MSI 001US 15″ (9S7-1587C1-679) vs Lenovo Legion 16″
Comparison summary
- Lenovo Legion 16″ is a winner for gaming as well as a better price.
- For performance Legion has a lot better performing processor. MSI 001US 15″ offers more memory.
- For graphics performance Legion has a superior graphics card.
- Legion has a higher resolution screen (WQXGA).
- Legion is thinner and more compact in size.
- 001US has a bigger SSD.
MSI 001US 15″ (9S7-1587C1-679)
Lenovo Legion 16″
Compare specifications
| MSI 001US 15″ (9S7-1587C1-679) | Lenovo Legion 16″ |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core i7-14650HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 48gb | 32gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 5050 | GeForce RTX 5060 |
| Screen size | |
| 15.6″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) | WQXGA (2560 x 1600 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 5.34 lbs (2.42 kg) | 5.4 lbs (2.45 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 14.15 x 10.32 x 1.02 inches | 14.35 x 10.55 x 0.85 inches |
| (35.94 x 26.21 x 2.59 cm) | (36.45 x 26.8 x 2.16 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Home | - |
| Hard drives | |
| 4000gb SSD | 1000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| July 6, 2026 | May 9, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $2,279.00 | $2,177.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $2,279.00 | $2,177.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
MSI 001US 15″ (9S7-1587C1-679)
Lenovo Legion 16″
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MSI 001US 15″ (9S7-1587C1-679) summary
MSI 001US is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2026. It has an acceptable Intel processor, but a lot of RAM for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 5050 graphics card that is mediocre for gaming. You can run older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can play 50% of the games published this year. Your 4000gb SSD storage is a remarkable amount. Only Full HD resolution is poor for the 15-inch 144 Hz IPS screen. It is quite on the heavier side at 5.34 lbs (2.42 kg).
msi 2025 Gaming Laptop Katana 15 HX B14WEK Intel Core i7-14650HX 16-Core NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8G 48 GB DDR5 4 TB SSD 15.6" 1920x1080 144 Hz Win11 Home Wi-Fi 6E Bluetooth 5.3 Numeric Keypad
Processor: Intel Core i7-14650HX 16-Core Processor (Up to 5.2 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology,30 MB Intel Smart cache| 16 Cores: 8 Performance Cores + 8 Efficient Cores | 24 Threads) Stream and multitask effortlessly with your gaming laptop.
Graphics and Memory and Storage: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8GB GDDR7 | 48GB DDR5 5600MHz | 4TB PCI-E NVMe M.2 SSD,Make game graphics silky smooth
Display: Stunning 15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS 250 nits Anti-glare | 45% NTSC | 144Hz | Thin Bezel LCD giving you more viewing area and less clutter, on a crystal-clear HD screen.
Connection and Ports: 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support DisplayPort / 10Gbps | 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A support 10Gbps | 1x RJ-45| 1x HDMI v2.1 | 1x Headphone and microphone combo jack
Feature: Windows 11 Home; Fullsize Four-Zone RGB Backlit Keyboard with Numpad; 720p HD Camera75 Whr 4-cell lithium-ion battery; 14.13 x 10.31 x 0.99 inches, 5.29 lbs; Black; 240 AC Adapter, 32GB USB Drive included.
ASIN: B0GN33G733
Lenovo Legion 16″ summary
Lenovo Legion is a gaming laptop released in 2026. It has a great Intel processor and decent RAM for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 5060 GPU that is not the best great for gaming. You can run 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings. WQXGA resolution is great for the 16″ 240 Hz IPS screen. Your 1000gb SSD storage is decent but could be higher. It is quite bulky at 5.4 lbs (2.45 kg).
Lenovo Legion 5 16" WQXGA 240Hz Gaming Laptop, Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX; NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7; 32GB DDR5 RAM; 1TB NVMe M.2 SSD; Gigabit LAN, 2x2 WiFi 7
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, 24C Processor
16" WQXGA (2560x1600) IPS 500nits Anti-glare, 240Hz
32GB DDR5-5600 RAM, 1TB SSD
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7
Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4
ASIN: B0G4N4FXDC