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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo LOQ 16 offers superior performance for 3D, machine learning, and engineering tasks thanks to its AMD Ryzen 7 processor and Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics, making it suitable for intensive gaming too. However, it's heavier and has a shorter battery life compared to the MSI Prestige 14. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 14 is much more portable due to its lighter weight and longer battery life. It’s also equipped with an Intel i5 processor and Intel Iris Xe graphics, sufficient for general use and some lighter creative tasks, but not as powerful for heavier workload and gaming. Both have similar screen sizes, storage, and RAM, but the MSI has better overall portability, while the Lenovo excels in graphics performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo LOQ 16
- 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
6.2
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1200
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 16 is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 14 is only fair.
The Lenovo LOQ 16 is equipped with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 144 Hz, providing a smoother and visually richer gaming and 3D experience; meanwhile, the MSI Prestige 14 comes with Intel Iris Xe graphics and a lower 60 Hz screen refresh rate, which delivers less graphical prowess and less fluid motion in games and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.9
7.1
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 16 and MSI Prestige 14 are both good for engineering and design, though the Lenovo LOQ 16 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
7.2
6.9
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
329.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
The Lenovo LOQ 16 has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 14 for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo LOQ 16 and MSI Prestige 14 have displays with sufficient resolution and brightness that cater well to everyday activities and work-related tasks, which is why they are good for general use. Their color accuracy and coverage of color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB make them suitable for engineering and design work, where precise color representation is crucial. However, both models lack high refresh rates, which is a key factor for smooth visuals in gaming and 3D applications, leading to their poor screen quality for these specific uses.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The Lenovo LOQ 16 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
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.8 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Prestige 14 has very good portability, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$740
$1,040
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Lenovo LOQ 16 has a price of $740 and the MSI Prestige 14 costs $1,040.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.5
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
329.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.8/10
The Lenovo LOQ 16 and MSI Prestige 14 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo LOQ 16 offers a reliable AMD Ryzen CPU, adequate RAM, and a high-refresh-rate screen, but is heavier and has a battery that provides less usage time, making it less portable than the MSI Prestige 14, which features an efficient Intel processor, similar RAM, and a lighter build with longer battery life, enhancing its portability despite having a smaller screen. Both laptops possess good screen quality and sufficient storage, with the Lenovo providing a superior keyboard and heat management, while the MSI has a higher display resolution and excels in speaker and build quality.
Content Creation
7.6
7.5
9.1/10
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 LOQ 16 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
7.3
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo LOQ 16 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
7.4
The Lenovo LOQ 16 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 16 and the MSI Prestige 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo LOQ 16 | MSI Prestige 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$740 | $1,040 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10.9'' x 1.02'' | 12.6'' x 8.6'' x 0.63'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 2.84 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 12.56" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.92" | 8.62" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | 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 | 6 Hours | 8.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 60 Wh | 53.8 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 329 nits | 313 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.3/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Lenovo LOQ 16
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Christian Hintze | September 2023
"Gaming laptops with an RTX 4060 are available starting from about 1,000 Euros (~$1,060), even in 16-inch format. For the supposedly affordable Lenovo LOQ 16 (1,500 Euros, ~$1,591), the manufacturer particularly saves in the equipment and materials compared to the more expensive Legion series. In addition, the LOQ is slightly heavier and more bulky. What remains is anything but a laptop full of difficult compromises. Instead, this is a more than solid gaming laptop that focusses on the 3D performance.Q is slightly heavier and more bulky."
MSI Prestige 14
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Collin Probst | September 2022
"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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