Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) vs MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
59.9Performance47.8
55.5Display41.6
73.3Battery54.2
29.1Portability53.8
4 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)4 spec wins — MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) wins this laptop face-off, 56.2 to 48.8, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+19) and display (+14). 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 Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
- Stronger performance score: 60 vs 48
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 73 vs 54
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 36% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 18,126 vs 13,300
- Lower launch price: $1,499 vs $2,399
Reasons to pick the MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
- Stronger portability score: 54 vs 29
- 26% lower thickness: 20 mm vs 27 mm
- 25% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 80 Wh
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 500 nits
- 20% lower weight: 1.99 kg vs 2.5 kg
Display
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (PureSight) | OLED (UHD+) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3840x2400 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| 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 Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,889+18%Top 48% | 2,450Bottom 28% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,126+36%Top 29% | 13,300Bottom 45% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 80 Wh | 100 Wh+25% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 7 h |
| Charging | 300 W+25% | 240 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.5 kg | 1.99 kg+20% |
| Thickness | 27 mm | 20 mm+26% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic (PC-ABS) base | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C 10Gbps (one with 140W PD, both with DisplayPort 1.4), 4x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 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 Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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