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Updated March 22, 2024·
When choosing between these laptops, consider your primary use. The MSI Stealth boasts high performance for tasks like 3D modeling, machine learning, and gaming, but comes at a higher cost and may be less portable. The Lenovo ThinkBook, on the other hand, offers portability and is more budget-friendly, making it suitable for general use or business tasks but may fall short for more demanding applications. Battery life is another aspect where the ThinkBook should excel, allowing longer use on the go compared to the power-hungry MSI. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x
- Excellent portability
Key differences
General Use
8.4
7.9
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
305.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is very good for general use, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is good.
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio, with a powerful CPU and ample RAM, delivers smooth multitasking and heavy application handling, suited for demanding tasks, while its high-quality screen adds to the visual experience, but it's less portable and has shorter battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, on the other hand, offers a balance between portable design and efficient performance for everyday tasks, featuring a good screen and longer battery life, yet with slightly less power than the MSI for intensive workloads.
Gaming and AI
8.9
6.6
9.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is only fair.
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio, with a high-end GPU and a fast screen refresh rate, offers a smooth gaming experience and is well-suited for demanding 3D tasks, whereas the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, with a less powerful GPU and lower screen refresh rate, provides adequate performance for less intensive gaming and 3D applications. While both have quality CPUs and screens, the differences in GPU and refresh rate make the MSI a better fit for serious gaming and 3D work.
Engineering and Design
9.1
7.9
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
9.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is excellent for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is good.
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio offers a more powerful CPU, more RAM, and a superior GPU, which are crucial for demanding engineering tasks and heavy design work, ensuring smoother performance and better handling of complex software, while its screen quality provides crisp and clear visuals for detailed projects. On the other hand, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is more portable and has a high-quality keyboard that could still serve engineering use moderately well, it doesn't match the MSI's top-tier components and screen resolution for the most intensive tasks.
Screen Quality
8.4
8.2
18.0in
SIZE
13.5in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
305.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x for gaming and AI, software development, and content creation.
For general use, both the MSI Stealth and the Lenovo ThinkBook offer clear, bright displays with high resolution, making text and images sharp and easy to read. Their screens are suitable for engineering and design because they cover a wide range of colors, which is crucial for accuracy in color-sensitive work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates on these laptops may lead to less smooth visuals, which is less ideal for fast-paced games or rendering that demands quick screen updates.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio has 6 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
18.0in
SIZE
13.5in
6.1 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has excellent portability, while the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,900
$1,399
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio has a price of $2,900 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x costs $1,399.
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Key similarities
Content Creation
8.5
8.0
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio 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
8.2
7.9
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio to be 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.
Build Quality
8.0
7.6
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio to have 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.
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Spec Comparison
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| MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio | Lenovo ThinkBook 13x |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,900 | $1,399 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2024 | January 30, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.8'' x 11.4'' x 0.94'' | 11.6'' x 8.1'' x 0.5'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.15 lbs | 2.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.75" | 11.6" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.4" | 8.1" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 74 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 18" | 13.5" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2880 x 1920 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 305 nits | 500 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | 8.4/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 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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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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