MSI Pulse 15vsLenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2

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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.
Lenovo
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2
ThinkBook 16p Gen 2

Quick Stats

The Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2's performance is its strongest selling point and a major upgrade over previous models.
The Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2 has an impressive build quality at its price point overall.
The Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2's stunning QHD+ display offers crisp and detailed visuals with accurate color representation.
The Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2 features a QHD+ display with Ryzen processors and dedicated NVIDIA RTX GPU.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
MSI Pulse 15
#282
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2
Winner
#280
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
MSI Pulse 15
#114
Winner
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2
#367
Display
MSI Pulse 15
#751
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2
#276
Winner
Performance
MSI Pulse 15
#64
Winner
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2
#475
Build
MSI Pulse 15
#780
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2
#762
Winner
Features
MSI Pulse 15
#599
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2
#125
Winner

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
MSI MSI Pulse 15
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2
up to 96GB
up to 32GB
up to 8000GB SSD
up to 1000GB SSD
Intel Core i9-13900H
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Laptop, 140W)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (Laptop, 75W)
1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 See photo
2x 2280 M.2 NVMe slots See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

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

Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2

Strengths

Most improved design, from the 16 by 10 aspect ratio qhd plus display to ryzen inside to a pretty decent rtx 3060
Decent connectivity with ports that's not bad in terms of the ports (although not class leading)
Pretty good sound for a laptop in this price range
A consumer-oriented laptop that's not going to break the bank, perfect for those who don't want to spend $2500 on a dell xps 15 or 16-inch macbook pro

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

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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.

Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2

The Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2 is a significant upgrade in design, packing a 16:10 aspect ratio QHD+ display, AMD Ryzen power, and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GPU into its sleek chassis. With improved connectivity options and decent battery life, this laptop aims to strike the perfect balance between creativity and portability. But does it deliver on its promise?

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