Lenovo IdeaPad 3i 15.6" IdeaPad 3i Artic Grey 2025
Lenovo
18 Overall Score
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MSI Vector 16" VECTOR16HXA2400 Cosmo Gray 2025
MSI
74 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Lenovo IdeaPad 3i 15.6" IdeaPad 3i Artic Grey 2025
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MSI Vector 16" VECTOR16HXA2400 Cosmo Gray 2025
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
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Specifications
| Lenovo IdeaPad 3i 15.6" IdeaPad 3i | MSI Vector 16" VECTOR16HXA2400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Celeron N4500 | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 2 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 2.8 GHz★ | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR4X | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 192 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | eMMC | SSD★ |
| Storage 2 | 128 GB★ | — |
| Storage 2 Type | SSD★ | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 16" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2560 px★ |
| Panel | TN | IPS★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 240 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 220 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 x 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 1.4 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.58 kg★ | 2.70 kg |
| Battery | 47 Wh★ | — |
| OS | ChromeOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo IdeaPad 3i 15.6" IdeaPad 3i Artic Grey 2025
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average ram (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average screen (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average storage (23rd percentile)
- Below average gpu (30th percentile)
MSI Vector 16" VECTOR16HXA2400 Cosmo Gray 2025
- Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong gpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong port selection (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average portability (10th percentile)10th %ile
Pricing
Lenovo IdeaPad 3i 15.6" IdeaPad 3i Artic Grey 20250.002score per dollar
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MSI Vector 16" VECTOR16HXA2400 Cosmo Gray 20250.001score per dollar
Lenovo IdeaPad 3i 15.6" IdeaPad 3i Artic Grey 2025 offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: MSI Vector 16" VECTOR16HXA2400
Scores 74 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 32 specs.
