Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) vs MSI Cyborg A15 Max C1W
43.7Performancechip33.6
39.9Display48
46.7Battery46.7
41.9Portability49.6
6 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)1 spec wins — MSI Cyborg A15 Max C1W
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) scores 43.1 against 43 for MSI Cyborg A15 Max C1W. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 34
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 33% higher capacity: 80 Wh vs 60 Wh
- 28% higher charging: 230 W vs 180 W
- 15% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 144 Hz
Reasons to pick the MSI Cyborg A15 Max C1W
- Stronger display score: 48 vs 40
- Stronger portability score: 50 vs 42
- 13% lower weight: 2 kg vs 2.3 kg
Display
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) | MSI Cyborg A15 Max C1W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WQXGA) | IPS-level |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+15% | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 350 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) | MSI Cyborg A15 Max C1W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | AMD Ryzen 7 170 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-4800 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) | MSI Cyborg A15 Max C1W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,600Bottom 28% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,300Bottom 35% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) | MSI Cyborg A15 Max C1W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 80 Wh+33% | 60 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 7 h | — |
| Charging | 230 W+28% | 180 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) | MSI Cyborg A15 Max C1W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.3 kg | 2 kg+13% |
| Thickness | 21.9 mm+4% | 22.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) | MSI Cyborg A15 Max C1W |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP, 140W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (DisplayPort, PD 3.0), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI (4K@60Hz), RJ45, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p with E-shutter | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | None | — |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) | MSI Cyborg A15 Max C1W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | — |
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