MSI 001US 15″ (9S7-1587C1-679) vs Lenovo Legion 5 16″
Comparison summary
- Lenovo Legion 5 16″ is a better laptop for gaming though 001US gives you more bang for your buck.
- For performance Legion 5 has a lot better performing processor. It also offers more memory.
- For graphics performance Legion 5 has a superior graphics card.
- Legion 5 has a higher resolution screen (WQXGA).
- 001US is smaller in size.
- 001US has a bigger SSD.
MSI 001US 15″ (9S7-1587C1-679)
Lenovo Legion 5 16″
Compare specifications
| MSI 001US 15″ (9S7-1587C1-679) | Lenovo Legion 5 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 | 64gb |
| 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 1.05 inches |
| (35.94 x 26.21 x 2.59 cm) | (36.45 x 26.8 x 2.67 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Home | - |
| Hard drives | |
| 4000gb SSD | 2000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| July 6, 2026 | June 5, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $2,279.00 | $2,949.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $2,279.00 | $2,949.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
MSI 001US 15″ (9S7-1587C1-679)
Lenovo Legion 5 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 5 16″ summary
Lenovo Legion 5 is a good value gaming laptop released in 2026. It has a very good Intel processor and plenty of RAM for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 5060 graphics card that is poor great for gaming. You can run 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings. WQXGA resolution is very good for the 16″ 240 Hz IPS screen. The 2000gb SSD storage is ok. It is quite heavy 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; 64GB DDR5 RAM; 2TB NVMe M.2 SSD; Gigabit LAN, 2x2 WiFi 7
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, Total 24 Cores Processor, Performance-core Base Frequency 2.7 GHz, Max Turbo Frequency 5.4 GHz, 36 MB Intel Smart Cache, 24 Threads
16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) IPS Display with 240Hz high refresh rate & 500-nit peak brightness; anti-glare coating eliminates screen reflections for crisp visuals in bright indoor/outdoor environments, ideal for competitive gaming and media editing.
Equipped with 64GB DDR5-5600 high-speed RAM and 2TB PCIe SSD; ample memory seamlessly runs multiple heavy apps simultaneously, while the large-capacity SSD ensures ultra-fast boot speeds and rapid file loading.
Features NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 dedicated graphics card, optimized for AAA gaming, 3D modeling, video rendering and GPU-accelerated creative workflows with outstanding graphic processing capability.
Latest Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity provides ultra-stable, low-latency wireless networking and seamless pairing with wireless mice, headphones and other Bluetooth peripherals for flexible daily use.
ASIN: B0H45CD98K