Lenovo Legion 5i 15.1" 83F00008US vs MSI Vector 16 HX
Lenovo Legion 5i 15.1" 83F00008US, Core Ultra 7 255HX, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060
MSI Vector 16 HX, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 4TB SSD + 4TB SSD, Cosmo Gray
What Buyers Say
Lenovo Legion 5i 15.1" 83F00008US, Core Ultra 7 255HX, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060
Users mostly praise the Lenovo Legion 5i for its excellent OLED display, smooth performance, and competitive price. The Intel Core Ultra processor paired with an RTX 5060 (or 5070) handles games and heavy workloads well. However, several reviewers note poor battery life (around 2 hours on Quiet mode), WiFi connectivity issues, and the need to keep GPU mode enabled for sustained performance. Overall, it's considered a solid gaming laptop for the price, with caveats about battery and software quirks.
Pros
- Excellent OLED display
- Smooth performance with Intel Core Ultra and RTX 5060/5070
- Competitive price
- High quality build
- Runs demanding software (games, SolidWorks) well
Cons
- Poor battery life (around 2 hours)
- WiFi connectivity issues
- Requires GPU mode for sustained performance
- Software quirks (taskbar icons disappear)
- Bulky included charger
MSI Vector 16 HX, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 4TB SSD + 4TB SSD, Cosmo Gray
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Scores
Specifications
| Lenovo Legion 5i 15.1" 83F00008US | MSI Vector 16 HX | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX | —★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 2.7 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | — |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Storage 2 | — | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.1" | 16" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | — |
| Panel | OLED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 500 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 5 x 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | RJ45 LAN |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.00 kg★ | 2.70 kg |
| Battery | 80 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo Legion 5i 15.1" 83F00008US, Core Ultra 7 255HX, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060
- Strong port selection (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong cpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong screen (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average affordability (27th percentile)
MSI Vector 16 HX, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 4TB SSD + 4TB SSD, Cosmo Gray
- Strong storage (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong ram (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong cpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average affordability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average portability (10th percentile)10th %ile
Pricing
Lenovo Legion 5i 15.1" 83F00008US, Core Ultra 7 255HX, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060
MSI Vector 16 HX, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 4TB SSD + 4TB SSD, Cosmo Gray
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 83 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 9 of 32 specs.