The Lenovo V15 is significantly more affordable and offers a balance suitable for general use with decent battery life and lightweight design, making it portable. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE67Hx, while more expensive, delivers high performance for intensive tasks like 3D work, machine learning, and gaming, thanks to a powerful processor and high-end graphics. The MSI has a better display quality but is heavier, which may affect portability. If cost is a major factor and your tasks are not resource-intensive, the Lenovo could meet your needs; if performance in demanding applications is critical, the MSI is better suited, albeit at a higher price point. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo V15
Good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE67Hx
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Excellent overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.3/10
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
231.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for general use, while the Lenovo V15 is good.
The Lenovo V15, with capable CPU and RAM, ensures smooth operation for general tasks and is lightweight, enhancing portability and convenience for everyday carry, though it has a lower-quality screen and moderate battery life. In contrast, the MSI Raider GE67Hx offers excellent screen quality and a more powerful CPU for more demanding general use, but it's less portable and has shorter battery life, making it better suited for stationary use or where high performance is a priority.
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
8.7/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo V15 is only fair.
The Lenovo V15 has a lower-end GPU and a basic screen with a standard refresh rate, which limits its gaming and 3D capabilities compared to higher-end machines. The MSI Raider GE67Hx, on the other hand, is equipped with a powerful GPU and a high-quality screen with a much higher refresh rate, making it far superior for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
8.9/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo V15 is only fair.
The Lenovo V15 has a lesser advanced AMD Ryzen CPU and integrated Vega graphics, which along with its TN screen might lag in demanding engineering applications, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx offers a high-end Intel CPU and powerful Nvidia RTX graphics plus an OLED screen, delivering superior performance and visual quality for complex tasks.
Content Creation
7.3/10
8.3/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo V15 is good.
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
7.1/10
7.9/10
4.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and Lenovo V15 are both good for software development, though the MSI Raider GE67Hx is somewhat better.
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
5.4/10
9.1/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
TN
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
231.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has a better screen than the Lenovo V15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When considering screen quality for general use, the MSI Raider GE67Hx boasts a higher resolution and better panel technology, providing more vibrant and clear visuals, complemented by higher brightness levels that enhance the viewing experience in various lighting conditions. For engineering and design, the MSI excels with its high coverage of color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, ensuring accurate color representation critical for these tasks. However, for gaming and 3D purposes, despite its excellent resolution and panel quality, the MSI Raider GE67Hx falls short due to a lower refresh rate, which is essential for smooth motion and a better gaming experience.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Lenovo V15 has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE67Hx 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
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo V15 has good portability, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.7/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has very 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
$2,349
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Lenovo V15 has a price of $579 and the MSI Raider GE67Hx costs $2,349.
"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."
"If you've wanted to dip your toes into PC gaming but can't let go of your console roots, the MSI Raider GE67 HX stakes out an attractive middle ground between the speed and versatility of PC gaming and the comfort and ease of a console. If you can overlook its noisy fans and chintzy touchpad, the Raider provides a powerhouse entertainment experience with an OLED screen that tops most household TVs. It's not cheap, but this gaming machine is more than the sum of its parts."
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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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