When choosing between the Lenovo Yoga 6 and the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, consider that the Lenovo is more affordable and offers versatility with its 2-in-1 design, which is convenient for everyday tasks and media consumption. However, the MSI typically delivers better performance for demanding applications like 3D modeling or machine learning due to its higher-spec components. It is also more suitable for tasks that require a high degree of color accuracy, such as photo and video editing. The MSI's build might be more premium, but this comes at the cost of higher price and possibly shorter battery life than the Yoga. The Yoga, while more budget-friendly and portable with potentially longer battery life, may not handle intensive tasks as smoothly. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Yoga 6
Excellent battery life
Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo
Very good for general use
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
6.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo and Lenovo Yoga 6 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is somewhat better.
The Lenovo Yoga 6 offers moderate gaming and 3D performance due to its respectable graphics unit and satisfactory screen quality, but its refresh rate isn't optimized for high-frame-rate gaming. Meanwhile, the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, with a more powerful CPU and a sharp screen, can handle such tasks adequately, but, like the Yoga, it's limited by a standard refresh rate not ideal for the smoothest gaming experiences.
Engineering and Design
7.0/10
7.8/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo and Lenovo Yoga 6 are both good for engineering and design, though the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is somewhat better.
The Lenovo Yoga 6, with its robust CPU and GPU, ample RAM, and high-quality screen, excels in handling engineering software and design tasks that demand significant computational power and visual accuracy. The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, while also offering strong performance through its CPU and RAM, emphasizes portability and a comfortable keyboard which are beneficial for professionals on the go, without compromising on screen quality for precision work.
Screen Quality
6.7/10
7.8/10
13.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has a better screen than the Lenovo Yoga 6 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo Yoga 6, with its fair screen, is adequate for daily tasks due to its satisfactory resolution and brightness, but for engineering and design, its color range makes it a solid choice. The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, with its higher quality display, caters well to both everyday users who value clear visuals and professionals who rely on precise color representation for detailed work. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D work, as their screens don't offer the high refresh rates needed for smooth motion and fast-paced visuals.
Battery
12.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has 12.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has 8 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.
Cost
$1,045
$1,300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has a price of $1,045 and the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo costs $1,300.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 is good.
The Lenovo Yoga 6 offers a balance of performance and portability with its capable CPU and RAM, enhancing general use tasks while providing good screen quality and battery life; however, the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, with a superior CPU and RAM, excels further in these areas, ensuring smoother multitasking and a better visual experience for more demanding general use, despite being less portable and potentially having a shorter battery life. Both laptops provide adequate storage, comfortable keyboards, quality speakers, and manage operating noise and heat effectively, but the MSI's higher performance for general use may justify its trade-offs for some users.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.0/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo to be very good for content creation, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 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
7.4/10
7.7/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo and Lenovo Yoga 6 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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
13.3in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Yoga 6 and MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.4/10
The Lenovo Yoga 6 and MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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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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