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Updated March 22, 2024·
When considering the Lenovo Legion 5 versus the MSI Creator M14, keep in mind the Legion 5 is more budget-friendly and well-suited for gaming with good performance and graphics capabilities, but it's heavier, which affects portability. The MSI Creator M14, on the other hand, is designed for creative professionals needing color accuracy and a lightweight design for better mobility, but it comes at a higher price. If you need a laptop primarily for gaming or heavy tasks and don't mind extra weight, the Lenovo could be a great choice; if you're a traveling professional requiring a sleek and powerful machine for creative work, consider investing in the MSI. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 15"
- 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
General Use
7.5
8.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
4.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The MSI Creator M14 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" is good.
The Lenovo Legion 5 15", with its capable CPU and sufficient RAM, offers a solid performance for everyday tasks, but it leans heavier on gaming, which may affect its portability and battery life. On the other hand, the MSI Creator M14, while also having a strong CPU and ample RAM, is designed with creators in mind, featuring a high-quality screen and prioritizing a balance between performance and portability, making it a more versatile choice for general use with better battery life.
Gaming and AI
7.9
7.3
9.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
2560 x 1440
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 5 15" and MSI Creator M14 are both good for gaming and AI, though the Lenovo Legion 5 15" is somewhat better.
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" and MSI Creator M14 both come with powerful GPUs that are crucial for smooth gaming and efficient 3D rendering, and they feature high screen refresh rates that provide a seamless visual experience. While both have capable CPUs and high-quality screens, their standout graphics performance makes them excellent choices for graphics-intensive tasks.
Content Creation
7.4
8.0
8.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Creator M14 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" 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
7.3
7.8
8.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Creator M14 and Lenovo Legion 5 15" are both good for software development, though the MSI Creator M14 is somewhat better.
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
7.5
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has a better screen than the MSI Creator M14 for general use, and gaming and AI, while the MSI Creator M14 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" offers a balance of sharp resolution and good brightness, making it suitable for everyday tasks like web browsing and document editing; however, the limited refresh rate makes it less ideal for gaming where smooth motion is crucial. For engineering and design, the screen's color accuracy matters, and while the Lenovo provides decent coverage of color gamuts, it falls short for professional color work demanding higher standards. The MSI Creator M14, with similar good general use characteristics and color reproduction, also suffers in gaming scenarios due to a refresh rate that doesn't provide the fluid visuals competitive players need.
Portability
Fair
Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
5.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The MSI Creator M14 has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$999
$1,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has a price of $999 and the MSI Creator M14 costs $1,500.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.4
8.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
9.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Creator M14 and Lenovo Legion 5 15" are both very good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" boasts powerful CPU, ample RAM, and a strong GPU, essential for demanding engineering software and tasks, while its high screen quality enhances visuals for detailed design work. On the other hand, the MSI Creator M14, though easily portable, also offers a reliable CPU, sufficient RAM, a capable GPU, and superior screen quality, ideal for design professionals on the move, but may come with a tradeoff in operating noise and a less robust speaker system compared to the Legion.
Battery
4.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has 4 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.
Build Quality
7.6
7.8
The MSI Creator M14 and Lenovo Legion 5 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 5 15" and the MSI Creator M14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo Legion 5 15" | MSI Creator M14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$999 | $1,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | March 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.3'' x 0.95'' | 12.4'' x 9.2'' x 0.88'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.3 lbs | 3.53 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.13" | 12.39" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.33" | 9.19" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | 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 | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4 Hours | 4.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 60 Wh | 53.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.8/10 | 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 | 720p | 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 | 3 | 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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Andreas Osthoff | September 2021
"The Lenovo Legion 5 15 is an affordable gaming laptop with a lot of power. The new AMD processor Ryzen 7 5800H offers plenty of performance and it is also very efficient. The combination with the fast 130W version of the GeForce RTX 3060 ensures high gaming performance. We also like the fast 165 Hz display with the 1080p resolution. The automatic graphics switching causes some problems with stutters, which are very annoying. If you do not need long battery runtimes, you should definitely deactivate the hybrid graphics mode in Lenovo's Vantage app. The Legion 5 15 is never silent."
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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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