MSI Vector 16 HX AI with RTX 5080 and Intel Ultra 9-275HX Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2025) with RTX 5080 Comparison

MSI Vector 16 HX AI with RTX 5080 and Intel Ultra 9-275HX $3,200	Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2025) with RTX 5080 $3,999	ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7
Overview
Brand
MSI	Lenovo
Model
Vector 16 HX AI	Legion Pro 7i (2025) 83F50014US
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7
RTX 5080 Laptops
RAM
32GB DDR5-5600MHz	32GB DDR5-6400MHz
32GB Laptops
Storage
2TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD	2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD (2 x 1TB)
2TB Laptops \| 1TB Laptops
Display
16-inch QHD+ (2560 x 1600), 240Hz, IPS	16-inch OLED WQXGA (2560 x 1600), 240Hz
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Home
Weight
2.5 kg or 5.5 lbs	2.71 kg or 5.98 lbs
Color
Core Black	Eclipse Black
Processor
CPU
Intel Core Ultra 9-275HX	Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
Intel Core Ultra 9-275HX Laptops \| Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Laptops
Cores
16 Cores (8 Performance + 8 Efficient)	24 Cores (8 Performance + 16 Efficient)
Threads
24 Threads	32 Threads
Base Clock
2.5 GHz	2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 5.3 GHz	Up to 5.4 GHz
Cache
30MB Intel Smart Cache	36MB
TDP
55W	55W
Display
Screen Size
16 inches	16 inches
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (QHD+)	2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Refresh Rate
240Hz	240Hz
Panel Type
IPS	OLED
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3	100% DCI-P3
Brightness
500 nits	Up to 500 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:10	16:10
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, G-Sync Compatible	Anti-Glare, G-Sync, Dolby Vision HDR, DisplayHDR True Black 500
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
VRAM
16GB GDDR6	16GB GDDR7
Ray Tracing
Yes	Yes
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3	Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 4
Additional Features
Resizable BAR, AI Tensor Cores	MUX Switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
5600MHz	6400MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB	Yes, up to 64GB
Slots
	2x SO-DIMM
Storage
Primary Storage
2TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD	2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD (2 x 1TB)
Secondary Storage Options
Additional M.2 slot available	1x additional M.2 slot available
RAID Support
No	No
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
No	No
RGB Customization
Per-Key RGB via SteelSeries GG	Per-Key RGB via Lenovo Legion Spectrum
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning	AI-powered performance tuning via Lenovo AI Engine+
Performance
Cooling Technology
Cooler Boost 5 with dual fans and six heat pipes	Legion ColdFront: Vapor with integrated Hyper Chamber system
Overclocking Support
Yes, via MSI Center	Yes, via Lenovo Vantage
Performance Modes
Silent, Balanced, Extreme Performance	Quiet, Balanced, Performance, Turbo, Manual
Benchmark Scores
Not specified	Not specified
Battery
Capacity
99.9Wh	99.9Wh
Backup Time
Up to 7 hours (varies with usage)	Varies with usage
Charging Type
Fast Charging	Rapid Charge Pro
Power Adapter
280W	330W Slim Tip
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Bluetooth
5.3	5.4
Ports
1 x Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C), 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x RJ-45 LAN port, 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack	2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort, Power Delivery), 2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x RJ-45 LAN port (2.5G), 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet Keyboard	Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet Keyboard
Key Travel
1.7mm	1.5mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Yes
Touchpad Features
Precision Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support	Precision Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support
Audio
Speakers
2 x 2W Stereo Speakers	2 x 2W Stereo Speakers
Audio Enhancements
Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer, Hi-Res Audio	Nahimic Audio, Dolby Atmos, AI Noise-Canceling Technology
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes, 3.5mm combo jack
Camera
Webcam
1080p FHD	1080p FHD IR Camera
Privacy Shutter
Yes	Yes
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and Plastic	Aluminum and Plastic
Color Options
Core Black	Eclipse Black
RGB Lighting
Yes, Per-Key RGB Keyboard	Yes, Lenovo Legion Spectrum
Dimensions
35.8 x 26.7 x 2.3 cm	35.6 x 26.4 x 2.3 cm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Cooler Boost 5 Technology	Yes, with Legion ColdFront: Vapor with integrated Hyper Chamber system
Software
Pre-installed MSI Center for system control and customization	Pre-installed Lenovo Vantage for system control and customization
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Yes
Power Adapter
Yes, 280W	Yes, 330W
User Manual
Yes	Yes
Warranty Card
Yes	Yes
Additional Accessories
None specified	Not specified
Launch Date
Release Date
2025.0	2025.0
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: MSI Vector 16 HX AI with RTX 5080 and Intel Ultra 9-275HX or Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2025) with RTX 5080?

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Advantages of Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2025) with RTX 5080:

Offers better RAM (32GB DDR5-6400MHz vs 32GB DDR5-5600MHz)

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