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Updated March 22, 2024·
When choosing between the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 and the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, consider that the ThinkPad typically offers robust build quality and excellent keyboards, making it suitable for business users who prioritize durability and typing comfort. Meanwhile, the MSI Prestige often targets creatives with better screen color accuracy and potentially stronger multimedia performance, which is valuable for tasks like photo editing or graphic design. If your work involves extensive travel, look at the weight and battery life; usually, the MSI is lighter, but the Lenovo might have longer battery life. Consider which aspects align with your everyday usage and work requirements to guide your decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad T14
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo
- Good overall display quality
Key differences
General Use
8.5
8.0
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
321.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 and MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo are both very good for general use, though the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is somewhat better.
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 offers robust performance and sufficient memory for smooth multitasking, complemented by a high-quality screen and ergonomic keyboard that enhance the user experience for everyday tasks, while its strong battery life and lightweight design ensure it's easy to carry around without frequent charging. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo also provides excellent CPU power and multitask handling capabilities, with a vibrant display and compact form factor suited for on-the-go use, albeit with a slight tradeoff in battery longevity and a consideration for its heat management under heavy use.
Software Development
8.3
7.7
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is very good for software development, while the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is good.
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.
Screen Quality
6.9
7.8
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
321.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo for software development, and content creation, while the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, both the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 and the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo offer screens with adequate resolution and brightness, providing clear and vivid displays suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. When it comes to engineering and design work, both laptops have screens with good color coverage, ensuring that professionals who need precise color representation for tasks like photo editing or CAD work can rely on the accuracy of these displays. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates of both laptops mean that while they can handle the content, they won't be as smooth or responsive as displays designed specifically for these high-frame-rate scenarios.
Build Quality
8.0
7.4
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has very good build quality, while the MSI Prestige 14 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
6.7
6.8
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.3/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 and MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo may handle gaming and 3D tasks adequately, but they are limited due to their non-specialized GPUs and standard screen refresh rates. While they both offer decent CPUs and screen quality, they lack the high-performance graphics and swift refresh rates that dedicated gaming or high-end 3D laptops provide.
Engineering and Design
8.0
7.8
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad T14 to be very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is good.
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14, with a robust CPU, substantial RAM, and a high-quality screen, can handle engineering software with ease, and its excellent keyboard supports long coding sessions, although it may be a bit heavier and louder under load. The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, while also having good performance components and screen, offers a more portable package with quieter operation, but its speakers and keyboard may not match the ThinkPad's standards for audio and typing experiences.
Content Creation
8.3
8.0
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 and MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo 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.
Battery
9.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has 9 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has 8 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
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,241
$1,300
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
$2,000
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has a price of $1,241 and the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo costs $1,300.
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Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 | MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,241 | $1,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2023 | February 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.5'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | 12.3'' x 7.5'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.96 lbs | 3.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.51" | 12.3" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.93" | 7.46" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 39.3 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 321 nits | 415 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.5/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.4/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
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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Benjamin Herzig | December 2023
"We like a lot about this laptop. It has many ports, with the inclusion of RJ45-Ethernet as a defining feature. WWAN is upgradable for maximum flexibility and the ThinkPad has many security functions. Working with the ThinkPad input devices is a lot of fun, and Lenovo puts in a serviceable Low Power panel. The AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 7840U delivers a great performance and does not drain the battery fast. Fan noise and temperatures are nothing special, but also far away from bad. With the user replaceable keyboard, the ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 has a special feature rarely present on most modern laptops."
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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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