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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has a higher price but offers strong performance for general use and has a higher-resolution touchscreen and build quality that suits premium business needs, along with better portability due to a lighter weight and a longer battery life. However, it may not be ideal for 3D rendering, machine learning, or engineering tasks where GPU power is crucial. On the other hand, the MSI GF65 Thin is more affordable with a powerful graphics card, making it suitable for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning tasks, but it is heavier, has a shorter battery life, and lacks premium business features like a touchscreen and high portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
- Good for general use
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Good battery life
- Good speakers
Advantages of the MSI GF65 Thin
- The MSI GF65 Thin has no clear advantages over the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga.
Key differences
General Use
7.2
6.5
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
451.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is good for general use, while the MSI GF65 Thin is only fair.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga offers better portability and battery life, along with a high-resolution touchscreen and more RAM, suiting varied general use tasks like web browsing, productivity applications, and media consumption. In contrast, the MSI GF65 Thin, while having a powerful CPU and dedicated GPU for improved performance in gaming, falls short in terms of battery life and portability, making it less optimal for on-the-go general use.
Gaming and AI
6.0
6.8
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.1/10
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
9.1/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI GF65 Thin and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the MSI GF65 Thin is somewhat better.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has a lower screen refresh rate and uses integrated graphics, making it less ideal for smooth gaming and 3D applications, whereas the MSI GF65 Thin boasts a higher refresh rate and a dedicated Nvidia GPU for a more responsive and visually engaging gaming experience. The ThinkPad leans more towards business users seeking versatility and portability, while the MSI is tailored for gamers prioritizing performance.
Software Development
7.3
6.3
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is good for software development, while the MSI GF65 Thin is only fair.
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
7.3
6.8
13.5in
SIZE
15.6in
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
451.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
262.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has a better screen than the MSI GF65 Thin for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga offers a high-resolution display with vibrant color accuracy and brightness levels that make it suitable for general use and appealing for engineering and design work where precise color representation is crucial. However, for gaming and 3D applications, it may fall short due to a lower refresh rate which is less optimal for fast-paced visuals. On the other hand, the MSI GF65 Thin provides adequate resolution and color representation for both general use and design tasks but lacks the superior refresh rate needed for a smooth gaming experience, leading it to be less favorable for 3D tasks that demand fluid motion.
Battery
8.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI GF65 Thin has 4.5 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
Excellent
Good
13.5in
SIZE
15.6in
2.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.4in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has excellent portability, while the MSI GF65 Thin has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.0
6.7
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has very good build quality, while the MSI GF65 Thin has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$725
$1,100
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has a price of $725 and the MSI GF65 Thin costs $1,100.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
6.7
6.7
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga and MSI GF65 Thin are both only fair for engineering and design.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga offers versatility for engineering and design with its convertible touch screen and Intel i5 integrated graphics, suitable for on-the-go usage and presentations, while the MSI GF65 Thin, with its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics, caters to engineering tasks that need higher graphic performance but is less portable. Lenovo’s device also has better screen resolution, potentially improving the visual quality for design work, whereas MSI’s standout is its superior GPU, offering higher capabilities for rendering and simulations.
Content Creation
7.3
6.8
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga to be good for content creation, while the MSI GF65 Thin is only fair.
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.
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How the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga and the MSI GF65 Thin compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga | MSI GF65 Thin |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$725 | $1,100 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | January 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.7'' x 9.2'' x 0.45'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.85'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.54 lbs | 4.1 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.71" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.16" | 9.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1130G7 | Intel i5-10500H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 4.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 44.5 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.5" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2256 x 1504 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 451 nits | 262 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 9.1/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
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Tom Brant | April 2021
"The ThinkPad X1 Titanium is a showcase of what Lenovo thinks business computing will look like in the near future. People want thinner, lighter laptops with high-quality screens and enough computing power to get their work done. The X1 Titanium achieves these goals with some controversial but innovative design choices, including a redesigned keyboard and a pared-down port selection."
MSI GF65 Thin
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Allen Ngo | March 2021
"The MSI GF65 Thin offers a GeForce RTX 3060 on a budget. The MSI GF65 is a relatively inexpensive RTX 3060 laptop and, perhaps not coincidentally, it also comes with a slower-than-average RTX 3060 GPU. Other laptops we've tested thus far with the same GPU are about 10 to 15 percent faster. CPU performance is also slightly slower than average unless if users decide to enable Cooler Boost mode. Colors, black-white response times, Thunderbolt, and DisplayPort are either average or completely omitted. Gamers who want to maximize performance-per-dollar without sacrificing RAM or SSD upgradeability will find the lightweight MSI GF65 attractive."
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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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