MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070 Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060) Comparison

MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070 $1,699	Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060) $1,749	ASUS TUF Gaming F15 with RTX 2050 and Intel i5
Overview
Brand
MSI	Lenovo
Model
Creator M16 HX (C14VGG-291US) 2024	Legion Pro 5i (2024)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8GB GDDR6
RTX 4070 Laptops \| RTX 4060 Laptops
RAM
32GB DDR5-5600MHz	32GB DDR5-5600MHz
32GB Laptops
Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	2TB PCIe Gen4 SSD
2TB Laptops
Display
16-inch QHD+ (2560 x 1600), IPS, 240Hz	16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600), 165Hz, Anti-Glare
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Pro
Weight
2.20 kg or 4.85 lbs	2.46 kg or 5.43 lbs
Color
Black	Onyx Grey
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i9-14900HX	Intel Core i9-14900HX
Intel Core i9 Laptops
Cores
24 Cores (8 Performance Cores + 16 Efficient Cores)	24 Cores (8 Performance + 16 Efficient)
Threads
32 Threads	32 Threads
Base Clock
2.6 GHz	2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
5.4 GHz	Up to 5.8 GHz
Cache
36MB Intel Smart Cache	36MB Intel Smart Cache
TDP
55W	55W
Display
Screen Size
16 inches	16 inches
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (QHD+)	2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Refresh Rate
240Hz	165Hz
Panel Type
IPS	IPS
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3	100% sRGB
Brightness
Up to 500 nits	350 nits
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, G-Sync, Dolby Vision HDR	Anti-Glare, G-Sync, Dolby Vision
Response Time
	3ms
Aspect Ratio
	16:10
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
VRAM
8GB GDDR6	8GB GDDR6
Ray Tracing
Yes	Yes
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3	Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3
Additional Features
MUX Switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus	MUX Switch, Advanced Optimus, DirectX 12 Ultimate
TGP
	140W (115W base + 25W Boost)
Benchmark Scores
	3DMark Time Spy ≈ 10400
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
5600MHz	5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB	Yes, up to 64GB
Storage
Primary Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	2TB PCIe Gen4 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Not specified	Additional M.2 slot available
RAID Support
No	No
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, with Macro Functionality	Yes, with Macro Functionality
RGB Customization
Yes, via MSI Mystic Light	Yes, 4-Zone RGB via Lenovo Vantage
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning	AI-powered performance tuning
Performance
Cooling Technology
MSI Cooler Boost 5 with dual fans and six heat pipes	Legion ColdFront 5.0 with dual fans and hybrid heat pipes
Overclocking Support
Yes, via MSI Center	Yes, via Lenovo Vantage
Performance Modes
Silent, Balanced, Extreme Performance	Quiet, Balanced, Performance, Turbo
Benchmark Scores
Not specified	Geekbench 6 Multi-Core ≈12000 \|\| Cinebench R23 Multi-Core ≈18000
Battery
Capacity
90Wh	80Wh
Backup Time
Up to 7 hours (varies with usage)	Up to 5.5 hours (varies with usage)
Charging Type
Fast Charging	Rapid Charge Pro (50% in 30 minutes)
Power Adapter
330W	300W Slim Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth
5.3	5.2
Ports
1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, G-Sync), 1 x 2.5G LAN port, 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack	1 x HDMI 2.1, 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (with DisplayPort 1.4), 1 x RJ-45 LAN port, 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet	4-Zone RGB Backlit
Key Travel
1.9mm	1.5mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Yes
Touchpad Features
Large Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support	Precision Glass Touchpad
Audio
Speakers
Dynaudio Speakers 2W x 2 + 2W x 4 woofers	2 x 2W Stereo Speakers with Nahimic Audio
Audio Enhancements
Hi-Res Audio, Nahimic 3	Dolby Atmos, Smart Amplifier
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes, 3.5mm combo jack
Camera
Webcam
1080p FHD with Shutter	1080p FHD with E-Privacy Shutter
Privacy Shutter
Yes	Yes
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and Magnesium Alloy	Aluminum and Polycarbonate
Color Options
Black	Onyx Grey
RGB Lighting
Yes, Mystic Light with panoramic aurora lighting	Yes, Legion Spectrum RGB
Dimensions
36.2 x 26.5 x 2.2 cm	35.6 x 26.0 x 2.6 cm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with Cooler Boost 5	Yes, with Legion ColdFront 5.0
Software
Pre-installed MSI Center for system control and customization	Pre-installed Lenovo Vantage, Lenovo AI Engine+, Nahimic Audio Software
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Yes
Power Adapter
Yes, 330W	Yes, 300W
User Manual
Yes	Yes
Warranty Card
Yes	Yes
Additional Accessories
None	Cefesfy Accessories Bundle
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0	2024.0
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070 or Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060)?

Based on the comparison, here's how each product stands out:

Advantages of MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070:

Offers better Refresh Rate (240Hz vs 165Hz)
Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060)

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