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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 and MSI Prestige 15 are similarly priced with comparable RAM and storage. The Lenovo has a more powerful graphics card suited for gaming and 3D work, but this, combined with larger screen and battery, makes it heavier, affecting portability. Conversely, the MSI, though lighter and more portable with a slightly better battery life, has a less powerful GPU, making it less ideal for intensive gaming and 3D tasks. Both support USB-C charging; MSI has an advantage with Thunderbolt. Choose Lenovo for better performance in demanding tasks, MSI for portability and business uses like presentations, with its white backlit keyboard and professional appearance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 5
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 15
- Good portability
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.7
6.3
8.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 15 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 offers a superior Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 144 Hz, which are crucial for gaming and 3D performance, whereas the MSI Prestige 15 has a less powerful Nvidia GTX 1650 Max-Q GPU and a lower refresh rate of 60 Hz. Although both laptops have capable CPUs and good screen quality, these elements of the GPU and refresh rate make the Legion Slim 5 more suited for gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.0
7.2
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
8.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Prestige 15 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 stands out for engineering and design due to its higher refresh rate screen and advanced GPU, which offer smoother visuals and better rendering capabilities, while the MSI Prestige 15, despite having a good screen, offers less graphical performance. Considering portability and battery life, the Prestige 15 is lighter and has a marginally better battery life score, but the Legion Slim 5 compensates with superior keyboard quality and a more gaming-oriented appearance, making it a commendable choice if you can handle a bit more heft and less operating time unplugged.
Screen Quality
7.2
6.8
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
298.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 15 for gaming and AI, and software development.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 and MSI Prestige 15 both have screens that feature high resolution and brightness, which are essential for sharp and clear visuals in general use, providing a comfortable viewing experience. For engineering and design, their displays cover a wide range of colors, crucial for accurate color work, but for gaming and 3D applications where a high refresh rate is critical for smooth motion, these laptops may fall short as their screens prioritize color and resolution over speed. This makes them less suitable for fast-paced games and high frame-rate 3D rendering.
Portability
Fair
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 15 has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has only fair portability.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.5
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
298.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 and MSI Prestige 15 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 and MSI Prestige 15 both offer a solid balance for general use with their capable CPUs, adequate RAM, and quality IPS screens, ensuring smooth operation and clear visuals. The Legion Slim 5's advantage lies in its higher refresh rate and gaming-ready GPU, which make it slightly bulkier and less portable compared to the lighter MSI Prestige 15 that offers longer battery life and a higher screen color accuracy, desirable for users who prioritize mobility and display fidelity for everyday tasks.
Content Creation
7.5
7.5
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 and MSI Prestige 15 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
7.4
7.2
8.3/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 and MSI Prestige 15 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.
Battery
7.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 15 has 7.5 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
7.4
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 and MSI Prestige 15 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,000
$1,044
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has a price of $1,000 and the MSI Prestige 15 costs $1,044.
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How the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 and the MSI Prestige 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion Slim 5 | MSI Prestige 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $1,044 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10.3'' x 0.99'' | 14.1'' x 9.2'' x 0.74'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.29 lbs | 3.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 14.05" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.25" | 9.2" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS | Intel i5-1240P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 7.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 82 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 298 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
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 | 2 | |
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 Slim 5
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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."
MSI Prestige 15
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Mario Petzold | December 2022
"The MSI Prestige 15 offers a dazzling 4K image quality, and solid performance. The MSI Prestige 15 appears to consistently implement the guiding principle of throttling the solid and efficient hardware to such an extent that content creation succeeds perfectly. Performance-hungry tasks, on the other hand, are slowed down a little by the reduced power consumption. Conversely, this means that the case remains relatively cool and the dual fan subdued. The battery life also benefits somewhat. So the losses aren't really dramatic because full performance is still available for short bursts."
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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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