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Updated January 16, 2024·
If budget is your main concern and your laptop use will mainly involve everyday tasks like web browsing and office applications, the Lenovo V15 might serve your needs well and save you money. However, if you require a laptop for more demanding activities such as 3D rendering, gaming, or video editing, the MSI Prestige 15, while more expensive, would offer better performance. Additionally, the MSI model usually has a more premium build quality, a better display, and longer battery life which could be important if you often work on the go. It's heavier and less portable compared to lighter laptops, so consider if mobility or performance is your priority. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo V15
- The Lenovo V15 has no clear advantages over the MSI Prestige 15.
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 15
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
Engineering and Design
6.3
7.2
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 15 is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo V15 is only fair.
The MSI Prestige 15 offers a higher screen quality with better color coverage and contrast, and a more powerful GPU for engineering tasks, while the Lenovo V15's less advanced screen and integrated graphics are adequate but limit its capability for intensive design work. Although both have the same amount of RAM and similar CPUs, the superior screen and GPU of the MSI Prestige 15 make it better suited for engineering and design purposes, albeit with less storage out of the box compared to the Lenovo V15.
Screen Quality
5.4
6.8
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
231.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
298.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 15 has a better screen than the Lenovo V15 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Lenovo V15's screen may not offer the visual clarity desired for everyday tasks, engineering, design, or entertainment due to its limited brightness and lower resolution, resulting in less vibrant images and text. The MSI Prestige 15 delivers higher resolution and better brightness, making it suitable for general use and professional design work where accurate colors and clearer details are crucial. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the MSI's lower refresh rate might not provide as smooth motion as those seeking a more immersive experience would prefer.
Build Quality
6.7
7.4
The MSI Prestige 15 has good build quality, while the Lenovo V15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$579
$1,044
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Lenovo V15 has a price of $579 and the MSI Prestige 15 costs $1,044.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.3
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
231.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
298.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The MSI Prestige 15 and Lenovo V15 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo V15's strengths in general use spring from its ample storage and substantial RAM coupled with a decent AMD processor, which collectively deliver satisfactory performance for typical tasks, although its screen quality and speaker performance could be better as indicated by fair assessments. In contrast, the MSI Prestige 15 offers a balance with a stronger CPU and GPU combination from Intel and Nvidia conducive to a broader range of tasks and better multimedia experience, highlighted by its superior IPS display and very good speaker quality, but it has less storage capacity and slightly lower battery life compared to the Lenovo V15.
Gaming and AI
6.1
6.3
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Prestige 15 and Lenovo V15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo V15 is equipped with integrated AMD graphics, which typically aren't as powerful as dedicated GPUs for gaming and 3D applications, while the MSI Prestige 15 features a dedicated Nvidia GPU, which generally provides better performance for these tasks; both laptops have standard screen refresh rates, limiting the smoothness in fast-paced games.
Content Creation
7.3
7.5
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Prestige 15 and Lenovo V15 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
7.1
7.2
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 15 and Lenovo V15 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.
Battery
8.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The Lenovo V15 has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 15 has 7.5 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
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 15 and Lenovo V15 both have good portability.
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How the Lenovo V15 and the MSI Prestige 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo V15 | MSI Prestige 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$579 | $1,044 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.3'' x 0.78'' | 14.1'' x 9.2'' x 0.74'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 3.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.1" | 14.05" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.3" | 9.2" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | Intel i5-1240P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 7.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 38 Wh | 82 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | TN | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 231 nits | 298 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 4.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 480p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Lenovo V15
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Marvin Gollor | April 2022
"The strengths of the Lenovo V15 G2 AMD lie in its expandability of the RAM and allowing you to use two SSDs, in its performance that goes beyond everyday applications thanks to AMD's hexa-core CPU and Vega-7 iGPU, in its good keyboard, and its relatively robust case. In addition, the battery life of the office laptop is also acceptable, and the device stays cool and relatively quiet."
MSI Prestige 15
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Mario Petzold | December 2022
"The MSI Prestige 15 offers a dazzling 4K image quality, and solid performance. The MSI Prestige 15 appears to consistently implement the guiding principle of throttling the solid and efficient hardware to such an extent that content creation succeeds perfectly. Performance-hungry tasks, on the other hand, are slowed down a little by the reduced power consumption. Conversely, this means that the case remains relatively cool and the dual fan subdued. The battery life also benefits somewhat. So the losses aren't really dramatic because full performance is still available for short bursts."
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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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