The Lenovo Legion 5i Pro is generally less expensive, with a high-resolution IPS display suited for a range of tasks, a very good battery, and a top-tier CPU and GPU combination that excels in general use and more intensive tasks like gaming or engineering. The MSI Raider GE67Hx comes at a somewhat higher price but offers double the storage, an OLED display which might be preferable for deeper blacks and vibrant colors, and is slightly lighter, potentially making it more suitable for those valuing screen quality and portability and who don't mind spending more. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has no clear advantages over the MSI Raider GE67Hx.
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE67Hx
Very good for general use
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 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
368.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i is good.
The Lenovo Legion 5i Pro offers a solid balance with a good quality processor, sufficient memory, and a bright IPS screen, which makes it versatile for various tasks, but it has a moderate battery life and its weight is slightly on the heavier side, affecting portability. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE67Hx has a superior OLED screen with higher color accuracy and saturation, double the storage space, and a longer battery life, while also being lighter, which enhances its portability; however, it comes with a somewhat louder operating noise and heat management, which could be distracting during general use.
Gaming and AI
8.0/10
8.7/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1600
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 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5i are both very good for gaming and AI, though the MSI Raider GE67Hx is somewhat better.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i's suitability for gaming and 3D tasks is attributed to its capable Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, which is beneficial for graphics-intensive applications, and a screen that refreshes 165 times per second, offering smoother visual transitions. Conversely, the MSI Raider GE67Hx stands out with its higher-end Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, providing considerable graphical power, and a screen with an even higher refresh rate of 240, which could provide an edge for ultra-smooth gameplay in fast-paced games.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.3/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
2560 x 1600
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 Pro 5i 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.
Screen Quality
8.1/10
9.1/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
368.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i offers a bright, high-resolution display with a panel type that provides sharp imagery for everyday tasks and detailed visuals needed for engineering work, but it has a lower refresh rate which hampers the gaming and 3D modeling experience. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE67Hx boasts similar qualities with an even brighter screen and superior color accuracy for professional-grade engineering and design tasks, yet similarly falls short for gaming and 3D due to its refresh rate limitations. For both laptops, the focus on high resolution, panel quality, and color accuracy serves general use and creative work well but does not cater to the smooth visuals required for high-speed gaming and 3D work that depend heavily on a fast-refreshing display.
Battery
3.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has 3.5 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
7.4/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has very good build quality, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 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 Pro 5i has a price of $999 and the MSI Raider GE67Hx costs $2,349.
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and Lenovo Legion Pro 5i are both very good for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Software Development
7.5/10
7.9/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 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.
Portability
Fair
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
5.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and Lenovo Legion Pro 5i both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i and the MSI Raider GE67Hx compare to other laptops
"The midpriced Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 8 follows some of our favorite gaming machines, including last year's model and the higher-end Legion Pro 7i Gen 8 tested earlier this year. But pedigree doesn't count for much in the computer world, and gaming laptops require a certain level of power and graphics performance to justify their prices. The Pro 5i Gen 8 just doesn't do that, offering middling CPU and GPU performance rather than the sort of muscle that would make it a great value."
"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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