Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3vsMSI Pulse 15

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Lenovo
Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3
ThinkPad P15v Gen 3

Quick Stats

The Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 offers impressive performance with smooth gameplay and professional app certification.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3's solid build quality is a notable, yet somewhat uninnovative feature overall.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3's display is decent but not exceptional, lacking color accuracy and quality.
The Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 features a dedicated Nvidia RTX A2000 GPU with Intel Iris XE graphics.
MSI
MSI Pulse 15
Pulse 15

Quick Stats

The MSI Pulse 15 delivers impressive performance despite its budget-friendly price tag.
The MSI Pulse 15's build is a budget-friendly compromise prioritizing portability over luxurious materials overall.
The MSI Pulse 15's display offers sharp visuals and good color accuracy despite some brightness limitations outdoors.
The MSI Pulse 15 boasts a powerful Intel Core i7-13700H processor and RTX 460 GPU.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3
Winner
#277
MSI Pulse 15
#282
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3
#101
Winner
MSI Pulse 15
#114
Display
Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3
#519
Winner
MSI Pulse 15
#751
Performance
Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3
#143
MSI Pulse 15
#64
Winner
Build
Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3
#711
Winner
MSI Pulse 15
#780
Features
Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3
#545
Winner
MSI Pulse 15
#599

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3
MSI MSI Pulse 15
up to 64GB
up to 96GB
up to 8000GB SSD
up to 8000GB SSD
Intel Core i7-12700H
Intel Core i9-13900H
NVIDIA T600
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Laptop, 140W)
2x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 See photo
1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3

Strengths

The ThinkPad keyboard is a standout feature with 1.8mm travel keys
Good selection of ports, including HDMI, RJ45, SC card reader, USBC, Thunderbolt 4, and 2 USB type A ports
Decent performance for a mid-range mobile workstation
Upgrade ability is good, allowing users to add more power or better displays
Solid build quality with plenty of security features, including TPM 2.0 encryption security chip, fingerprint reader, webcam privacy shutter, and smart card reader
Good value for money in the mid-range mobile workstation market
The ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 strikes a good balancing act at its target market

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

MSI Pulse 15

Strengths

The MSR pulse 15 is a more entry level notebook from the gaming brand which aims to deliver Artic 4060 gaming without breaking the bank... it's not the aim of this notebook, it is meant to be a portable 1080p piece of hardware and it definitely succeeds
The 1080p model is definitely the budget option and for those who want a 360 HZ panel perhaps a more competitive gamer the MSR pulse 15b 13v comes in a simple brown box which includes the notebook and the 240 W power adapter
The display takes up a good amount of real estate on the top lid and the keyboard features a four Zone backlighting and also comes with a number pad... the WD keys are also translucent for that whole gaming feel
The MSR pulse 15 definitely comes with everything you need to play games while it won't play them at the highest possible settings and resolution... image quality was also great and the colors were vibrant
The performance benchmarks, I then played some games and ran some tests across a number of titles when it came to Thermal testing the MSR pulse 15 held up as well as you would expect

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

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Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3

The Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 is a mid-range mobile workstation that strikes a good balance between performance and affordability. This machine is designed for professionals who require reliable computing power in the field or office, making it suitable for architects, engineers, and designers. The laptop boasts decent performance, plenty of ports, good upgrade ability, and an almost perfect keyboard. However, its display options are somewhat limited and the battery life could be improved.

MSI Pulse 15

The MSR Pulse 15 is an entry-level notebook from a gaming brand that aims to deliver smooth gaming experiences without breaking the bank. It skips on higher-end features to bring down the price tag, but still packs a punch with its 1080p 360Hz display and RTX 460 GPU. This budget-friendly option offers great performance for casual gamers who want a portable gaming experience without the need for extreme resolution or specs. Let's take a closer look at this notebook's features and performance.

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