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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i is often significantly less expensive than the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, which places it well for budget-conscious users. For general use, the Lenovo might be enough, offering decent performance and a moderate screen size. On the other hand, if high-performance tasks, such as 3D modeling, machine learning or gaming, are important to you, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo comes with a more potent processor and superior graphics capabilities which could prove beneficial. Additionally, the MSI features an OLED screen which is higher quality compared to the Lenovo's IPS display, making it better for tasks that require color accuracy. However, it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, so it's less ideal for users needing maximum portability and all-day battery. The decision hinges on whether performance and display quality requirements justify the additional cost and reduced portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.5
8.6
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
315.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i is good.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is rated higher for general use than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i primarily because it has a stronger CPU and more RAM, which contribute to faster and smoother performance in various tasks. Additionally, the Prestige 16 AI Evo offers a superior screen quality with an OLED display and higher resolution, along with better battery life, making it more suitable for prolonged usage and enhancing the visual experience, whereas the IdeaPad Slim 5i, with its adequate performance and IPS screen, is still a solid choice for everyday tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.0
8.4
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i is good.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is more suited for engineering and design due to its high-end Intel Core Ultra CPU, double the RAM, and a more powerful GPU compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i, additionally sporting a higher resolution OLED screen that covers a wider color spectrum. While both laptops are fairly portable, the MSI's superior screen, processing capabilities, and larger battery make it a stronger choice for intensive tasks despite likely being heavier and costing more.
Content Creation
7.4
8.6
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.4
8.5
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i is good.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
6.4
8.4
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
315.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i offers a display that is adequate for everyday tasks due to its resolution and brightness, but it lacks the wider color gamut and resolution necessary for detailed engineering and design work; furthermore, its lower refresh rate isn't ideal for the smooth visuals demanded by gaming and 3D applications. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo boasts superior screen resolution and brightness for sharp and vivid visuals during general use, and its excellent coverage of color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB ensures accurate color reproduction for professional engineering and design tasks, though it still falls short for gaming and 3D due to a refresh rate not geared towards those activities. While both laptops are equipped for specific scenarios, neither is optimized for gaming and 3D experiences, which require high refresh rates for fluid motion and responsiveness.
Battery
8.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i has 8 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has 12 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Cost
$828
$1,349
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i has a price of $828 and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo costs $1,349.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.7
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i has an integrated Intel i5-1335U Iris Xe graphics which is less capable than the dedicated Intel Arc GPU in the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, explaining the difference in suitability for gaming and 3D tasks. Although both have similar screen refresh rates, the superior GPU in the MSI Prestige contributes to its better performance for these purposes.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
7.4
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i and MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i | MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$828 | $1,349 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | December 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.7'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.17 lbs | 3.31 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 14.11" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 10.02" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1335U | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 12 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56.6 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 315 nits | 362 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i
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Robin Sinha | February 2021
"The device is made for average work loads and if your work has a lot to do with online browsing, using apps that are not power-hungry and streaming videos. The looks are really good and the device in itself is not a heavy one. And with Intel 11th-gen Core processor, you might sail through most of your work without complaints."
MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo
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Mark Anthony Ramirez | December 2023
"The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is meant to be a business-focused laptop, but it ends up being the MacBook challenger PC laptop enthusiasts have longed for. Not only can it meet and, in many cases, surpass the M2-powered MacBooks, but it is also surpassing the baseline M3 MacBooks, which is a giant leap forward for Intel-powered laptops. This isn’t hyperbole; this is what the numbers show."
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About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
About MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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