The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i offers a balance of performance and portability with its Mini LED display, high resolution touchscreen, and solid state drive, making it suitable for general use and light engineering tasks. Its compact size and good battery life enhance its portability, while the included stylus caters to creative work. However, its Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU may not satisfy intense gaming or heavy 3D rendering needs.
In contrast, the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is a powerhouse designed for demanding tasks, featuring a high-performance Intel Core Ultra 9 processor and an Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU, which excels in gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning. The larger screen with a high refresh rate and extensive connectivity options, including Thunderbolt ports, make it suitable for professionals requiring top-tier performance. However, its higher price point, heavier weight, and shorter battery life mean sacrificing portability and budget-friendliness.
Choose the Lenovo for its versatility and portability, ideal for general use with some light professional work. Opt for the MSI if peak performance for intensive tasks is your priority, and you're less concerned with mobility and cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i
Best in class overall display quality
Good portability
Advantages of the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio
Excellent for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good overall build quality
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.7/10
8.9/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i is good.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Screen Quality
9.8/10
8.4/10
16.0in
SIZE
18.0in
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i has a better screen than the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i has 9 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio has 6 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
16.0in
SIZE
18.0in
4.9 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i has good portability, while the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
8.0/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio has very good build quality, while the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,450
$2,900
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i has a price of $1,450 and the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio costs $2,900.
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio and Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i are both very good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Engineering and Design
8.7/10
9.1/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
7.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio to be excellent for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i is very good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.3/10
8.5/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio and Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i are both very 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
8.1/10
8.2/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio and Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i are both very 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.
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How the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i and the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i
MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio
GENERAL
Price
Price
$1,450
$2,900
Release Date
Release Date
April 1, 2024
March 1, 2024
Overall Dimensions
Overall Dimensions
14.3'' x 10'' x 0.71''
15.8'' x 11.4'' x 0.94''
Weight
Weight
4.95 lbs
6.15 lbs
Width
Width
14.28"
15.75"
Depth
Depth
9.98"
11.4"
INTERNAL
Processor
Processor
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
RAM
RAM
16 GB
32 GB
DDR Memory Version
DDR Memory Version
5
5
RAM Slots
RAM Slots
2
2
Storage
Storage
512 GB
1024 GB
Storage Slots
Storage Slots
1
2
Graphics
Graphics
RTX 4050 (140 W)
RTX 4080 (150 W)
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus
Yes
Yes
GPU Type
GPU Type
Dedicated
Dedicated
GPU Memory (VRAM)
GPU Memory (VRAM)
6 GB
12 GB
Supports DLSS
Supports DLSS
Yes
Yes
Supports Ray Tracing
Supports Ray Tracing
Yes
Yes
BATTERY
Battery Life
Battery Life
9 Hours
6 Hours
Battery Capacity
Battery Capacity
84 Wh
99.9 Wh
SCREEN
Diagonal Size
Diagonal Size
16"
18"
Display Technology
Display Technology
Mini LED
IPS
Resolution
Resolution
3200 x 2000
2560 x 1600
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
165Hz
240Hz
Display Brightness
Display Brightness
400 nits
305 nits
Screen Aspect Ratio
Screen Aspect Ratio
16:10
16:10
Pixel Density
Pixel Density
235.85 PPI
167.72 PPI
Contrast
Contrast
Unknown
985: 1
Display Response Time
Display Response Time
Unknown
17.6 ms
DCI-P3
DCI-P3
100 %
96 %
sRGB
sRGB
100 %
100 %
Adobe RGB
Adobe RGB
100 %
86 %
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS
Build Quality Score
Build Quality Score
7.4/10
8/10
Portability Score
Portability Score
7.4/10
6/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
Gaming Laptop Appearance
No
Yes
Premium Business Laptop
Premium Business Laptop
Yes
No
Fan Noise Score
Fan Noise Score
8/10
7.5/10
Facial Recognition
Facial Recognition
Yes
No
Upper Side Temp (Max)
Upper Side Temp (Max)
38.6°C
Lower Side Temp (Max)
Lower Side Temp (Max)
42.9°C
Palm Rest Temp (Max)
Palm Rest Temp (Max)
25.1°C
Keyboard Lighting Color
Keyboard Lighting Color
White
RGB
Warranty Period
Warranty Period
1 year
1 year
HARDWARE FEATURES
Keyboard Quality Score
Keyboard Quality Score
7/10
8.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
Speaker Quality Score
8/10
8/10
Webcam
Webcam
1080p
1080p
Fingerprint Reader
Fingerprint Reader
No
Yes
Backlit Keyboard
Backlit Keyboard
Yes
Yes
Number Pad
Number Pad
Yes
Yes
CONNECTIVITY
USB Type-A
USB Type-A
2
2
USB-C ports
USB-C ports
2
2
USB-C Charging
USB-C Charging
Yes
Yes
Display Outputs
Display Outputs
1
3
Thunderbolt Version
Thunderbolt Version
4
4
Thunderbolt Ports
Thunderbolt Ports
1
1
DisplayPorts
DisplayPorts
0
0
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
1
1
Ethernet
Ethernet
No
Yes
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth Version
5.3
5.4
WiFi Version
WiFi Version
6E
7
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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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