Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 (Intel) vs MSI Venture 16 AI A1M
39.8chipPerformancechip37.1
56chipGraphicschip56.2
26.5Displayspec-based40
46.7Batteryspec-based40.3
59.5Portabilityspec-based52.2
2 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 (Intel)3 spec wins — MSI Venture 16 AI A1M
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 (Intel) scores 43.4 against 43.2 for MSI Venture 16 AI A1M. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 (Intel) edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 (Intel)
- 14% lower weight: 1.63 kg vs 1.9 kg
Reasons to pick the MSI Venture 16 AI A1M
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 38% higher charging: 90 W vs 65 W
Display
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 (Intel) | MSI Venture 16 AI A1M |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WUXGA, anti-glare, non-touch) | OLED |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2048x1280 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 (Intel) | MSI Venture 16 AI A1M |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 325 | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated, 4 Xe3 cores) | Intel Arc Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6800 (LPCAMM2 module, replaceable) | DDR5-5600 (2x8GB, 2 slots, max 96GB) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0 x4) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 (Intel) | MSI Venture 16 AI A1M |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 60 Wh+9% | 55.2 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W | 90 W+38% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 (Intel) | MSI Venture 16 AI A1M |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.63 kg+14% | 1.9 kg |
| Thickness | 23.8 mm | 23.2 mm+3% |
| Material | Aluminum (top), carbon-fiber-reinforced polycarbonate (bottom) on WLAN models | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 (Intel) | MSI Venture 16 AI A1M |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB PD 15-100W, 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; optional smart card reader and nano-SIM slot (WWAN models) | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort, PD 3.0), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1 (4K 60Hz), Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack, Kensington lock |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel AX211) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 5MP with privacy shutter (IR camera optional) | 720p HD with 3D noise reduction |
| Biometrics | Optional fingerprint reader (power button) and IR camera for Windows Hello | — |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 (Intel) | MSI Venture 16 AI A1M |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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