The Lenovo LOQ 15 offers higher performance for engineering tasks, 3D rendering, and gaming due to its dedicated Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics card and AMD Ryzen processor. However, it is less portable than the MSI Prestige 14, which is lighter and more compact but uses integrated Intel graphics and an Intel i5 processor, resulting in lower performance for demanding applications. The MSI boasts better battery life and has a higher resolution display, making it more suitable for general use and on-the-go productivity. Consider the Lenovo if performance is a priority, and the MSI for portability and day-to-day tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo LOQ 15
Good for gaming and AI
Good overall display quality
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 14
Very good portability
Good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
6.2/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo LOQ 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 14 is only fair.
The Lenovo LOQ 15, with its superior GPU and higher screen refresh rate, offers a smoother and more immersive gaming and 3D experience, making it a strong choice for users focused on these activities. While the MSI Prestige 14 provides respectable performance, its GPU and screen refresh rate do not match the Lenovo, resulting in less fluid graphics during high-demand tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.9/10
7.1/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo LOQ 15 and MSI Prestige 14 are both good for engineering and design, though the Lenovo LOQ 15 is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Screen Quality
7.1/10
6.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
329.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
The Lenovo LOQ 15 has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 14 for gaming and AI.
For general use, the Lenovo LOQ 15 and MSI Prestige 14 both provide sharp, clear displays with ample brightness, making documents and websites easy to read, and videos look great. Their wide color gamuts ensure that engineers and designers experience accurate color representation crucial for their work. However, these laptops have lower refresh rates, which means they're not optimal for gaming and 3D applications that benefit from smoother visuals at higher refresh rates.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The Lenovo LOQ 15 has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 14 has 8.5 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
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
2.8 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Prestige 14 has very good portability, while the Lenovo LOQ 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,179
$1,078
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Lenovo LOQ 15 has a price of $1,179 and the MSI Prestige 14 costs $1,078.
The Lenovo LOQ 15 and MSI Prestige 14 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo LOQ 15 is equipped with a powerful AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia GPU, making it robust for general tasks, while its larger screen and higher weight make it less portable than MSI Prestige 14, which offers better battery life and portability due to its smaller screen and lighter weight. Both laptops have similar RAM and storage, ensuring adequate multitasking and space, but the Lenovo's gaming-capable hardware and MSI's emphasis on battery longevity and mobility showcase their differing appeals for general-use scenarios.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.5/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo LOQ 15 and MSI Prestige 14 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
7.5/10
7.3/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo LOQ 15 and MSI Prestige 14 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
7.4/10
7.4/10
The Lenovo LOQ 15 and MSI Prestige 14 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 LOQ 15 and the MSI Prestige 14 compare to other laptops
"Even after a short time with the LOQ 15, you'll find it has a lot going for it, but ultimately it's just "good"—not quite a star. The performance is respectable for the hardware it’s running, but Lenovo had to make some design sacrifices to trim the price. One of the better aspects is the keyboard, making it one of the better low-cost gaming laptops to actually put your hands on."
"The MSI Prestige 14” is excellent for productivity and business use cases, but it is not ideal for creators or visual content editors. The Prestige was able to power through days of email, spreadsheets, and text documents without breaking a sweat and was a joy to use. The additional ports were a breath of fresh air, as most laptops seem to be moving towards just Thunderbolt ports. The security options made signing in effortless, with two quick, more secure, and faster options than even the most complex alphanumeric passcode."
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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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