Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) vs MSI VenturePro 15 AI A1V
55.2Performancespec-basedchip39
61chipGraphics77.2
23.3Displayspec-based48
34.5Batteryspec-based40.3
76.1Portabilityspec-based52.2
4 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel)4 spec wins — MSI VenturePro 15 AI A1V
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) scores 48.3 against 48.2 for MSI VenturePro 15 AI A1V. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel)
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 28% lower weight: 1.36 kg vs 1.9 kg
- 24% lower thickness: 17.5 mm vs 23.2 mm
Reasons to pick the MSI VenturePro 15 AI A1V
- Stronger graphics score: 77 vs 61
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 85% higher charging: 120 W vs 65 W
- 23% higher capacity: 55 Wh vs 45 Wh
- 11% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 14 ″
Display
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) | MSI VenturePro 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15.6 ″+11% |
| Panel type | IPS (WUXGA, anti-glare) | IPS-level |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) | MSI VenturePro 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc 140T Graphics (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (6GB GDDR6) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x8GB, 2 slots, max 96GB) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe 4.0 x4; second M.2 2280 slot free) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) | MSI VenturePro 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,925Top 28% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,990Top 38% | — |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 8,204Bottom 7% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) | MSI VenturePro 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 45 Wh | 55 Wh+23% |
| Web browsing endurance | 7.3 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 120 W+85% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) | MSI VenturePro 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.36 kg+28% | 1.9 kg |
| Thickness | 17.5 mm+24% | 23.2 mm |
| Material | Aluminum (top), PC-ABS (bottom) | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) | MSI VenturePro 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-C (10Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 1.4), 2x USB-A (5Gbps, one always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (DisplayPort, PD 3.0), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR with privacy shutter | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR camera for Windows Hello | Fingerprint reader (optional) |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 (Intel) | MSI VenturePro 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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