Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5vsMSI Prestige 14

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Lenovo
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5
ThinkBook 16p Gen 5

Quick Stats

The Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 offers impressive performance with its Intel Core i9-14900HX processor leading the way.
The ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 boasts a compact yet powerful build with top-notch quality overall.
The Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 has an excellent display with superb visuals and a high refresh rate available.
The Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 boasts an impressive array of features to handle demanding tasks seamlessly.
MSI
MSI Prestige 14
Prestige 14

Quick Stats

The MSI Prestige 14's performance falls short of expectations due to mediocre CPU and GPU capabilities overall.
The MSI Prestige 14's premium build quality is its standout feature, offering excellent durability and aesthetics overall.
The MSI Prestige 14's display is perfect for everyday tasks with sufficient resolution and color accuracy.
The MSI Prestige 14 features impressive specs, including Intel i7 CPU and Nvidia GeForce RTX GPU.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5
Winner
#68
MSI Prestige 14
#71
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5
#363
Winner
MSI Prestige 14
#375
Display
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5
#136
Winner
MSI Prestige 14
#291
Performance
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5
#271
Winner
MSI Prestige 14
#359
Build
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5
#748
MSI Prestige 14
#339
Winner
Features
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5
#120
Winner
MSI Prestige 14
#132

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5
MSI MSI Prestige 14
up to 32GB
up to 32GB
up to 1000GB SSD
up to 4000GB SSD
Intel Core i9-14900HX
Intel Core i9-13900H
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (Laptop, 140W)
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
2x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5

Strengths

Raw processing power if you want raw processing power you can't get any better than in the Intel I-9 14900 HX
Good port selection: three USB typ a ports, two fast Thunderbolt 4 port, HDMI, headphone jack and SD card reader
Upgradeable memory with up to 64 GB of DDR5
Two PCIe 4 x 4 M.2 SSD slots handy if you need more storage or to use a secondary Cash Drive to speed up your workflows
Superb display with 100% DCI P3 XR color calibrated and 165 HZ refresh rate
Great upgrade options, making it almost mobile workstation level
NoODed option on one hand the display is superb

Weaknesses

Poor battery life, treat it like a workstation where it sits at a desk all the time
Large and heavy power brick that you have to make room for in your bag
1080p webcam for expensive content created workstation (anything over £1,000 or $1,300 should have a 5 megapixel or standard)
No RJ45 if you're transferring large files over the network
Poor battery life is below average at best
Large and heavy power brick is awkward if you need to move the laptop around daily
Battery life is not suitable for on-the-go use, more of a workstation

MSI Prestige 14

Strengths

The webcam is clear and has good quality.
This laptop falls into category number two, balance Middle Ground laptop that has a dedicated graphics card hard for me to do occasional renderings in
It would be great for graphic design and video editing as long as it's not color critical due to the display
The performance series CPU is doing some leg work and v-ray shows significantly better results than 9th gen i7 in desktop or 11th gen i7 in a laptop
This laptop would be excellent for Revit, with many tasks being CPU bound
It has a good display size of 14 inches which is quite appealing to those who find the 13 inch too small and 15 too big
MSI's website has had it on sale for 11.99 dollars for quite some time now
The MSRP of this laptop is 1499 US Dollars, making it a reasonable purchase

Weaknesses

The RTX 3050 GPU struggles to keep up with other GPUs if the laptop was equipped with more vram or better GPUs like 3060
The display size, while good, may be too small for some users and too big for others
The battery life is only around 4 hours, which may not be enough for heavy users
The CPU-bound renderings in V-ray show significantly slower results than desktops with the same CPU
The GPU performance in benchmarks like Enscape shows it struggling to keep up with other laptops or better GPUs
Having a dedicated graphics card makes occasional renderings possible, but not frequent ones
It may be considered too weak for users who frequently do renderings or heavy GPU work
Read Full Reviews

Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5

The Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 is a powerful laptop that excels in raw processing performance, making it an ideal choice for content creators and professionals who require intense computing capabilities. Equipped with the Intel Core i9-14900HX processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 graphics, this laptop delivers top-notch performance in various tasks. However, its below-average battery life and bulky power adapter may be drawbacks for users seeking portability.

MSI Prestige 14

In this review, we'll delve into the performance and features of the MSI Prestige 14, a laptop designed for creators. With an Intel i7-1260P CPU, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 GPU, and 16GB of DDR4 RAM, it's geared towards those who need a balance between power and portability. We'll put its capabilities to the test with various tasks, including rendering, video editing, and graphic design, to see if it lives up to its promise as a reliable creative workhorse.

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