When choosing between the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and the MSI Titan 18 HX, consider that the Lenovo usually offers solid performance at a more affordable price, making it suitable for everyday tasks and moderate gaming. The MSI, on the other hand, is built for power users with its top-tier components, excelling in demanding applications like 3D rendering, machine learning, and high-end gaming, though it comes with a steeper price and is less portable due to its size and weight. Additionally, the MSI may have shorter battery life due to its powerful hardware. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has no clear advantages over the MSI Titan 18 HX.
Advantages of the MSI Titan 18 HX
Very good for general use
Best in class for engineering and design
Excellent for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Excellent for content creation
Excellent overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent speakers
Best in class keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.8/10
8.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
340.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
401.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
6.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.0/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 offers a balance between performance and portability with a decent CPU, ample RAM, and good screen quality, all of which are essential for routine tasks, but it may lag behind in battery life. On the other hand, the MSI Titan 18 HX, with its superior CPU and RAM, excels in performance for more demanding applications, though at the expense of portability and battery life, limiting its mobility.
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
9.4/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is very good.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is equipped with a capable GPU and high screen refresh rate, making it a solid choice for gaming and 3D applications, but when it comes to pushing the limits, the MSI Titan 18 HX, with its top-tier GPU and superior screen refresh rate, offers an exceptional experience for gamers and those working with 3D graphics. Although both have strong CPUs and good screen quality, the advanced features of the MSI Titan 18 HX stand out for the most demanding tasks, albeit at a higher price point.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
9.9/10
9.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
128.0 GB
The MSI Titan 18 HX is best in class for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is very good.
While the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 offers solid CPU, RAM, and GPU capabilities suitable for engineering tasks, along with good screen quality, it doesn't match the MSI Titan 18 HX's exceptional processing power and premium display, which make it superior for the most demanding engineering and design work. However, the Legion's lighter weight and quieter operation make it more comfortable for daily use and easier to carry around, although the Titan's keyboard and speakers are of higher quality, enhancing the user experience during long work sessions.
Content Creation
7.8/10
9.0/10
9.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
128.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The MSI Titan 18 HX is excellent 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
7.6/10
8.9/10
9.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
128.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX is very good for software development, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is good.
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.
Screen Quality
8.0/10
9.2/10
16.0in
SIZE
18.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
340.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
401.0 nits
The MSI Titan 18 HX has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When considering the Lenovo Legion Pro 5, its screen stands out for general use and engineering due to its high resolution and brightness, which enhances readability and detail, coupled with a wide color gamut that ensures accurate color representation which is essential for design work. On the other hand, for gaming and 3D tasks, the lower refresh rate can make fast-paced visuals less fluid, which is why it's not ideal for those specific needs. The MSI Titan 18 HX excels in screen quality across general use and engineering owing to its superior resolution, panel type, and coverage of color gamuts, but like the Lenovo, its less impressive refresh rate means gamers and 3D designers may find it lacking for their high-speed visual requirements.
Portability
Fair
Poor
16.0in
SIZE
18.0in
5.6 lbs
WEIGHT
7.9 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.2in
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has only fair portability, while the MSI Titan 18 HX has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.5/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX 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.
Cost
$1,170
$4,800
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has a price of $1,170 and the MSI Titan 18 HX costs $4,800.
"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."
"With no new Nvidia GPU this year for laptops, MSI had to refresh everything surrounding the graphics card to make up for it. Users are getting a new 18-inch chassis design, new 14th gen Intel HX CPU, new AC adapter, larger keys, and a new 120 Hz HDR1000 mini-LED 4K display to accompany the high price tag. Most of these changes are a step up from last year's GT77, but users are ultimately getting the same gaming performance out of both models."
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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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