MSI GE63 Raider RGB-499 15″ (GE63RGB499) vs Lenovo Legion 16″
Comparison summary
- Lenovo Legion 16″ is quite a winner for gaming while also being better priced.
- For performance Legion has a lot better processor.
- When it comes to graphics Legion has a better performing graphics card.
- Legion features a higher resolution screen (WQXGA).
- Legion is slimmer and more compact in size.
- Legion offers more SSD storage.
MSI GE63 Raider RGB-499 15″ (GE63RGB499)
Lenovo Legion 16″
Compare specifications
| MSI GE63 Raider RGB-499 15″ (GE63RGB499) | Lenovo Legion 16″ |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core i7-9750H | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 32gb | 32gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 2080 | GeForce RTX 5060 |
| Screen size | |
| 15.6″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) | WQXGA (2560 x 1600 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 5.49 lbs (2.49 kg) | 5.4 lbs (2.45 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 15.08 x 10.24 x 1.16 inches | 14.35 x 10.55 x 0.85 inches |
| (38.3 x 26.01 x 2.95 cm) | (36.45 x 26.8 x 2.16 cm) |
| Hard drives | |
| 500gb SSD | 1000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| May 14, 2019 | May 9, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $2,599.00 | $2,177.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $2,599.00 | $2,177.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
MSI GE63 Raider RGB-499 15″ (GE63RGB499)
Lenovo Legion 16″
Compare MSI GE63 Raider RGB-499 15″ / Lenovo Legion 16″ vs other gaming laptops:
MSI GE63 Raider RGB-499 15″ (GE63RGB499) summary
MSI GE63 Raider RGB-499 is a gaming laptop. It doesn't have the best Intel CPU, but enough memory for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 2080 graphics card which is not the best great for gaming. You can play older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can run 60% of the games published this year. Only Full HD resolution is mediocre for the 15-inch 144 Hz display. The 500gb SSD storage is less than average. It is quite hefty at 5.49 lbs (2.49 kg).
msi GE63 Raider RGB-499 15.6" Gaming Laptop, 144Hz Display, Intel Core i7-9750H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX2080, 32GB, 512GB NVMe SSD
Display: 15.6" Fhd, IPS-Level 144Hz 3ms 72%NTSC, 100%sRGB 1920x1080 16: 9
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX2080 8G GDDR6
Processor: Intel Core i7-9750h 2.6 - 4.5GHz
Memory: 32GB (16G*2) DDR4 2666MHz 2 Sockets; Max Memory 64GB
Storage: 512GB NVMe SSD
ASIN: B07QC4H2MY
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