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Updated February 17, 2024·
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 offers dedicated Nvidia graphics, more physical ports including Ethernet, and a durable build typically preferred for engineering tasks or software development. However, it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable than the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo. Conversely, the MSI provides twice the storage, higher RAM, and an OLED screen for vivid colors and deep blacks, ideal for content creators or general high-end use. It is lighter with a longer battery life, enhancing mobility, but lacks the specialized hardware and port lineup of the Lenovo, which might limit its use in professional software environments. If your focus is on performance for demanding tasks and port variety, the Lenovo could better serve your needs, whereas the MSI stands out for creative tasks and users needing portability and longer unplugged use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo
- Good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.0
8.6
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
569.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
5.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 are both very good for general use, though the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is somewhat better.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo outshines the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 for general use due to its superior screen quality with OLED technology, offering better colors and contrast, along with more RAM for smoother multitasking. Although the ThinkPad P16 features a high-quality IPS display and robust CPU, the Prestige 16 AI Evo provides enhanced portability owing to its lighter weight and slightly longer battery life, making it very good for general use compared to the good rating of the ThinkPad.
Screen Quality
8.2
8.4
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
569.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 for general use, engineering and design, and software development.
For general use, both the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo offer high-resolution displays with bright and vivid panels, ensuring a pleasant experience for day-to-day tasks such as browsing, video streaming, and document editing. For engineering and design, the Prestige's superior color accuracy across wide color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB makes it a better choice for professionals who require precise color representation for their work. However, for gaming and 3D applications where rapid motion is common, neither laptop is ideal due to lower refresh rates, which can result in less fluid visual performance in action-packed scenes.
Battery
10.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has 10 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has 12 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
Poor
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
6.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
1.2in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has good portability, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.4
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has very good build quality, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.9
6.7
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 stands out for gaming and 3D applications thanks to its Nvidia RTX A1000 graphics card, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is equipped with an Intel Arc 8-Cores GPU, both of which provide robust graphical performance; however, they both have a screen refresh rate of 60Hz which is sufficient but not optimal for high-end gaming that benefits from higher refresh rates. The ThinkPad P16 offers an IPS display which is recognized for good color accuracy and viewing angles, and the Prestige 16 AI Evo's OLED screen delivers vivid colors and deep blacks for excellent visual quality, making both suitable for graphics-intensive tasks albeit not the highest refresh rate available for gaming.
Engineering and Design
8.3
8.4
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 are both very good for engineering and design.
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.
Content Creation
8.2
8.6
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 are both very 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
8.4
8.5
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 are both very 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.
Cost
$1,449
$1,349
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has a price of $1,449 and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo costs $1,349.
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Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo ThinkPad P16 | MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,449 | $1,349 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2023 | December 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 10.5'' x 1.2'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.5 lbs | 3.31 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 14.11" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.5" | 10.02" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12800HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 4 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 12 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 94 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 569 nits | 362 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.1/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Eric Grevstad | February 2023
"It's only a few months since we gave the MSI CreatorPro X17 one of our rare 4.5-star ratings and our top mobile workstation honor, but the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 matches that achievement in a more premium overall build. Ultimately, its build quality, screen, and keyboard give our latest Editors' Choice nod to the Lenovo—it's enough of a monster on almost all fronts that it simply cannot be ignored."
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Mark Anthony Ramirez | December 2023
"The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is meant to be a business-focused laptop, but it ends up being the MacBook challenger PC laptop enthusiasts have longed for. Not only can it meet and, in many cases, surpass the M2-powered MacBooks, but it is also surpassing the baseline M3 MacBooks, which is a giant leap forward for Intel-powered laptops. This isn’t hyperbole; this is what the numbers show."
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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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