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Updated March 22, 2024·
If you need high performance for gaming, 3D modeling, or machine learning, and don't mind spending more and having a heavier, bulkier laptop, then the MSI Titan would be better. On the other hand, if you prioritize a slim design, lower cost, and better portability for general use and you don't require top-tier processing power, the Lenovo ThinkBook would be a sensible choice, with the compromise being somewhat lower performance for intensive tasks and possibly shorter battery life during heavy use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Titan 18 HX
- Very good for general use
- Best in class for engineering and design
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Excellent for content creation
- Excellent overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x
- Excellent portability
- Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.8
7.9
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
401.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
4.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
10.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
5.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX is very good for general use, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is good.
The MSI Titan 18 HX offers powerful CPU and ample RAM for smooth multitasking and demanding applications, along with a high-quality screen, making it ideal for intensive tasks but less portable and with shorter battery life compared to the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, which is lighter with better battery life, still providing adequate performance for general use along with a quality screen, though with less raw power than the MSI. Storage, keyboard, speaker quality, as well as operating noise and heat management of both laptops adequately support their primary use cases without significantly tipping the scales.
Gaming and AI
9.4
6.6
9.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is only fair.
The MSI Titan 18 HX boasts a superior GPU and a high screen refresh rate, ensuring smooth and detailed gaming and 3D rendering performance; whereas the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, with a moderate GPU and lower screen refresh rate, offers acceptable visuals but isn't designed for more demanding gaming and 3D tasks. While both have capable CPUs and good screen quality, the graphical power and refresh capabilities of the MSI make it the preferable choice for high-end gaming and 3D work.
Engineering and Design
9.9
7.9
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
9.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
128.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Titan 18 HX is best in class for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is good.
The MSI Titan 18 HX offers top-tier CPU and GPU performance, substantial RAM, and a high-quality screen, making it excellent for demanding engineering applications and design work where those features are crucial. While the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x provides a solid balance of performance and portability with a good quality screen and keyboard, it does not match the MSI's power, making it more suited for less intensive engineering tasks and on-the-go use.
Content Creation
9.0
8.0
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
128.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Titan 18 HX is excellent for content creation, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is very good.
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
8.9
7.9
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
128.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
10.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Titan 18 HX 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
9.2
8.2
18.0in
SIZE
13.5in
3840 x 2400
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
401.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The MSI Titan 18 HX has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The MSI Titan 18 HX excels in screen quality for general use and engineering, offering high resolution, bright display, and wide color gamuts essential for detailed and accurate visuals, but its lower refresh rate diminishes its appeal for gaming or 3D tasks that benefit from smoother motion. Conversely, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x also provides a quality display for general use and engineering design with a sharp resolution and good brightness levels, but it too falls short for gaming and 3D applications due to the lower refresh rate. For both laptops, professionals and general users will appreciate the visual clarity and color accuracy, but gamers might seek alternatives with screens that can keep up with fast-paced action.
Battery
4.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The MSI Titan 18 HX has 4 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
Poor
Excellent
18.0in
SIZE
13.5in
7.9 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
1.2in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has excellent portability, while the MSI Titan 18 HX has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.6
The MSI Titan 18 HX 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
$4,949
$1,399
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The MSI Titan 18 HX has a price of $4,949 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x costs $1,399.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Titan 18 HX | Lenovo ThinkBook 13x |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$4,949 | $1,399 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2024 | January 30, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.9'' x 12.1'' x 1.26'' | 11.6'' x 8.1'' x 0.5'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 7.93 lbs | 2.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.9" | 11.6" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 12.08" | 8.1" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 128 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 4 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 4096 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 74 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 18" | 13.5" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | Mini LED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 2880 x 1920 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 401 nits | 500 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.1/10 | 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 | 7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 10/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.1/10 | 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 | 3 | 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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Allen Ngo | January 2024
"With no new Nvidia GPU this year for laptops, MSI had to refresh everything surrounding the graphics card to make up for it. Users are getting a new 18-inch chassis design, new 14th gen Intel HX CPU, new AC adapter, larger keys, and a new 120 Hz HDR1000 mini-LED 4K display to accompany the high price tag. Most of these changes are a step up from last year's GT77, but users are ultimately getting the same gaming performance out of both models."
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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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