Lenovo Legion 5a Gen 11 15.3" Legion 5a Gen 11 Eclipse Black 2025
Lenovo
72 Overall Score
vs
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
MSI
76 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Lenovo Legion 5a Gen 11 15.3" Legion 5a Gen 11 Eclipse Black 2025
No customer feedback yet
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
85 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
The MSI Raider GE68HX is praised for its blazing speed, smooth performance, and stunning display, making it ideal for gaming and demanding tasks. Users love the extensive customization options and futuristic design, though they note the fans can get loud under full load and the laptop is quite heavy. Battery life is decent for normal use but drains quickly during high-performance gaming. Overall, the pros far outweigh the cons for most reviewers.
Pros
- Blazing fast performance
- Smooth gaming experience
- Stunning display quality
- Extensive customization options
- Futuristic design
Cons
- Loud fans under full load
- Heavy and bulky design
- Battery drains quickly during gaming
Performance 4
Display quality 3
Design 3
Customization 2
Battery life 3
Fan noise 2
Scores
Creator
Gaming
Developer
Entertainment
Business
Student
Compact
Ai Llm
Specifications
| Lenovo Legion 5a Gen 11 15.3" Legion 5a Gen 11 | MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 7 250 | Intel Core i9 14900HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 3.3 GHz★ | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.3" | 16" |
| Resolution | 2560 px | 3840 px★ |
| Panel | OLED★ | Mini-LED |
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 144 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 3 | 3 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | RJ45 | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.87 kg★ | 2.75 kg |
| Battery | 80 Wh | 100 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo Legion 5a Gen 11 15.3" Legion 5a Gen 11 Eclipse Black 2025
- Strong port selection (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong cpu (79th percentile)
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 2023
- Strong port selection (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong cpu (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average portability (9th percentile)9th %ile
Pricing
Lenovo Legion 5a Gen 11 15.3" Legion 5a Gen 11 Eclipse Black 20250.047score per dollar
vs
MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Black 20230.030score per dollar
Lenovo Legion 5a Gen 11 15.3" Legion 5a Gen 11 Eclipse Black 2025 offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247
Scores 76 overall, wins 4 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 30 specs.
