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Updated March 21, 2024·
When choosing between the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 and the MSI Stealth 17, consider the Lenovo for general office work or travel due to its lower price and likely better battery life, making it more cost-effective and portable. The MSI, on the other hand, is designed for high-performance needs like gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning, offering more power at the expense of higher cost and reduced portability. If your tasks are intensive and graphics-heavy, and the budget allows, the MSI may be the better choice; otherwise, the Lenovo could meet your needs efficiently. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad T14
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Stealth 17
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Best in class speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7
9.1
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.3/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Stealth 17 is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is only fair.
The MSI Stealth 17 boasts a more powerful graphics card and higher screen refresh rate which are crucial for smooth, high-quality gaming and 3D rendering, while the Lenovo ThinkPad T14, although decent, has less graphics capability and a standard refresh rate, making it less optimal for these tasks despite having a good CPU and screen quality. The MSI is designed with gaming and high-performance applications in mind; therefore, it commands a higher price, whereas the Lenovo is geared towards general business use, offering a balance between performance and cost.
Engineering and Design
8.0
9.4
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
4.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
32.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
The MSI Stealth 17 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is very good.
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 offers solid CPU and RAM capabilities adequate for engineering tasks, with a high-quality keyboard, but the MSI Stealth 17 stands out with a more powerful CPU, more RAM, and a superior GPU for demanding engineering and design work, as well as a better screen quality for detailed visuals, though it is less portable and might be noisier under load. While the ThinkPad T14 is more travel-friendly and has good input devices, the Stealth 17's raw performance and display make it more suited for intensive, high-end engineering projects.
Content Creation
8.3
8.8
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
32.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth 17 and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 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
6.9
8.6
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
321.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
The MSI Stealth 17 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 offers high-resolution and bright display which enhances the viewing experience for general use and precision for engineering tasks, but its lower refresh rate limits its capability for smooth 3D gaming. The MSI Stealth 17, with a similar high-resolution and bright display, excels for general use and provides wider color coverage essential for professional engineering and design work, yet it also falls short for gaming due to a refresh rate that can't keep up with fast-paced 3D visuals. Both laptops are equipped with quality panels, but their refresh rates are not ideal for the high demands of modern gaming experiences.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has 9 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
Very Good
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2.9 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has very good portability, while the MSI Stealth 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,241
$3,899
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has a price of $1,241 and the MSI Stealth 17 costs $3,899.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.5
8.7
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
321.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The MSI Stealth 17 and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 are both very good for general use.
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 offers a balance of performance and portability with a comfortable keyboard and long battery life, making it ideal for everyday tasks and on-the-go use, while the MSI Stealth 17 provides a larger, high-quality screen and robust CPU and RAM for intensive applications but is less portable and has a shorter battery life, suiting users with a focus on gaming or heavy workloads who prioritize performance over mobility. Both laptops have adequate storage, and while speaker and keyboard quality are commendable, the Lenovo may run quieter and cooler during prolonged use.
Software Development
8.3
8.5
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Stealth 17 and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 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.
Build Quality
8.0
7.8
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad T14 to have 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.
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How the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 and the MSI Stealth 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 | MSI Stealth 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,241 | $3,899 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.5'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | 15.7'' x 11.2'' x 0.79'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.96 lbs | 6.17 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.51" | 15.65" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.93" | 11.16" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | Intel i9-13900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 39.3 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 321 nits | 384 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.5/10 | 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 | 8.4/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1440p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
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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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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