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Legion Pro 5i (2024)
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Updated June 22, 2024·

For a balance of performance and portability with a nod towards gaming and creative work, the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024) is a strong contender. It offers a higher resolution screen with a taller aspect ratio, which is great for productivity and immersive gaming. The RTX 4070 GPU will deliver excellent gaming and rendering performance, and the laptop's design is more understated, which might be preferable if you're using it in a professional setting. However, it's heavier and has a shorter battery life compared to the MSI Stealth GS66. On the other hand, the MSI Stealth GS66, while pricier, is lighter and could offer better battery life, making it more suitable for on-the-go use. Its RTX 3070 Ti GPU is still very capable, though not as future-proof as the 4070 in the Lenovo. The MSI also has a more extensive array of USB-C and Thunderbolt ports, which could be beneficial for connectivity. The screen's lower resolution might be less demanding on the GPU, potentially offering higher frame rates in some games, and the laptop has a more robust build quality. Ultimately, if you prioritize the latest gaming performance and a higher resolution screen within a more professional aesthetic, the Lenovo is the way to go. But if you value portability, battery life, and a wider range of ports, the MSI Stealth GS66 would be a better fit, provided you're okay with its premium price point. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024)
  • Very good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the MSI Stealth GS66
  • Very good overall build quality
  • Good portability
  • Very good speakers

Key differences

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Gaming and AI

8.5
Legion Pro 5i (2024)
Stealth GS66
7.8
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024) is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Stealth GS66 is good.

Screen Quality

8.1
Legion Pro 5i (2024)
Stealth GS66
8.1
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
368.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has a better screen than the MSI Stealth GS66 for general use, engineering and design, and software development, while the MSI Stealth GS66 has a better screen for gaming and AI.

Battery

3.5 Hours
Legion Pro 5i (2024)
Stealth GS66
5.5 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has 3.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth GS66 has 5.5 hours of battery life.

Portability

Fair
Legion Pro 5i (2024)
Stealth GS66
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
5.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Stealth GS66 has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024) has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

7.4
Legion Pro 5i (2024)
Stealth GS66
8.0
The MSI Stealth GS66 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024) has good build quality.

Cost

$1,450
Legion Pro 5i (2024)
Stealth GS66
$1,799
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

$3,000

The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024) has a price of $1,450 and the MSI Stealth GS66 costs $1,799.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.8
Legion Pro 5i (2024)
Stealth GS66
7.7
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
368.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
280.0 nits
3.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024) and MSI Stealth GS66 are both good for general use.

Engineering and Design

8.7
Legion Pro 5i (2024)
Stealth GS66
8.2
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024) and MSI Stealth GS66 are both very good for engineering and design.

Content Creation

7.9
Legion Pro 5i (2024)
Stealth GS66
7.7
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024) and MSI Stealth GS66 are both good for content creation.

Software Development

7.7
Legion Pro 5i (2024)
Stealth GS66
7.5
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024) and MSI Stealth GS66 are both good for software development.

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How the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024) and the MSI Stealth GS66 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024)MSI Stealth GS66
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2024)MSI Stealth GS66

GENERAL

Price
$1,450
$1,799
Release Date
January 1, 2024April 1, 2022
Overall Dimensions
14.3'' x 10.3'' x 0.97''14.2'' x 9.7'' x 0.71''
Weight
5.6 lbs4.63 lbs
Width
14.31"14.17"
Depth
10.25"9.65"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i7-14700HXIntel i7-12700H
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
22
Storage
1024 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
3.5 Hours5.5 Hours
Battery Capacity
80 Wh99.9 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
16"15.6"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
2560 x 16001920 x 1080
Refresh Rate
165Hz360Hz
Display Brightness
368 nits280 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.4/108/10
Portability Score
6.6/107.5/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
YesYes
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
6.5/107.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
8.5/108.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
7/108/10
Webcam
1080p720p
Fingerprint Reader
NoNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
42
USB-C ports
23
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
34
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 Stealth GS66

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Florian Glaser | February 2022
"The MSI Stealth GS66 is powerful enough for QHD. The Core i7-12700H and the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti found in the 12UGS model that we tested run all modern games smoothly in the native QHD resolution. The 15-inch display is very fast with its 240 Hz refresh rate, and it also offers a great color space (almost 100% DCI-P3) on top of that, which should please gamers as well as content creators, although we would have still wished for a higher brightness. Case, input devices, and connectivity (Thunderbolt 4) are at a good level. However, among other things, the GS66 loses points due to the high temperature development in 3D mode and its poor webcam."

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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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