If you need high performance for demanding tasks like gaming or 3D work, the MSI Raider with its powerful hardware is well-suited, albeit at a higher cost and potentially less battery life. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkBook is more budget-friendly, offers better portability, and sufficient performance for everyday tasks and light productivity, with likely longer battery life. Choose the MSI if performance is paramount and you're okay with the extra expense and weight; opt for the Lenovo if you prefer a balance of affordability, battery life, and portability for less intensive use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Raider GE67Hx
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Excellent overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x
Excellent portability
Good battery life
Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.7/10
6.6/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is only fair.
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is equipped with a high-end GPU and a high screen refresh rate, which are very important for smooth and visually rich gaming and 3D experiences, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, though capable, has a less powerful GPU and lower refresh rate, which makes it only fair for those tasks. Additionally, the Raider's superior CPU and screen quality further enhance performance, whereas the ThinkBook, with less emphasis on these aspects, is optimized more for everyday tasks than intensive gaming or 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.9/10
7.9/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is good.
The MSI Raider GE67Hx, with its more powerful CPU, larger RAM, and superior GPU, excels at resource-intensive tasks like engineering simulations or design software, which can also benefit from the high-quality screen. While the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x offers good performance for engineering and design with a quality screen, it is lighter and quieter, making it more suited for users who prioritize portability and a quieter work environment.
Screen Quality
9.1/10
8.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.5in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
344.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, the MSI Raider GE67Hx delivers a crisp, bright image thanks to its high-resolution display, making it excellent for daily tasks, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x provides a similar level of clarity and illumination, ensuring a very good visual experience. The MSI excels in engineering and design with its wide color gamuts, reproducing more accurate colors crucial for professional design work; meanwhile, the Lenovo also performs admirably in this regard, though slightly less precise in color representation. However, for 3D and gaming, both laptops fall short due to lower refresh rates, which means less fluid motion and responsiveness in fast-paced visual content.
Battery
5.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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.
Portability
Fair
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.5in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has excellent portability, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.6/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has very good build quality, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,349
$1,399
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has a price of $2,349 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x costs $1,399.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Raider GE67Hx to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is good.
The MSI Raider GE67Hx offers robust CPU and RAM capabilities, ideal for users who need high performance, with excellent screen quality for vivid visuals, though it is less portable and has shorter battery life, making it less convenient for on-the-go use. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x strikes a balance with good CPU and RAM for everyday tasks, a high-quality screen, and superior portability and battery life, better suited for those who prioritize mobility and all-day use, albeit with slightly less emphasis on performance-intensive tasks.
Content Creation
8.3/10
8.0/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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
7.9/10
7.9/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and MSI Raider GE67Hx 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.
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How the MSI Raider GE67Hx and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x compare to other laptops
"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 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.
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.
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