MSI Raider 16 HX (B2W) vs Lenovo Legion 5i
The MSI Raider 16 HX has the edge: it is better for gaming, has more storage and has a smoother screen. The Lenovo Legion 5i still has an OLED screen and is lighter, so it's worth a look if that matters more to you.
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Key differences
- Gaming MSI Raider 16 HX wins
The MSI Raider 16 HX is the one for gaming: its RTX 5070 Ti plays the latest games at very high settings, while the Lenovo Legion 5i with its RTX 5060 plays modern games at high settings.
- Storage MSI Raider 16 HX wins
The MSI Raider 16 HX has twice the storage: 1 TB against 512 GB.
- OLED screen Lenovo Legion 5i wins
The Lenovo Legion 5i has an OLED screen, with true blacks and richer colour than the MSI Raider 16 HX's LCD.
- Smoothness MSI Raider 16 HX wins
The MSI Raider 16 HX's 240 Hz screen is smoother than the Lenovo Legion 5i's 165 Hz one, which shows in fast games.
- Weight Lenovo Legion 5i wins
The Lenovo Legion 5i is 0.6 kg lighter: 1.9 kg against 2.45 kg.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the MSI Raider 16 HX if…
- You play games: its RTX 5070 Ti plays the latest games at very high settings.
- You store lots of photos, videos or games: it has 1 TB of storage.
- You play fast games: its 240 Hz screen keeps motion smooth.
Choose the Lenovo Legion 5i if…
- You watch a lot of films and video, or edit photos: its OLED screen has true blacks and rich colour.
- You'll move it around the house or office: it's 0.6 kg lighter.
- You're on a lot of video calls: its 5MP webcam is sharper.
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsThe MSI Raider 16 HX leads on performance and ports and wireless, while the Lenovo Legion 5i leads on battery and weight. Highlighted values mark the better spec in each row, and you can hide the rows where they match.
Performance
The MSI Raider 16 HX is ahead on performance.
It is better for gaming and has more storage, and the Lenovo Legion 5i doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | MSI Raider 16 HX (B2W) | Lenovo Legion 5i |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX | Intel Core i7-14700HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
| Graphics memory | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Graphics power (TGP) | 140 W | 115 W |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-5600 |
| Maximum memory | 128 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Upgradeable (slots) | Upgradeable (slots) |
| Storage | 1 TB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2242 |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
Screen
Each laptop has its strengths on the screen.
The MSI Raider 16 HX has a slightly bigger screen: 16" against 15.1". The MSI Raider 16 HX has a smoother screen and has a slightly bigger screen, while the Lenovo Legion 5i has an OLED screen.
| Spec | MSI Raider 16 HX (B2W) | Lenovo Legion 5i |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16" | 15.1" |
| Resolution | 2.5K (2560 x 1600) | 2.5K (2560 x 1600) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Panel | IPS | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 500 nits |
| Colour range | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3 |
| HDR | None | VESA DisplayHDR True Black 600, Dolby Vision |
| Finish | — | Glossy |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
Battery and size
Each laptop has its strengths on battery and weight.
The MSI Raider 16 HX has a bigger battery, while the Lenovo Legion 5i is lighter and charges over USB-C.
| Spec | MSI Raider 16 HX (B2W) | Lenovo Legion 5i |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | — | Up to 9 hours |
| Battery capacity | 91.8 Wh | 80 Wh |
| Charger | 280 W | 245 W |
| Charges via | barrel | Slim-tip (rectangle) barrel; USB-C PD also charges |
| Fast charging | — | 0-30% in 10 min, 0-70% in 30 min, 0-100% in 80 min |
| Weight | 2.45 kg | 1.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 363 x 269.7 x 21.95-25.85 mm | 344.9 x 255.35 x 19.95-21.54 mm |
| Materials | — | Aluminium (top), PC-ABS + 15% Talc (bottom) |
| Colour | Core Black | Eclipse Black |
| Colours available | Core Black | Eclipse Black |
Ports and wireless
The MSI Raider 16 HX is ahead on ports and wireless.
It has Thunderbolt or USB4 and an SD card reader, and the Lenovo Legion 5i doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | MSI Raider 16 HX (B2W) | Lenovo Legion 5i |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 2x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.1), 1x HDMI 2.1 (8K 60Hz / 4K 120Hz), 1x 3.5 mm audio, 1x 2.5GbE RJ-45, 1x SD Express | 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps; 1 always-on), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps, charging USB PD 95-100W, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps, DisplayPort 1.4), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x Ethernet RJ-45, 1x 3.5 mm headphone/mic combo |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | 2x Thunderbolt 4 | None |
| External displays (max) | — | 3 |
| Card reader | SD Express | None |
| Ethernet | 2.5 GbE RJ-45 | 1 GbE RJ-45 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Wi-Fi card | Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750 | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Mobile data | None | None |
Features
The Lenovo Legion 5i is ahead on extras.
It has a sharper webcam, and the MSI Raider 16 HX doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | MSI Raider 16 HX (B2W) | Lenovo Legion 5i |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 1080p IR, HDR, 3D noise reduction | 5MP |
| Webcam privacy | webcam shutter | E-shutter (electronic kill switch) |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard | 24-zone RGB gaming keyboard with Copilot key, 99 keys | 24-zone RGB backlight, 1.6 mm key travel, numeric keypad, Copilot key |
| Login | Face | — |
| Number pad | Yes | Yes |
| Touchpad | — | Buttonless Mylar multi-touch, 75 x 120 mm, Precision |
| Speakers | 2x 2W speakers + 2x 2W woofers, Dynaudio | 2x 2 W, HARMAN, Nahimic Audio |
| Microphones | array microphone | dual-array |
| Pen | No | No |
| Security | firmware TPM 2.0, Kensington lock, webcam shutter | Firmware TPM 2.0, E-shutter, BIOS power-on/supervisor/HDD passwords, Self-healing BIOS |
Software and model
The MSI Raider 16 HX is ahead on software and updates.
It is newer, and the Lenovo Legion 5i doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | MSI Raider 16 HX (B2W) | Lenovo Legion 5i |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Update promise | — | None |
| Model number | 9S7-265122-239 | 83LY000LUS |
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |