Lenovo ThinkPad E16 vs MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400

Lenovo ThinkPad E16 2025, Core Ultra 5, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Black

Lenovo ThinkPad E16 2025, Core Ultra 5, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Black

Lenovo
60 Overall Score
vs
MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080, Cosmo Gray

MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080, Cosmo Gray

MSI
75 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Lenovo ThinkPad E16 2025, Core Ultra 5, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Black

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MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080, Cosmo Gray

92 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews

The MSI Vector 16 HX is widely praised for its top-tier performance, combining an Intel Ultra 9-275HX processor and RTX 5080 graphics to handle gaming, multitasking, and creative work with ease. Users highlight the vibrant QHD+ 240Hz display, premium build quality, and excellent value for money, especially when purchased on sale. The main drawbacks are loud fan noise, even at idle, and the laptop's thick, heavy design, though many find the robust cooling and power efficiency trade-offs acceptable.

Pros
  • Top-tier gaming performance
  • Vibrant QHD+ 240Hz display
  • Premium build quality
  • Excellent value for money
  • Robust cooling system
Cons
  • Loud fan noise even at idle
  • Thick and heavy design
  • Fans spin up occasionally at idle
👍 Performance 5
👍 Display quality 4
👍 Build quality 4
👍 Value for money 3
👍 Cooling system 3
👎 Fan noise 3

Scores

Gaming
Lenovo
19
MSI
87
Creator
Lenovo
33
MSI
85
Developer
Lenovo
66
MSI
80
Entertainment
Lenovo
58
MSI
77
Student
Lenovo
72
MSI
61
Business
Lenovo
59
MSI
64
Ai Llm
Lenovo
29
MSI
62
Compact
Lenovo
51
MSI
48

Specifications

Lenovo ThinkPad E16MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400
Processor
CPU*Intel Core Ultra 5 225UIntel Core Ultra 9 275HX★
CPU Multi-Core Score
17,685
55,671
Cores1224★
Frequency1.5 GHz2.1 GHz★
L3 Cache12 MB36 MB★
Graphics
GPU*Intel GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080★
GPU Benchmark Score
3,215
26,326
Typeintegrated★discrete
VRAM—16 GB★
VRAM TypeNot providedGDDR7
Memory & Storage
RAM32 GB★16 GB
RAM GenerationDDR5DDR5
Storage 14 TB★1 TB
Storage 1 TypeSSDSSD
Display
Size16"16"
Resolution1920 px2560 px★
PanelIPSIPS
Refresh Rate60 Hz240 Hz★
Color Gamut—100% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports12★
USB Ports02★
ThunderboltThunderbolt 42
HDMIHDMIHDMI 2.1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3★Yes
EthernetRJ-45Gigabit Ethernet
Physical
Weight1.72 kg★2.70 kg
Battery48 Wh★—
OSWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home

Pros & Cons

Lenovo ThinkPad E16 2025, Core Ultra 5, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Black

  • Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Strong ram (80th percentile)80th %ile
  • Below average portability (31st percentile)

MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080, Cosmo Gray

  • Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong cpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong screen (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Below average affordability (9th percentile)9th %ile
  • Below average portability (10th percentile)10th %ile

Pricing

Lenovo ThinkPad E16 2025, Core Ultra 5, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Black

No current pricing available

MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080, Cosmo Gray

Verdict

★ Winner: MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400

Scores 75 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 29 specs.

Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Better at:

CompactStudent

MSI Vector VECTOR16HXA2400 Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCreatorBusinessDeveloperEntertainment

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