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Updated January 12, 2024·
When choosing between the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga and the MSI Stealth 14 Studio, consider your primary needs. For portability and flexibility, the Lenovo is light, has a convertible 2-in-1 design to switch between laptop and tablet modes, and is suited for general use or business settings. The MSI, with its more powerful processor and dedicated graphics card, excels in performance for gaming, 3D modeling, and video editing. It is also more affordable than the Lenovo, but at the expense of increased weight and decreased battery life. Conversely, while the Lenovo is more expensive, it offers better battery longevity and a higher resolution display, making it ideal for on-the-go professionals who prioritize portability and battery life over raw computing power. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Stealth 14 Studio
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Best in class speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.2
7.8
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
451.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
9.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both good for general use, though the MSI Stealth 14 Studio is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.0
7.8
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.1/10
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
9.1/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is only fair.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, with its Intel Iris Xe graphics, falls short in the gaming and 3D department when compared to the MSI Stealth 14 Studio, which boasts a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card. Additionally, the MSI Stealth's higher screen refresh rate significantly improves fast-paced visual experiences crucial in gaming and enhances smoothness in 3D applications, unlike the Lenovo's standard refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
6.7
8.5
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is only fair.
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio is superior for engineering and design tasks due to its more powerful processor and graphics card, offering better performance for computationally demanding applications. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has a higher screen resolution and is more lightweight, which contributes to its portability but may not match the sheer processing abilities of the MSI.
Content Creation
7.3
7.9
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both good for content creation, though the MSI Stealth 14 Studio 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
7.3
7.6
13.5in
SIZE
14.0in
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
451.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga for gaming and AI, and software development.
For general use, where you value clarity and visibility, both the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga and MSI Stealth 14 Studio offer sharp displays with high resolution and brightness, making text and images crisp and easy to see. When it comes to engineering and design work, both laptops provide wide color gamuts, ensuring that colors are accurately represented and vivid for tasks like photo editing and graphic design. However, for gaming and 3D purposes, their screens fall short due to lower refresh rates, leading to less fluid motion and potential screen tearing, which can detract from a seamless visual experience in fast-paced scenes.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth 14 Studio 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
Good
13.5in
SIZE
14.0in
2.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.4in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has excellent portability, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$725
$1,432
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has a price of $725 and the MSI Stealth 14 Studio costs $1,432.
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Key similarities
Software Development
7.3
7.4
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2256 x 1504
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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
7.6
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga to have very good build quality, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio 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 X1 Titanium Yoga and the MSI Stealth 14 Studio compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga | MSI Stealth 14 Studio |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$725 | $1,432 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.7'' x 9.2'' x 0.45'' | 12.4'' x 9.7'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.54 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.71" | 12.4" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.16" | 9.69" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1130G7 | Intel i7-13620H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 44.5 Wh | 72 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.5" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2256 x 1504 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 451 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.4/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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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 Stealth 14 Studio
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Francisco Lahoz | June 2023
"You'll find a versatility in the MSI Stealth 14 Studio that isn’t matched by many content-creator laptops we've tested of late. The small frame allows you to (potentially) work from anywhere with an outlet and, if noise isn’t a concern, run your most demanding of programs, thanks to some powerful hardware inside. The MSI Stealth 14 Studio is an attractive and powerful option if you want a portable laptop to be the center of your content work setup."
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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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