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Updated January 12, 2024·
To assist with your decision, consider the following aspects: The Lenovo Legion 5i Pro typically offers stronger performance suitable for intensive tasks like gaming and engineering software, making it a better choice if those are your primary activities. The MSI Stealth 14 Studio, on the other hand, is more portable due to its smaller size and lighter weight, which is beneficial if you need to carry your laptop around frequently. The Lenovo might also have a slight edge in battery life over the MSI, providing longer use between charges. However, the MSI's sleek design can be appealing for professional environments. If portability and aesthetics are more important, the MSI could be a better fit, but if performance and battery life take precedence, you may find the Lenovo to be worth the extra cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Stealth 14 Studio
- Good portability
- Best in class speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.1
7.6
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
368.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has a better screen than the MSI Stealth 14 Studio for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio has a better screen for software development.
For general use, the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i's screen stands out due to its high resolution and brightness, making text and images clear and vivid, which is less prominent on the MSI Stealth 14 Studio. When considering engineering and design, the Lenovo again takes the lead with a wider color gamut coverage, ensuring more accurate color reproduction that professionals need, although the MSI also performs well in this aspect. However, for gaming and 3D tasks, both laptops fall short, as they lack the high refresh rates that provide smoother motion and a better visual experience in fast-paced environments.
Battery
3.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has 3.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth 14 Studio has 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.
Portability
Fair
Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
5.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$999
$1,520
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has a price of $999 and the MSI Stealth 14 Studio costs $1,520.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.8
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
368.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and Lenovo Legion Pro 5i are both good for general use.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i is a solid option for general use with its ample screen size and high-quality display paired with a capable CPU and sufficient RAM, though it is less portable and has shorter battery life. In contrast, the MSI Stealth 14 Studio offers better portability and longer battery life with a similarly powerful CPU and sufficient RAM, making it also well-suited for general use despite a smaller screen size.
Gaming and AI
8.0
7.8
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Pro 5i to be very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio is good.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i boasts a powerful i7 processor and a high refresh rate display which makes it very good for gaming and 3D uses, enhanced further by its Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU that supports ray tracing and DLSS technologies. On the other hand, the MSI Stealth 14 Studio offers similar gaming and 3D performance with the same GPU and refresh rate, but with a more portable design and longer battery life, though its processor is slightly less robust compared to the Legion Pro 5i.
Engineering and Design
8.4
8.5
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and Lenovo Legion Pro 5i are both very good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo Legion 5i Pro offers robust performance with a higher resolution screen, making it suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio, although slightly less powerful, provides greater portability and a larger storage capacity, both have high-quality CPUs, RAM, and GPUs essential for engineering software. Both laptops have good build quality and screens, but the Legion has a larger, brighter display with better color accuracy, whereas the MSI is lighter and easier to carry, and both have quality keyboards and relatively low operating noise, balancing performance with usability factors.
Content Creation
7.6
7.9
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and Lenovo Legion Pro 5i are both good for content creation.
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
7.5
7.4
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i and MSI Stealth 14 Studio 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.6
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 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 Pro 5i and the MSI Stealth 14 Studio compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion Pro 5i | MSI Stealth 14 Studio |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$999 | $1,520 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 10.3'' x 0.97'' | 12.4'' x 9.7'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.6 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.31" | 12.4" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.25" | 9.69" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700HX | Intel i7-13620H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 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 | 3.5 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 72 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 368 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 4 | 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 Pro 5i
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Brian Westover | August 2023
"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."
MSI Stealth 14 Studio
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Francisco Lahoz | June 2023
"You'll find a versatility in the MSI Stealth 14 Studio that isn’t matched by many content-creator laptops we've tested of late. The small frame allows you to (potentially) work from anywhere with an outlet and, if noise isn’t a concern, run your most demanding of programs, thanks to some powerful hardware inside. The MSI Stealth 14 Studio is an attractive and powerful option if you want a portable laptop to be the center of your content work setup."
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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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