performance with its latest AMD CPU and Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU, the MSI provides a better screen experience with higher brightness and color accuracy, along with a more portable design due to its lighter weight and longer battery life.
Content Creation
7.8
7.9
9.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Creator Z16P and Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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
7.6
7.6
9.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Creator Z16P 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.
Cost
$1,320
$1,300
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
$2,000
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has a price of $1,320 and the MSI Creator Z16P costs $1,300.
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How the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and the MSI Creator Z16P compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion Pro 5 | MSI Creator Z16P |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,320 | $1,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | June 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 10.3'' x 0.97'' | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.6 lbs | 5.27 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.31" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.25" | 10.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX | Intel i9-12900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 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 | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 340 nits | 394 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
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 | N/A | 4 | |
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Lenovo Legion Pro 5
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PCMag
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."
MSI Creator Z16P
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NotebookCheck
Mario Petzold | June 2022
"There's almost nothing left to be desired with the MSI Z16P. The creator laptop offers enormous performance resources for image editing, video editing, rendering, and more. All this is presented on a precalibrated, adequately sized, and high-resolution display. Its color space, refresh rate, and panel technology are also perfectly suited for a device that specializes in video reproduction and editing."
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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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