The Lenovo Legion 5 offers good value and will save you some money while still providing solid performance for both general use and gaming, thanks to its capable processor and graphics card. However, the MSI Raider GE67Hx delivers top performance, especially for intensive tasks like 3D work or gaming, due to its high-end processor and graphics. You should also consider that the MSI has better display features which can be a boon for gaming and professional creative work. If maximum performance and premium features are a priority and you don't mind the extra cost, go for MSI. However, if you want a more budget-friendly option that still performs well, the Lenovo is a strong choice, especially for everyday tasks and moderate gaming. Keep in mind both laptops are similar in weight and size, meaning portability is quite comparable between them. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 15"
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has no clear advantages over the MSI Raider GE67Hx.
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE67Hx
Very good for general use
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Excellent overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.5/10
8.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
350.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
4.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" is good.
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" offers a solid balance for general use with a good CPU and RAM, an IPS screen with high resolution and refresh rate for sharp and smooth visuals, and a mid-range battery life, while being fairly portable. The MSI Raider GE67Hx also suits general use with a high-performance CPU and ample RAM, a superior OLED screen for vivid colors and deep contrasts, larger storage, and better speaker and keyboard quality, though it has a slightly lower portability and battery life. Both laptops have quality heat management and are capable of handling gaming, with the MSI having an edge in display outputs and overall screen quality.
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
8.7/10
9.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" is good.
The Lenovo Legion 5 with an Nvidia RTX 4060 and a 165Hz screen excels at gaming and 3D, offering smooth, fluid visuals but the MSI Raider GE67Hx steps up performance with an Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti and a higher 240Hz refresh rate, making it more suitable for demanding gaming and 3D tasks that benefit from faster screen response and superior GPU capability. Additionally, while both laptops feature similar CPUs and screen quality, the Lenovo offers IPS technology which often enhances viewing angles while MSI has an OLED display which is known for better color contrast and black levels.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
8.9/10
8.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
9.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and Lenovo Legion 5 15" are both very good for engineering and design, though the MSI Raider GE67Hx is somewhat better.
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" offers a robust AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU combo, sufficient for demanding engineering software, alongside a good quality IPS screen which is important for design accuracy but falls a bit short in portability and speaker quality. The MSI Raider GE67Hx packs a powerful Intel CPU and an Nvidia RTX GPU, along with a superior OLED screen for exceptional color range and contrast, also suitable for engineering tasks, and while it has a better keyboard and operates quieter, it is somewhat less portable due to its battery life.
Content Creation
7.4/10
8.3/10
8.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Raider GE67Hx 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
7.3/10
7.9/10
8.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and Lenovo Legion 5 15" are both good for software development, though the MSI Raider GE67Hx 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
8.0/10
9.1/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
350.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion 5 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" offers a high-resolution display with good brightness and a panel type that's easy on the eyes for everyday tasks, but its lower refresh rate is a setback for gaming where smooth motion is key. The MSI Raider GE67Hx boasts a vibrant display with wide color gamut coverage, making it ideal for the precise color work required in engineering and design. However, despite its excellent specs for general use and professional tasks, its poor screen performance in the context of gaming is likely due to a subpar refresh rate that doesn't meet the fast-paced demands of 3D gaming environments.
Battery
4.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has 4 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE67Hx has 5.5 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
7.6/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has very good build quality, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$999
$2,349
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has a price of $999 and the MSI Raider GE67Hx costs $2,349.
"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."
"If you've wanted to dip your toes into PC gaming but can't let go of your console roots, the MSI Raider GE67 HX stakes out an attractive middle ground between the speed and versatility of PC gaming and the comfort and ease of a console. If you can overlook its noisy fans and chintzy touchpad, the Raider provides a powerhouse entertainment experience with an OLED screen that tops most household TVs. It's not cheap, but this gaming machine is more than the sum of its parts."
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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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