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Updated January 16, 2024·
The Lenovo Yoga 6, being significantly less expensive, offers great value, especially if you are on a budget. It is a 2-in-1 convertible, which means you can use it as a laptop or tablet, enhancing its versatility for everyday use. However, if you need a laptop for more demanding tasks like gaming, 3D modeling, or video editing, the MSI Stealth 14 Studio, with its more powerful Intel processor and Nvidia RTX graphics, will handle those applications with ease but at a higher price. While the Yoga 6 is lighter and likely more portable, the Stealth 14 Studio provides a higher screen refresh rate for smoother visuals, which is beneficial for gaming and video playback. Battery life will also differ, with the Yoga 6 being advantageous for longer usage away from power outlets. Consider what's most important for your use case when making the decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Yoga 6
- Very good portability
- Excellent battery life
Advantages of the MSI Stealth 14 Studio
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
- Best in class speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.1
7.8
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 is only fair.
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio outperforms the Lenovo Yoga 6 in gaming and 3D tasks mainly due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 165 Hz, which are critical for smooth and detailed visuals. In contrast, the Lenovo Yoga 6 is equipped with an integrated AMD Vega 8 GPU and a standard 60 Hz screen refresh rate, making it less capable of handling demanding gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.0
8.5
6.9/10
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 Yoga 6 is good.
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio is more suited for engineering and design tasks with a high-powered Intel CPU and Nvidia GPU, accommodating intense graphic workloads and larger projects, plus a brighter, more color-accurate screen for detailed visuals.
Screen Quality
6.7
7.6
13.3in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
271.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio has a better screen than the Lenovo Yoga 6 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
When considering the Lenovo Yoga 6 and the MSI Stealth 14 Studio for general use, the Lenovo may offer a balance of decent resolution and brightness, which suffice for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming, whereas the MSI, with higher resolution and brightness, provides crisper details and better visibility in bright environments. For engineering and design, where color accuracy is crucial, both laptops may have satisfactory color coverage, ensuring that designs and projects appear with true-to-life colors, but neither may stand out for exceptional color gamuts typically desired by professionals. However, for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is key, both may fall short due to lower refresh rates, which means less fluid visuals and potential disadvantages in fast-paced scenarios.
Battery
12.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has 12.5 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
Very Good
Good
13.3in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has very good portability, while the MSI Stealth 14 Studio has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,045
$1,520
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has a price of $1,045 and the MSI Stealth 14 Studio costs $1,520.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.8
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
271.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
12.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and Lenovo Yoga 6 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo Yoga 6 offers a balance of portability, screen quality with good color coverage, and long battery life for general use, coupled with its 2-in-1 convertible design that adds versatility, which can be appealing for users seeking flexibility and moderate performance. In comparison, the MSI Stealth 14 Studio, while less portable and having shorter battery life, provides greater performance for intensive tasks thanks to its stronger CPU and GPU, and it also features a high-quality screen with a faster refresh rate, targeting users who need more power for demanding applications but can sacrifice some portability and battery longevity.
Content Creation
7.6
7.9
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and Lenovo Yoga 6 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
7.4
7.4
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Yoga 6 and MSI Stealth 14 Studio 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
7.4
7.6
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and Lenovo Yoga 6 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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How the Lenovo Yoga 6 and the MSI Stealth 14 Studio compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Yoga 6 | MSI Stealth 14 Studio |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,045 | $1,520 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12'' x 8.6'' x 0.72'' | 12.4'' x 9.7'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.01 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.97" | 12.4" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.58" | 9.69" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | Intel i7-13620H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12.5 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 59 Wh | 72 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 271 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 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 | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Mario Petzold | March 2023
"The AMD R7-7730U in the Lenovo Yoga 6 13 provides a suitable answer to the limited cooling capabilities of a convertible - especially in tablet mode. It draws high computing power from a comparatively limited power supply so that less heat has to be dissipated at the same time."
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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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