Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4vsMSI Sword 16 HX

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Lenovo
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4
ThinkPad P1 Gen 4

Quick Stats

The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 excels in performance with swift processing speeds and seamless graphics integration.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 boasts a sturdy, compact, and durable build overall.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 boasts an impressive display with accurate colors and up to 600 nits of brightness.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 boasts a powerful combination of features and high-end specs overall.
MSI
MSI Sword 16 HX
Sword 16 HX

Quick Stats

The MSI Sword 16HX delivers satisfactory performance, handling esports titles with ease and reaching up to 140 FPS.
The MSI Sword 16 HX boasts solid build quality with minimal key wobble during typing overall.
The MSI Sword 16 HX's display offers a good balance between performance and features at an affordable price point.
The MSI Sword 16 HX boasts a high-quality display, decent RGB lighting, and a full-size keyboard with translucent WASD keys.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4
Winner
#69
MSI Sword 16 HX
#73
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4
#366
Winner
MSI Sword 16 HX
#385
Display
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4
#143
Winner
MSI Sword 16 HX
#462
Performance
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4
#253
MSI Sword 16 HX
#74
Winner
Build
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4
#761
Winner
MSI Sword 16 HX
#811
Features
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4
#124
Winner
MSI Sword 16 HX
#137

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4
MSI MSI Sword 16 HX
up to 128GB
up to 64GB
up to 6000GB SSD
up to 4000GB SSD
Intel Core i7-11850H
Intel Core i9-14900HX
NVIDIA T1200
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Laptop, 115W)
N/A
1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 5.0 x4 + 1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4

Strengths

The Lenovo Thinkpad P1 Gen 4 is a fantastic mobile workstation.
It's very portable, I kind of love this carbon fiber weave on the lid.
The vapor chamber cooling business going on is a decent sell in itself.
You get two Thunderbolt 4 ports which is wonderful.
The HDI2.1 port and headphone jack are also nice features.
It has good ISV certifications for those who need them.

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

MSI Sword 16 HX

Strengths

The MSI Sword 16HX laptop is a well-rounded laptop that could do more than gaming thanks to a balanced Intel Core i7HX processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX50 configuration.
The large 16in 1920 x 1200p 144Hz IPS display on the MSI Sword 16HX is ideal for productivity, with good color accuracy and peak brightness of 324 nits.
The MSI Sword 16HX has a good typing experience with minimal key wobble, and the keyboard lighting is decent and bright enough to be seen in well-lit environments.
The laptop's Cooler Boost 5 technology allows it to squeeze every bit of performance possible from the Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU, beating some RTX 4060 or RTX 4070 laptops.

Weaknesses

The laptop's weakest point is its 8 gig memory and 512 gig SSD, which may limit optimal performance.
The color accuracy of the display is not one of the best in terms of sRGB, Adobe RGB, and PCIP3 coverage, but it's good enough for gaming thanks to its 144 hertz refresh rate.
There's no micro SD or SD card slot on the laptop, which may make it less appealing for productivity users.
The RTX 4050 GPU has a relatively low TDP of 90W, which may be a concern for some users.
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Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4

The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 4 is a formidable mobile workstation that seamlessly blends portability with powerhouse performance. This sleek device boasts an impressive array of features, including carbon fiber construction, IPS displays, and up to 256GB RAM. For professionals who require the highest level of graphics capabilities, the P1 Gen 4 offers NVIDIA's Quadro A-series options, making it an ideal choice for those in creative fields or demanding industries like architecture and engineering.

MSI Sword 16 HX

Considering buying a laptop? The latest models may be pricey, but older options like the MSI Sword 16 HX can still offer great value. With its Intel Core i7-74650HX processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 GPU, this laptop delivers balanced performance for gaming and productivity tasks. Its sleek design, full-size keyboard, and 144Hz display make it a solid choice, despite being an older model.

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