If you prioritize gaming or graphic-intensive tasks, the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro is the stronger option, with high performance in 3D rendering and engineering applications, but it is less portable and has a shorter battery life. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 15 is more affordable, offers better portability, longer battery life, and is suitable for general use and premium business tasks, but it may not handle demanding gaming or engineering software as well. Choose the Lenovo if performance is key and you don't mind the extra weight and lower battery life, or the MSI for portability and extended use on a budget. 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 15
Good portability
Good battery life
Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
6.3/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 15 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
7.2/10
9.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
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 15 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 stands out for engineering and design use with its more powerful AMD Ryzen processor and Nvidia RTX GPU, plus a higher resolution and more color-accurate screen, which are very important for such tasks, though it is heavier and bulkier which affects portability.
Screen Quality
8.0/10
6.8/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
340.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
298.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 offers exceptional clarity and vivid colors thanks to its superior panel type and brightness, while the MSI Prestige 15 provides a slightly less vibrant experience but still delivers clear and bright images. When it comes to engineering and design, both laptops display a wide range of colors, but the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 stands out with better coverage of professional color gamuts, ensuring more precise color work. However, gamers and 3D designers may find both laptops less appealing due to their lower refresh rates, although the Lenovo might be slightly ahead because of its higher resolution and panel quality that still benefits detail-oriented work despite the slower screen response.
Battery
3.5 Hours
7.5 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has 3.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 15 has 7.5 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
15.6in
5.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 15 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
$1,044
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has a price of $1,320 and the MSI Prestige 15 costs $1,044.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and MSI Prestige 15 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo Legion 5 Pro boasts a more powerful CPU and GPU, making it well-suited for demanding tasks, but it's heavier and has a shorter battery life; whereas the MSI Prestige 15 offers longer battery life and greater portability with a lighter build and a good-enough processor for everyday tasks.
Content Creation
7.8/10
7.5/10
9.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and MSI Prestige 15 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
7.6/10
7.2/10
9.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and MSI Prestige 15 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
7.4/10
7.4/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and MSI Prestige 15 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 Pro 5 and the MSI Prestige 15 compare to other laptops
"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."
"The MSI Prestige 15 offers a dazzling 4K image quality, and solid performance. The MSI Prestige 15 appears to consistently implement the guiding principle of throttling the solid and efficient hardware to such an extent that content creation succeeds perfectly. Performance-hungry tasks, on the other hand, are slowed down a little by the reduced power consumption. Conversely, this means that the case remains relatively cool and the dual fan subdued. The battery life also benefits somewhat. So the losses aren't really dramatic because full performance is still available for short bursts."
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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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