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Legion Pro 5i (2024)
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Prestige 16
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024)
  • Very good for gaming and AI
  • Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 16
  • Very good for general use
  • Very good for software development
  • Very good for content creation
  • Good portability
  • Good battery life
  • Very good speakers

Key differences

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General Use

7.5
Legion Pro 5i (2024)
Prestige 16
8.4
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
368.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The MSI Prestige 16 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024) is good.

Gaming and AI

8.1
Legion Pro 5i (2024)
Prestige 16
6.7
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024) is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 16 is only fair.

Content Creation

7.6
Legion Pro 5i (2024)
Prestige 16
8.3
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Prestige 16 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024) is good.

Screen Quality

8.1
Legion Pro 5i (2024)
Prestige 16
8.3
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
368.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 16 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.

Battery

3.5 Hours
Legion Pro 5i (2024)
Prestige 16
7.5 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has 3.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 16 has 7.5 hours of battery life.

Portability

Fair
Legion Pro 5i (2024)
Prestige 16
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
5.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Prestige 16 has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024) has only fair portability.
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Key similarities

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Engineering and Design

8.5
Legion Pro 5i (2024)
Prestige 16
8.2
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024) and MSI Prestige 16 are both very good for engineering and design.

Software Development

7.6
Legion Pro 5i (2024)
Prestige 16
8.1
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 16 to be very good for software development, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024) is good.

Build Quality

7.4
Legion Pro 5i (2024)
Prestige 16
7.4
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024) and MSI Prestige 16 both have good build quality.

Cost

$1,600
Legion Pro 5i (2024)
Prestige 16
$1,611
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024) has a price of $1,600 and the MSI Prestige 16 costs $1,611.

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How the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024) and the MSI Prestige 16 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024)MSI Prestige 16
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024)MSI Prestige 16

GENERAL

Price
$1,600
$1,611
Release Date
January 1, 2024January 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
14.3'' x 10.3'' x 0.97''14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.66''
Weight
5.6 lbs4.2 lbs
Width
14.31"14.09"
Depth
10.25"10.18"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i7-14650HXIntel i7-13700H
RAM
16 GB32 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
20
Storage
512 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
3.5 Hours7.5 Hours
Battery Capacity
80 Wh82 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
16"16"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
2560 x 16002560 x 1600
Refresh Rate
165Hz165Hz
Display Brightness
368 nits400 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.4/107.4/10
Portability Score
6.6/107.7/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
YesNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
6.5/107/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
8.5/107.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
7/108.8/10
Webcam
1080p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
NoYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
42
USB-C ports
22
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
33
Thunderbolt Version
N/A4

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Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024)

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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 Prestige 16

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Make Use Of

Paul Antill | June 2023
"The MSI Prestige 16 Evo: 2023's best value 16” thin & light laptop with i7-13700H. One of the top choices for professionals and students seeking a high-performance, portable computing solution in 2023. While the MSI Prestige 16 Evo A13M may not boast the most striking design compared to some other 16" options, its relatively "safe" styling lends itself well to professional and educational environments. Significantly, it doesn't compromise on essential features like port selection or cooling performance, ensuring seamless connectivity and efficient thermal management. The 16 Evo A13M offers an excellent combination of performance, portability, and functionality, making it a compelling choice for professionals and students alike."

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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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