MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070 Lenovo Legion 5i with RTX 5050 Comparison

MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070 $1,699	Lenovo Legion 5i with RTX 5050 $1,068	ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080
Overview
Brand
MSI	Lenovo
Model
Creator M16 HX (C14VGG-291US) 2024	Legion 5i
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050
RTX 4070 Laptops \| RTX 5050 Laptops
RAM
32GB DDR5-5600MHz	16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM
32GB Laptops \| 8GB Laptops
Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	512GB SSD
2TB Laptops \| 512GB Laptops
Display
16-inch QHD+ (2560 x 1600), IPS, 240Hz	15.3 Inches, 1920 x 1200 pixels, 2K WUXGA IPS
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11
Weight
2.20 kg or 4.85 lbs	2.4 kg (approximate)
Color
Black	Eclipse Black
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i9-14900HX	Intel Core i7-13650HX
Intel Core i9 Laptops \| Intel Core i7 Laptops
Cores
24 Cores (8 Performance Cores + 16 Efficient Cores)	14 cores (6 Performance cores + 8 Efficient cores)
Threads
32 Threads	20.0
Base Clock
2.6 GHz	2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
5.4 GHz	4.9 GHz
Cache
36MB Intel Smart Cache	24MB L3 cache
TDP
55W	45W
Display
Screen Size
16 inches	15.3 Inches
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (QHD+)	1920 x 1200 pixels
Refresh Rate
240Hz	165Hz (variable, AI-optimized)
Panel Type
IPS	IPS
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3	100% sRGB
Brightness
Up to 500 nits	400 nits
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, G-Sync, Dolby Vision HDR	Anti-glare coating, 100% sRGB coverage
Response Time
	3ms (GTG)
Aspect Ratio
	16:10
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050
VRAM
8GB GDDR6	8GB GDDR6
Ray Tracing
Yes	Supported
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3	Supported
Additional Features
MUX Switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus	AI-enhanced graphics, DLSS 3
TGP
	Maximum 75W (with Dynamic Boost)
Benchmark Scores
	Approximate 3DMark Time Spy: 10,500
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5 SO-DIMM
RAM Speed
5600MHz	5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB	Up to 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5
Storage
Primary Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	512GB NVMe SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Not specified	Available via M.2 slot, not included
RAID Support
No	Supported via BIOS configuration
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, with Macro Functionality	Full-sized Legion TrueStrike keyboard with N-Key Rollover
RGB Customization
Yes, via MSI Mystic Light	White backlit keyboard with customizable RGB zones
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning	Lenovo AI Engine+ for dynamic performance tuning
Performance
Cooling Technology
MSI Cooler Boost 5 with dual fans and six heat pipes	Legion Coldfront: Hyper with vapor chamber, copper heat pipes, and dual fans
Overclocking Support
Yes, via MSI Center	Yes, via Lenovo Vantage software
Performance Modes
Silent, Balanced, Extreme Performance	Balanced, Performance, Turbo, Quiet
Benchmark Scores
Not specified	See above in Graphics
Battery
Capacity
90Wh	80Wh
Backup Time
Up to 7 hours (varies with usage)	Up to 9 hours (varies with usage)
Charging Type
Fast Charging	Supports 100W fast charging via USB-C, 0-70% in 30 minutes
Power Adapter
330W	230W AC adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth
5.3	Bluetooth 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	3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (with Power Delivery and DisplayPort), 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x Ethernet (RJ45), 3.5mm Audio Jack, Kensington Lock
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet	Legion TrueStrike full-sized keyboard with white backlight
Key Travel
1.9mm	1.5mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Yes
Touchpad Features
Large Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support	Precision touchpad with multi-touch support
Audio
Speakers
Dynaudio Speakers 2W x 2 + 2W x 4 woofers	Dual 2W speakers with Nahimic 3D Audio
Audio Enhancements
Hi-Res Audio, Nahimic 3	Nahimic audio software for immersive sound
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes
Camera
Webcam
1080p FHD with Shutter	720p HD webcam
Privacy Shutter
Yes	Yes
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and Magnesium Alloy	Aluminum lid, plastic chassis
Color Options
Black	Eclipse Black
RGB Lighting
Yes, Mystic Light with panoramic aurora lighting	Yes, keyboard zones
Dimensions
36.2 x 26.5 x 2.2 cm	Approx. 357 x 259 x 22 mm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	No
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with Cooler Boost 5	Yes, Legion Coldfront: Hyper
Software
Pre-installed MSI Center for system control and customization	Lenovo Vantage, Legion Space, AI Engine+
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Lenovo Legion 5i
Power Adapter
Yes, 330W	230W AC adapter
User Manual
Yes	Included
Warranty Card
Yes	Included
Additional Accessories
None	None specified
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0	August 2025
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070 or Lenovo Legion 5i with RTX 5050?

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

Advantages of MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070:

Offers better CPU (Intel Core i9-14900HX vs Intel Core i7-13650HX)
Offers better Refresh Rate (240Hz vs 165Hz (variable, AI-optimized))

Advantages of Lenovo Legion 5i with RTX 5050:

Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070)

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