Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) vs MSI Crosshair 16 Max HX E2W
64.7Performancespec-basedchip68.5
92.6Graphics87.6
64.4Displayspec-based55
73.3Batteryspec-based73.3
32.5Portabilityspec-based42.3
2 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10)2 spec wins — MSI Crosshair 16 Max HX E2W
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) scores 64.9 against 64.9 for MSI Crosshair 16 Max HX E2W. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
- Stronger graphics score: 93 vs 88
- 28% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU): 17,434 vs 13,644
- 25% higher charging: 300 W vs 240 W
- Lower launch price: $1,499 vs $2,599
Reasons to pick the MSI Crosshair 16 Max HX E2W
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Display
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) | MSI Crosshair 16 Max HX E2W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (glossy, non-touch) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) | MSI Crosshair 16 Max HX E2W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 or DDR5-6400 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) | MSI Crosshair 16 Max HX E2W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,089Top 13% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,885Top 11% | — |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 17,434+28%Top 21% | 13,644Top 31% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) | MSI Crosshair 16 Max HX E2W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 80 Wh | 80 Wh |
| Charging | 300 W+25% | 240 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) | MSI Crosshair 16 Max HX E2W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.43 kg | 2.2 kg+9% |
| Thickness | 26 mm | 23.9 mm+8% |
| Material | Aluminum (top), PC-ABS (bottom) | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) | MSI Crosshair 16 Max HX E2W |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C (10Gbps, DP 2.1, 65-100W PD), 1x USB-A 10Gbps (always on), 2x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack | 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen2, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen2 (DisplayPort, PD 3.0), 1x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, PD 3.1), HDMI 2.1, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7 (by configuration) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 or 5.4 (by configuration) | — |
| Webcam | 5MP with e-shutter (720p on some configurations) | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | None (no fingerprint reader) | — |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) | MSI Crosshair 16 Max HX E2W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) | Windows 11 Home |
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