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Updated June 22, 2024·

For a balance of performance and portability with a lower price point, the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i is a strong contender. It offers a high-quality Mini LED display with a resolution of 3200 x 2000, making it excellent for general use and engineering tasks that don't require the most intense graphics processing. Its Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU is capable for light gaming and machine learning tasks. The Yoga Pro 9i is also lighter and more compact, making it a better choice if you need to carry your laptop around frequently. However, if your work demands top-tier performance, especially in 3D rendering, machine learning, or high-end gaming, the MSI Creator 16 AI Studio's more powerful Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor and Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU will serve you better. It also boasts a higher resolution display and a 120Hz refresh rate, which is ideal for fast-motion content. The MSI's larger storage and RAM out of the box will accommodate more demanding applications and multitasking. Keep in mind, this performance comes with a higher price tag and less portability due to its larger size and weight. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i
  • The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i has no clear advantages over the MSI Creator 16 AI Studio.
Advantages of the MSI Creator 16 AI Studio
  • Best in class for engineering and design
  • Very good for gaming and AI
  • Excellent for content creation

Key differences

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General Use

8.1
Yoga Pro 9i
Creator 16 AI Studio
8.8
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
1000.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The MSI Creator 16 AI Studio and Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i are both very good for general use, though the MSI Creator 16 AI Studio is somewhat better.

Gaming and AI

7.7
Yoga Pro 9i
Creator 16 AI Studio
8.9
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.5/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Creator 16 AI Studio is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i is good.

Engineering and Design

8.7
Yoga Pro 9i
Creator 16 AI Studio
9.5
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Creator 16 AI Studio is best in class for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i is very good.

Content Creation

8.3
Yoga Pro 9i
Creator 16 AI Studio
9.1
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The MSI Creator 16 AI Studio is excellent for content creation, while the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i is very good.

Software Development

8.1
Yoga Pro 9i
Creator 16 AI Studio
8.9
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Creator 16 AI Studio and Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i are both very good for software development, though the MSI Creator 16 AI Studio is somewhat better.

Screen Quality

9.8
Yoga Pro 9i
Creator 16 AI Studio
9.7
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
1000.0 nits
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i has a better screen than the MSI Creator 16 AI Studio for gaming and AI, while the MSI Creator 16 AI Studio has a better screen for content creation, and software development.

Cost

$1,450
Yoga Pro 9i
Creator 16 AI Studio
$2,999
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The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i has a price of $1,450 and the MSI Creator 16 AI Studio costs $2,999.
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Key similarities

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Battery

9.0 Hours
Yoga Pro 9i
Creator 16 AI Studio
9.0 Hours
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i has 9 hours of battery life. The MSI Creator 16 AI Studio has 9 hours of battery life.

Portability

Good
Yoga Pro 9i
Creator 16 AI Studio
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.9 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i and MSI Creator 16 AI Studio both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

7.4
Yoga Pro 9i
Creator 16 AI Studio
7.4
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i and MSI Creator 16 AI Studio both have good build quality.

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How the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i and the MSI Creator 16 AI Studio compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Lenovo Yoga Pro 9iMSI Creator 16 AI Studio
Lenovo Yoga Pro 9iMSI Creator 16 AI Studio

GENERAL

Price
$1,450
$2,999
Release Date
April 1, 2024March 1, 2024
Overall Dimensions
14.3'' x 10'' x 0.71''14'' x 10.2'' x 0.79''
Weight
4.95 lbs4.39 lbs
Width
14.28"14.01"
Depth
9.98"10.22"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel Core Ultra 7 155HIntel Core Ultra 9 185H
RAM
16 GB32 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
22
Storage
512 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
9 Hours9 Hours
Battery Capacity
84 Wh99.9 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
16"16"
Display Technology
Mini LEDMini LED
Resolution
3200 x 20003840 x 2400
Refresh Rate
165Hz120Hz
Display Brightness
400 nits1000 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.4/107.4/10
Portability Score
7.4/107.4/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoYes
Premium Business Laptop
YesNo
Fan Noise Score
8/108/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7/107/10
Speaker Quality Score
8/108/10
Webcam
1080p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
NoYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
21
USB-C ports
22
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
13
Thunderbolt Version
44

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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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