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Updated March 13, 2024·
When choosing between the MSI Stealth 17 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, consider that the MSI is likely to offer better performance for gaming or intensive tasks due to its superior graphics and processing power, but it will be more expensive and less portable. The Lenovo is more budget-friendly and easier to carry around, making it suitable for everyday tasks like browsing, office work, and light photo editing. If battery life is a major concern, the Lenovo may also have an edge, offering longer usage between charges. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Stealth 17
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x
- Excellent portability
- Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.7
7.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
384.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The MSI Stealth 17 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is good.
The MSI Stealth 17, with its more powerful CPU and greater RAM, offers better performance for demanding applications and multitasking, complemented by a higher quality screen for vivid visuals, though it is less portable and has shorter battery life compared to the smaller, lighter Lenovo ThinkBook 13x which still performs well for general use. While both provide ample storage and decent keyboards, the Stealth may have louder operating noise and heat, which the ThinkBook 13x manages more quietly and coolly, making it a more subtle choice for mobile use and longer work sessions without a charger.
Gaming and AI
9.1
6.6
9.7/10
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
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The MSI Stealth 17 is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is only fair.
The MSI Stealth 17, with its advanced GPU and high screen refresh rate, delivers an immersive gaming and 3D experience, making it preferable for demanding graphics tasks. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, while having decent screen quality and CPU, falls short in GPU performance and refresh rate, making it less suitable for intensive gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
9.4
7.9
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
9.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
64.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Stealth 17 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is good.
The MSI Stealth 17, with its high-performance CPU, ample RAM, and dedicated GPU, excels in demanding engineering tasks and provides a superior screen for detailed design work, but it's less portable and might be noisier under load. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x offers decent processing capabilities and good screen quality in a more portable form, ideal for on-the-go professionals, but might fall short in heavy-duty engineering applications and complex design tasks.
Content Creation
8.8
8.0
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
64.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth 17 and Lenovo ThinkBook 13x are both very good for content creation, though the MSI Stealth 17 is somewhat better.
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
8.5
7.9
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
64.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth 17 is very good for software development, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is good.
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.
Screen Quality
8.6
8.2
17.3in
SIZE
13.5in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
384.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The MSI Stealth 17 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x for gaming and AI, software development, and content creation.
The MSI Stealth 17 and Lenovo ThinkBook 13x both have panels with high resolution and brightness, making them suitable for general use where clarity and visibility are essential. Their wide color gamuts are ideal for engineering and design tasks that demand accurate color reproduction. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates may lead to less smooth visuals, which is why they have lesser screen quality in this context despite the good resolution and panel type.
Battery
5.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The MSI Stealth 17 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
17.3in
SIZE
13.5in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has excellent portability, while the MSI Stealth 17 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$3,899
$1,399
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The MSI Stealth 17 has a price of $3,899 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x costs $1,399.
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Build Quality
7.8
7.6
The MSI Stealth 17 and Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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 MSI Stealth 17 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Stealth 17 | Lenovo ThinkBook 13x |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,899 | $1,399 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | January 30, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 11.2'' x 0.79'' | 11.6'' x 8.1'' x 0.5'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.17 lbs | 2.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.65" | 11.6" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.16" | 8.1" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13900H | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 64 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 2048 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 74 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 13.5" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2880 x 1920 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 384 nits | 500 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.5/10 | 9.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Mario Petzold | April 2023
"The MSI Stealth 17 Studio is a laptop with a quiet RTX 4080 for almost every occasion. The MSI Stealth 17 Studio is equally capable of high-level media processing and playing current games. It remains pleasantly quiet, even if a few percentage points of power have had to be sacrificed in the process. But, it is not quite perfect: To some extent, the Stealth 17 is well thought out. It packs tons of graphics power and high-end components in a slim case. The laptop's cooling system can be set such that, noise-wise, it doesn't even reach low volume. However, small flaws cloud otherwise exceptionally positive impressions."
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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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