MSI Prestige 14 AI Studio vs Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 2 Comparison

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MSI Prestige 14 AI Studio vs Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 2 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Prestige 14 AI Studio and ThinkPad P16v Gen 2, two laptops from MSI and Lenovo. MSI Prestige 14 AI Studio was introduced to market in January 2024 and Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 2 was launched in April 2024. There is only 3 months difference between Prestige 14 AI Studio and ThinkPad P16v Gen 2 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of MSI Prestige 14 AI Studio and Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 2 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

MSI Prestige 14 AI Studio Key Specs

Launched in January 2024
14.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
GPU: GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop 6GB
16GB Ram
313.4 x 246.5 x 18.95 mm (12.34 x 9.7 x 0.75 inches)
Weight: 1.7 kg (3.75 lbs)

Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 2 Key Specs

Launched in April 2024
16.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
GPU: RTX A500 Mobile 4GB
16GB Ram
365 x 262 x 24.66 mm (14.37 x 10.31 x 0.97 inches)
Weight: 2.22 kg (4.9 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Prestige 14 AI Studio and ThinkPad P16v Gen 2 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose MSI Prestige 14 AI Studio over Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 2

Weight	1.70 kg vs 2.22 kg	0.52 kg lighter
Side Bezel Thickness	5.9 mm vs 10.2 mm	4.3 mm thinner bezels
Refresh Rate	144 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen PPI	162 ppi vs 142 ppi	More pixels per inch
WiFi Standard	v7 vs v6E	More advanced Wi-fi connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.4 vs v5.3	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity

Reasons to choose Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 2 over MSI Prestige 14 AI Studio

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~77.6% vs ~73.6%	Larger screen area ratio
Display Size	16 inches vs 14 inches	Larger Screen Estate
GPU FLOPS	5.8 TFLOPS vs 5.5 TFLOPS	Higher RAM potential
Max Total RAM	96 GB vs 32 GB	3D Surround Sound Support
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	Higher Resolution Camera
Webcam Resolution	2560 x 1440 vs 1920 x 1080	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Fast way to input numbers
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No

Common Strengths of Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 2 and MSI Prestige 14 AI Studio

Launch Dates	January 2024 vs April 2024	Both laptops are recent models
Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the RAM size
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.1 vs 1x HDMI 2.1	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs Yes	Fast connection to Network via ethernet cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 2 and MSI Prestige 14 AI Studio

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability

MSI Prestige 14 AI Studio vs Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 2: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the MSI Prestige 14 AI Studio and the Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 2.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.7 kg (3.75 lbs)	2.22 kg (4.9 lbs)
Surface Area	773 cm2 (119.7 inches2)	956 cm2 (148.2 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~73.6%	~77.6%
Side Bezel Thickness	~5.9 mm	~10.2 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.12 kg/inch	0.14 kg/inch
	0.264 lbs/inch	0.308 lbs/inch
Colors	Gray	Black
Cover Opening Angle	180Â°	180Â°

Comparison of the MSI Prestige 14 AI Studio and the Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 2 External Dimensions

Weight

Prestige 14 AI Studio weighs 1.7 kg (3.75 lbs), whereas the ThinkPad P16v Gen 2 weighs 2.22 kg (4.9 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

MSI Prestige 14 AI Studio

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 2

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Thickness Comparison

MSI Prestige 14 AI Studio

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 2

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the MSI Prestige 14 AI Studio is 0.12 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 2 is 0.14 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

MSI Prestige 14 AI Studio vs Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 2: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core Ultra 5 125H Intel Core Ultra 7 155H Intel Core Ultra 9 185H	Intel Core Ultra 7 155H Intel Core Ultra 7 165H Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
Base Frequency	1.2 GHz	1.4 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.5 GHz	4.8 GHz
Number of Cores	Arc Graphics (7-	Arc Graphics (8-
Number of Threads	18	22
L3 Cache	18 MB	24 MB
Integrated GPU	Arc Graphics (7-Cores)	Arc Graphics (8-Cores)
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm	7 nm
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1726	1745
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	14856	14983

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the MSI Prestige 14 AI Studio and Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 2.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core Ultra 5 125H

Laptops with: Intel Core Ultra 7 155H

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop 6GB GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop 6GB GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop 8GB	RTX A500 Mobile 4GB RTX A1000 Mobile 6GB RTX A2000 Mobile 8GB RTX A3000 Mobile 8GB
Base Clock Frequency	1065 MHz	832 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1343 MHz	1537 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	45 W	35 W
Nvidia Optimus	Yes, Advanced Optimus	Yes
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	5.5 TFLOPS	6.296 TFLOPS
Memory Size	6 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bus	128 bit	64 bit
Memory Speed	12 Gbps	1500 MHz 12 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	2048	2048
TMUs	64	64
ROPs	40	32

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. MSI Prestige 14 AI Studio has a FLOPS value of 5.5 TFLOPS whereas the Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 2 ' has a FLOPS value of 5.8 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 2 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB	16GB 32GB 64GB 96GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	5600 MHz	5600 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	DDR5
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Max RAM Size	32 GB	96 GB
Total Slots	2	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the Prestige 14 AI Studio and the ThinkPad P16v Gen 2, come with similar RAM capacities of 16 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	MSI Prestige 14 AI Studio	Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 2
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	90 Wh	90 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Right	Right, Bottom
Charge Power	100 / 140 W	135 / 170 W

Furthermore, both laptops have the same battery capacity of 90 Wh, ensuring comparable battery performance.

Battery Comparison

MSI Prestige 14 AI Studio

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 2

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

STORAGE
Both laptops, the Prestige 14 AI Studio and the ThinkPad P16v Gen 2 have similar max. storage capacities of 2 TB, allowing for ample space to store files and applications.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	2
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

MSI Prestige 14 AI Studio vs Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 2: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the MSI Prestige 14 AI Studio and Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 2 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Prestige 14 AI Studio has a display size of 14.0".On the other hand, ThinkPad P16v Gen 2 has a larger16.0" display.The total usable screen area of the Prestige 14 AI Studio is 568cm² / 88inch² whereas the ThinkPad P16v Gen 2's total usable screen area is 742cm² / 115inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Prestige 14 AI Studio features a higher pixel density with 162 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

MSI Prestige 14 AI Studio

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 2

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Refresh Rate
The Prestige 14 AI Studio offers a higher refresh rate of 144 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Brightness
Both Prestige 14 AI Studio and ThinkPad P16v Gen 2 offer the same maximum brightness of 400 nits (cd/m²).

Brightness Comparison

MSI Prestige 14 AI Studio

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 2

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

MSI Prestige 14 AI Studio vs Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 2 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Prestige 14 AI Studio features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v7, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to ThinkPad P16v Gen 2 (v6E).

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both Prestige 14 AI Studio and ThinkPad P16v Gen 2 feature 1x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Prestige 14 AI Studio and ThinkPad P16v Gen 2 feature 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Both Prestige 14 AI Studio and ThinkPad P16v Gen 2 are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Both Prestige 14 AI Studio and ThinkPad P16v Gen 2 feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
ThinkPad P16v Gen 2 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. Prestige 14 AI Studio does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Prestige 14 AI Studio and ThinkPad P16v Gen 2 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v7	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.4	v5.3
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	1x USB 3.2	1x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Optional	Yes
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	Yes
SD CardReader	No	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	No	Yes