Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 7 vs MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400
Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 7 2024, Core Ultra 9 386H, 96GB, 2TB SSD, RTX PRO 1000 Blackwell, Black
Lenovo
79 Overall Score
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MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080, Cosmo Gray
MSI
75 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 7 2024, Core Ultra 9 386H, 96GB, 2TB SSD, RTX PRO 1000 Blackwell, Black
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MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080, Cosmo Gray
92 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The MSI Vector 16 HX is widely praised for its top-tier performance, combining an Intel Ultra 9-275HX processor and RTX 5080 graphics to handle gaming, multitasking, and creative work with ease. Users highlight the vibrant QHD+ 240Hz display, premium build quality, and excellent value for money, especially when purchased on sale. The main drawbacks are loud fan noise, even at idle, and the laptop's thick, heavy design, though many find the robust cooling and power efficiency trade-offs acceptable.
Pros
- Top-tier gaming performance
- Vibrant QHD+ 240Hz display
- Premium build quality
- Excellent value for money
- Robust cooling system
Cons
- Loud fan noise even at idle
- Thick and heavy design
- Fans spin up occasionally at idle
Performance 5
Display quality 4
Build quality 4
Value for money 3
Cooling system 3
Fan noise 3
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Specifications
| Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 7 | MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 9 386H | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 3.7 GHz★ | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA RTX PRO 1000 Blackwell | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 96 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.5" | 16" |
| Resolution | 3072 px★ | 2560 px |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 500 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.0 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | Ethernet (RJ45) | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.63 kg★ | 2.70 kg |
| Battery | 75 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 7 2024, Core Ultra 9 386H, 96GB, 2TB SSD, RTX PRO 1000 Blackwell, Black
- Strong ram (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong port selection (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average affordability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080, Cosmo Gray
- Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong cpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong screen (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average affordability (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average portability (10th percentile)10th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 7
Scores 79 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 30 specs.