Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) vs MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
54.1Performance47.8
39.9Display41.6
73.3Battery54.2
35.7Portability53.8
3 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)6 spec wins — MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) wins this laptop face-off, 51.5 to 48.8, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+19) and performance (+6). MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 48
- Stronger battery score: 73 vs 54
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 29% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 17,201 vs 13,300
- 17% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,856 vs 2,450
- Lower launch price: $1,399 vs $2,399
Reasons to pick the MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
- Stronger portability score: 54 vs 36
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 71% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 350 nits
- 25% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 80 Wh
- 21% lower thickness: 20 mm vs 25.2 mm
Display
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | OLED (UHD+) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3840x2400 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 350 nits | 600 nits+71% |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-14650HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB, 140W) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,856+17%Bottom 51% | 2,450Bottom 28% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 17,201+29%Top 34% | 13,300Bottom 45% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 80 Wh | 100 Wh+25% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 7 h |
| Charging | 230 W | 240 W+4% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.36 kg | 1.99 kg+16% |
| Thickness | 25.2 mm | 20 mm+21% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, PC-ABS base | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C 10Gbps (both with DisplayPort 1.4, one with 140W power input), 3x USB-A 5Gbps (one always-on), HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, microSD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p with e-shutter | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | None | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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