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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you're looking for a device that's more suited for gaming or intense graphic tasks, the Lenovo Legion 5 15" could be a better choice, even if it may be heavier and have less battery life, which impacts its portability. On the other hand, if you prioritize a lighter laptop with likely better battery life for productivity and travel, and you don’t mind spending a bit more, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo could be preferable. It's designed with portability and professional use in mind, which might not be as optimal for heavy gaming or graphic-intensive tasks as the Lenovo. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 15"
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Good portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.5
8.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
4.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" is good.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is rated higher for general use than the Lenovo Legion 5 15" because it has more RAM for multitasking, a higher-resolution OLED screen for better image quality, and considerably longer battery life, enhancing its portability. While the Legion 5 offers a high-refresh-rate IPS screen and considerable heat management, the Prestige's lighter weight, superior screen color accuracy, and quieter operating noise also contribute to it being a more favorable choice for everyday tasks.
Gaming and AI
7.9
6.7
9.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
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 5 15" is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" offers strong gaming and 3D capabilities due to its high-refresh-rate IPS screen and powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics, appealing to those seeking smooth visuals in fast-paced games. Conversely, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, with its higher-resolution OLED display and Intel Arc graphics, promises vivid image quality and competent gaming prowess, though at a lower refresh rate.
Content Creation
7.4
8.6
8.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo 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
8.5
8.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for software development, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" 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
8.4
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize vibrant and accurate colors for tasks like photo editing or graphic design, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo stands out with its superior color range, especially useful for engineering and design work. However, for general use where clarity and visibility are key, both the Lenovo Legion 5 and MSI Prestige offer high resolution and brightness. Gamers, though, may find both laptops lacking due to their low refresh rates, which result in less smooth visuals in fast-paced games.
Battery
4.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has 4 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has 12 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
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
5.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$999
$1,349
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has a price of $999 and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo costs $1,349.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.4
8.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
9.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and Lenovo Legion 5 15" are both very good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo Legion 5 boasts a potent AMD Ryzen processor and an RTX GPU, making it excellent for engineering software and 3D design, complemented by an IPS screen with high refresh rates for smooth visuals. In contrast, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, with its high-resolution OLED display, pairs an Intel Core Ultra processor and an Intel Arc GPU, delivering detailed visuals and higher RAM for complex multitasking, but trades off with lower GPU performance compared to the Lenovo.
Build Quality
7.6
7.4
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" and MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo 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 Prestige 16 AI Evo compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion 5 15" | MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$999 | $1,349 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | December 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.3'' x 0.95'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.3 lbs | 3.31 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.13" | 14.11" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.33" | 10.02" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4 Hours | 12 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 60 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 350 nits | 362 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 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 | 3 | 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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Lenovo Legion 5 15"
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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."
MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo
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Mark Anthony Ramirez | December 2023
"The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is meant to be a business-focused laptop, but it ends up being the MacBook challenger PC laptop enthusiasts have longed for. Not only can it meet and, in many cases, surpass the M2-powered MacBooks, but it is also surpassing the baseline M3 MacBooks, which is a giant leap forward for Intel-powered laptops. This isn’t hyperbole; this is what the numbers show."
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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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