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Updated March 14, 2024·
If you prioritize gaming or handling demanding software, the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has a stronger graphics card and processor that excel in these areas but it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, which affects portability. The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo offers a lighter, more compact design with longer battery life, making it better suited for frequent travelers or professionals on the go who handle standard business tasks, but it won't perform as well with graphics-intensive applications. Consider how you will use the laptop: for higher performance in resource-heavy programs, go with Lenovo; for mobility and battery life, MSI is the better fit. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- 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
Gaming and AI
8.4
6.8
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
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 Pro 5 is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 offers a high-performance GPU and a fast screen refresh rate, crucial for smooth gaming and 3D rendering, giving it an edge for these tasks. While the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has a decent CPU and screen quality, its GPU and refresh rate aren't as tailored for demanding graphics tasks, making it less optimal for high-end gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.5
7.8
9.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is good.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5, with its robust CPU, ample RAM, and dedicated high-performance GPU, excels in handling demanding engineering software and offers exceptional screen quality for detailed design work, though it may be less portable and noisier under load. The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, while still capable with a solid CPU and sufficient RAM, prioritizes portability and has a quieter operation, making it a good choice for on-the-go professionals who need a reliable machine for engineering tasks, albeit with less graphical power compared to the Legion Pro 5.
Screen Quality
8.0
7.8
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
340.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has a better screen for software development.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 offers a screen with high resolution and brightness suitable for everyday tasks and detailed work in engineering, due to accurate color representation. However, the lower refresh rate makes it less ideal for gaming where smooth motion is crucial. The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo also provides respectable resolution and color accuracy for both general and engineering needs, but like the Legion Pro 5, its refresh rate isn't optimal for the fast-paced visuals required in gaming and 3D applications.
Battery
3.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has 3.5 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
Fair
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
5.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
8.0
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
340.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5, with a robust CPU and ample RAM, excels in performance for demanding tasks and offers a high-quality screen, but it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable. In contrast, the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, while still providing sufficient power for general use and a great screen, prioritizes portability with its lighter build and longer battery life, making it a better choice for those who need to work on the go.
Content Creation
7.8
8.0
9.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo 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
7.7
9.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo 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
7.4
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 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.
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 Prestige 14 AI Evo costs $1,300.
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Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion Pro 5 | MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,320 | $1,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | February 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 10.3'' x 0.97'' | 12.3'' x 7.5'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.6 lbs | 3.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.31" | 12.3" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.25" | 7.46" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 3.5 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 340 nits | 415 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.6/10 | 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 | 1080p | 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 | N/A | 4 | |
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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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