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Updated March 14, 2024·
When choosing between the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 and the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, consider how you'll use the laptop. If you're focused on gaming or graphic-intensive tasks, the Lenovo, generally less expensive, offers robust performance suited for those needs but may be bulkier and have a shorter battery life. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige is designed for professionals seeking a balance between performance and portability, with a sleek design and longer battery life, making it ideal for business users who frequently travel, although you'll likely pay more for these conveniences. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 5
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo
- Very good for general use
- Very good for content creation
- Very good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.7
6.8
8.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5, with its superior GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, delivers smoother gameplay and is more suited for graphic-intensive tasks compared to the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo. While both have capable CPUs and quality displays, the Lenovo's emphasis on gaming-centered hardware makes it a preferable choice for those seeking enhanced performance for gaming and 3D applications.
Screen Quality
7.2
7.8
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 and the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo offer panels with adequate resolution and brightness, ensuring a clear and vivid display for everyday tasks such as web browsing and document editing. In engineering and design work, the importance of accurate color reproduction is met by both laptops having decent coverage of color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, which is crucial for tasks that require color precision. However, for 3D and gaming, while both laptops provide satisfactory resolution and panel quality, they fall short on refresh rates, which could lead to less fluid visuals during fast-paced scenes or when performing tasks that require quick screen updates.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has 8 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
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,000
$1,300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has a price of $1,000 and the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo costs $1,300.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
8.0
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is good.
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo offers superior CPU and RAM which translates to faster and more efficient performance for various tasks, along with a high-quality screen, making it excellent for general use; however, it is balanced by its high portability and strong battery life. The Lenovo Legion Slim 5, while still good for everyday activities, might not match the Prestige's performance but compensates with decent battery life and portability, along with adequate screen quality, making it a solid, more affordable alternative.
Engineering and Design
8.0
7.8
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Slim 5 to be very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is good.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 offers a powerful CPU and GPU, ample RAM, and high-quality screen, which make it highly suitable for demanding engineering software and graphically-intensive tasks. While the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is also capable for engineering with quality components, its lighter build and quieter operation make it a better option for those who prioritize portability and a less noisy working environment.
Content Creation
7.5
8.0
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo to be very good for content creation, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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
7.4
7.7
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo and Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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
7.4
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 and MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo 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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Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion Slim 5 | MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $1,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | February 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10.3'' x 0.99'' | 12.3'' x 7.5'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.29 lbs | 3.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 12.3" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.25" | 7.46" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 415 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.7/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 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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Mark Knapp | August 2023
"The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 acknowledges that a gaming laptop doesn’t have to be as thick as possible and can still ensure adequate cooling when the muscles need flexing. To this end, in the Slim 5 Gen 8, it finds a neat balance of refined, trimmed-down design that still lets its internals cruise (even above their max power ratings). Lenovo then added in some high-end build quality with an altogether excellent keyboard that’s useful for both work and play."
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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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