Lenovo Legion 5i 15.1" 83F00008US vs MSI Thin 15
Lenovo Legion 5i 15.1" 83F00008US, Core Ultra 7 255HX, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060
MSI Thin 15 2024, Core i5-13420H, 16GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050, 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 Thin 15 2024, Core i5-13420H, 16GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050, Gray
Users and potential buyers frequently ask about connectivity ports, battery life during gaming, warranty options, GPU performance, and RAM upgrades. The laptop has a solid set of ports including USB-C, USB-A, and HDMI, plus docking station support. Battery life during intensive gaming is a concern, and the RTX 3050 may struggle with latest AAA games at high settings. RAM is upgradeable beyond the 16GB provided, but accidental damage coverage is unclear.
Pros
- Good port selection with USB-C, USB-A, HDMI
- Docking station support
- Upgradeable RAM beyond 16GB
Cons
- Battery life concern during intensive gaming
- RTX 3050 may struggle with AAA games at high settings
- Unclear accidental damage coverage
Scores
Specifications
| Lenovo Legion 5i 15.1" 83F00008US | MSI Thin 15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX★ | Intel Core i5 13420H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 8 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz★ | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB★ | 12 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060★ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | 4 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.1" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | OLED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 144 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 3 | 3 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1 x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | RJ45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.00 kg★ | — |
| Battery | 80 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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 Thin 15 2024, Core i5-13420H, 16GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050, Gray
- Strong gpu (79th percentile)
- Strong port selection (68th percentile)
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average social proof (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 83 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 20 of 30 specs.