Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 (Intel) vs MSI VenturePro 15 AI A1V
42.4chipPerformancechip40.3
47.3chipGraphics77.2
26.5Displayspec-based48
81.3Batteryspec-based40.3
52.1Portabilityspec-based52.2
5 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 (Intel)3 spec wins — MSI VenturePro 15 AI A1V
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 (Intel) scores 48.6 against 48.7 for MSI VenturePro 15 AI A1V. Pick by the categories that matter to you — MSI VenturePro 15 AI A1V edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 (Intel)
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 56% higher capacity: 86 Wh vs 55.2 Wh
Reasons to pick the MSI VenturePro 15 AI A1V
- Stronger graphics score: 77 vs 47
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 85% higher charging: 120 W vs 65 W
Display
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 (Intel) | MSI VenturePro 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WUXGA, anti-glare, touch) | IPS-level |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 (Intel) | MSI VenturePro 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 255U | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (6GB GDDR6) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x8GB, 2 slots, max 96GB) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 (Intel) | MSI VenturePro 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 8,204Bottom 7% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 (Intel) | MSI VenturePro 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 86 Wh+56% | 55.2 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W | 120 W+85% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 (Intel) | MSI VenturePro 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.89 kg+1% | 1.9 kg |
| Thickness | 23.5 mm | 23.2 mm+1% |
| Material | Carbon-fiber-reinforced polycarbonate | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 (Intel) | MSI VenturePro 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4 40Gbps, USB PD up to 100W, DisplayPort 2.1), 2x USB-A (5Gbps, one always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), 3.5mm combo audio 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 | 5MP + IR with privacy shutter | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (in power button), IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition | Fingerprint reader (optional) |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 (Intel) | MSI VenturePro 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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