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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize performance for demanding tasks and can afford a higher price, the MSI Stealth 17 would be a suitable choice, as it offers more storage and memory, along with a robust graphics card. This would be particularly beneficial for 3D rendering, machine learning, gaming, and engineering tasks. However, it is less portable and has a shorter battery life, making it less ideal for travel or long periods away from a power source. Conversely, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is less expensive and offers a reasonably powerful setup for general use and some engineering applications. It strikes a balance with longer battery life and a slightly better portability, but falls short compared to the MSI Stealth 17 when it comes to the most intensive tasks. Both have quality displays and build, but the Lenovo has a higher resolution while the MSI has a faster refresh rate, important for fast-motion visuals in gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Stealth 17
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Best in class speakers
Key differences
General Use
8.0
8.7
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
569.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
5.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The MSI Stealth 17 and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 are both very good for general use, though the MSI Stealth 17 is somewhat better.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 offers a high-resolution screen and excellent keyboard quality which are beneficial for general use, but it is less portable and has a reduced battery life compared to the MSI Stealth 17, which offers superior performance with a more powerful CPU and more RAM, making it very good for general use, intensive gaming, and demanding applications despite having a lower screen resolution. Both laptops exhibit quality screen displays and sufficient storage, but the Stealth's superior RAM and CPU contribute significantly to its higher general use suitability, though it comes with reduced battery longevity and portability compared to the ThinkPad P16.
Gaming and AI
6.9
9.1
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Stealth 17 is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is only fair.
The MSI Stealth 17 offers superior gaming and 3D capabilities with its highly advanced GPU and a much higher screen refresh rate, making it excellent for smooth and immersive gameplay, whereas the Lenovo ThinkPad P16, while still good, has a less powerful GPU and a lower refresh rate, which may not be as optimal for fast-paced gaming experiences or complex 3D rendering.
Engineering and Design
8.3
9.4
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
The MSI Stealth 17 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is very good.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 is equipped with a powerful Intel i7 processor, dedicated Nvidia RTX A1000 GPU, and a high-quality 16-inch IPS screen with exceptional brightness and color coverage, making it very good for engineering and design work.
Content Creation
8.2
8.8
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth 17 and Lenovo ThinkPad P16 are both very good for content creation, though the MSI Stealth 17 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
8.2
8.6
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
569.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has a better screen than the MSI Stealth 17 for engineering and design, while the MSI Stealth 17 has a better screen for gaming and AI, and software development.
For general use, both the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and the MSI Stealth 17 offer high resolution, bright displays which provide sharp images and easy readability under various lighting conditions, making them good choices for everyday tasks like browsing and document editing. Engineers and designers will appreciate the accurate color representation and wide color gamuts on both laptops, ensuring that the work they see on screen closely matches their design intentions and prints. However, gamers and those involved in 3D work may find these laptops lacking due to their lower refresh rates, resulting in less smooth visuals during fast-paced action or when manipulating 3D models.
Battery
10.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has 10 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth 17 has 5.5 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
Poor
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
6.5 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
1.2in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Stealth 17 has only fair portability, while the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.8
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has very good build quality, while the MSI Stealth 17 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,449
$3,899
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 has a price of $1,449 and the MSI Stealth 17 costs $3,899.
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Key similarities
Software Development
8.4
8.5
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Stealth 17 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.
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How the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 and the MSI Stealth 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad P16 | MSI Stealth 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,449 | $3,899 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 10.5'' x 1.2'' | 15.7'' x 11.2'' x 0.79'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.5 lbs | 6.17 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.3" | 15.65" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.5" | 11.16" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12800HX | Intel i9-13900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 4 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 94 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 569 nits | 384 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.1/10 | 9.5/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
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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Mario Petzold | April 2023
"The MSI Stealth 17 Studio is a laptop with a quiet RTX 4080 for almost every occasion. The MSI Stealth 17 Studio is equally capable of high-level media processing and playing current games. It remains pleasantly quiet, even if a few percentage points of power have had to be sacrificed in the process. But, it is not quite perfect: To some extent, the Stealth 17 is well thought out. It packs tons of graphics power and high-end components in a slim case. The laptop's cooling system can be set such that, noise-wise, it doesn't even reach low volume. However, small flaws cloud otherwise exceptionally positive impressions."
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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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