If performance for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or intensive gaming is crucial, the MSI GP66 Leopard with its high-end Nvidia GPU is superior. However, if portability and longer battery life are priorities, then the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, being lighter and offering touchscreen functionality with a high-resolution display, is more suitable. The ThinkPad is generally more expensive and excels in general business use with a premium feel and additional features like a fingerprint reader and facial recognition, whereas the MSI is less costly and better for gaming with its larger screen, higher refresh rate, and dedicated gaming appearance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
Excellent portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI GP66 Leopard
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
7.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.7/10
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
9.1/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI GP66 Leopard is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is only fair.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has a lower-end integrated graphics card and a standard screen refresh rate which limits its gaming and 3D performance, while the MSI GP66 Leopard offers a high-end dedicated GPU and a higher refresh rate display better suited for these tasks, despite the laptop being heavier and possibly more power-consuming. Additionally, while both have capable CPUs and high-quality screens, the differences in GPU and screen refresh rate explain their respective gaming and 3D capabilities..
Engineering and Design
6.7/10
7.9/10
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI GP66 Leopard is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is only fair.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, with its high-resolution touchscreen and lightweight design, offers engineers and designers a versatile device suitable for both drawing and portability, though it has a less powerful processor and integrated graphics compared to the MSI GP66 Leopard.
Screen Quality
7.3/10
7.5/10
13.5in
SIZE
15.6in
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
451.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
The MSI GP66 Leopard has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga excels in general use and engineering with its high resolution and bright display, contributing to sharp text and vivid images, while also covering a wide color gamut ensuring accurate color representation. However, its lower refresh rate limits its appeal for 3D applications and gaming. The MSI GP66 Leopard also boasts a display capable of precise colors and high resolution which benefits both general use and detailed engineering work, but similar to the Lenovo, it falls short for gaming due to a less optimal refresh rate.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI GP66 Leopard has 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
Fair
13.5in
SIZE
15.6in
2.5 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.4in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has excellent portability, while the MSI GP66 Leopard has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$725
$1,400
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has a price of $725 and the MSI GP66 Leopard costs $1,400.
The MSI GP66 Leopard and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both good for general use.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga offers exceptional portability with a high-resolution touchscreen that can double as a tablet and has sufficient CPU and RAM for daily tasks, while the MSI GP66 Leopard, with its more powerful CPU and superior GPU, caters to more demanding applications but is less portable with a heavier build and shorter battery life. Both laptops have similar storage capacities and RAM which is adequate for general use, while the ThinkPad's higher screen quality, longer battery life, and 2-in-1 design may entice users who prioritize versatility and on-the-go usage, and the Leopard's gaming-grade graphics and overall performance suit users needing extra power for graphics-intensive tasks despite the tradeoff in weight and battery endurance.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.4/10
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI GP66 Leopard and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both 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
7.3/10
7.2/10
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga and MSI GP66 Leopard are both 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
8.0/10
8.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga and MSI GP66 Leopard both have very 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 X1 Titanium Yoga and the MSI GP66 Leopard compare to other laptops
"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."
"The MSI GP66 Leopard is a good budget high-performance gamer. The MSI also does a lot right outside of the pure performance despite it's low price. For example, the adaptive cooling system really surprised us positively, even in Extreme Performance Mode. And the display is not a budget panel either, but at least outshines the competition in terms of brightness. Of course, you also have to accept a few compromises in this price category. These include the Leopard's poor battery runtimes and the less than optimal build quality, which is also noticeable in the more complicated maintenance."
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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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