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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i is geared towards general use with good battery life and lighter weight for better portability; it's suitable for everyday tasks and has a backlit keyboard and fingerprint reader for convenience. On the other hand, the MSI Cyborg 15 features a more powerful processor and dedicated gaming graphics card, making it well-suited for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering tasks despite lower battery life and being heavier which compromises its portability. Both laptops offer similar storage and full HD screens, but the MSI has a higher screen refresh rate which is beneficial for fast-paced gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Cyborg 15
- Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2
7.2
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Cyborg 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i is only fair.
The MSI Cyborg 15, with its Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a screen refresh rate of 144, offers superior gaming and 3D performance compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i which has an Intel Iris Xe GPU and a refresh rate of 60, thus making the MSI better suited for fast-paced games and more demanding graphical tasks.
Screen Quality
6.9
6.8
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
340.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
234.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i has a better screen than the MSI Cyborg 15 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the MSI Cyborg 15 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
For general use such as browsing and video streaming, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i offers a balance of resolution, panel type, and brightness that ensures a clear and vibrant display. Engineering and design professionals value color accuracy, and the IdeaPad Slim 7i excels with broad color gamuts, making it suitable for tasks that demand precise color representation. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the MSI Cyborg 15 and IdeaPad Slim 7i both lack high refresh rates, resulting in less fluid visuals which are crucial for immersive and competitive gameplay.
Battery
11.5 Hours
7.5 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i has 11.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Cyborg 15 has 7.5 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.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2.9 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i has very good portability, while the MSI Cyborg 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
6.7
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i has good build quality, while the MSI Cyborg 15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$899
$1,100
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i has a price of $899 and the MSI Cyborg 15 costs $1,100.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
340.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
234.0 nits
11.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.2/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i and MSI Cyborg 15 are both good for general use.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i is well-suited for general use due to its balance of performance with an Intel i7 processor, ample RAM for multitasking, high-quality IPS screen, and a lightweight form that offers good battery life and portability. The MSI Cyborg 15, while also equipped for general use with a powerful Intel i7 processor, sufficient RAM, and a quality IPS display, leans more towards the gaming spectrum, which means it has a heavier build and shorter battery life but compensates with a high-refresh-rate screen and dedicated gaming-grade graphics.
Engineering and Design
7.1
7.5
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The MSI Cyborg 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i are both good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i is fitting for engineering and design due to its capable Intel i7 processor, substantial RAM, and integrated graphics that can handle moderate design tasks, paired with a quality IPS display. In contrast, the MSI Cyborg 15 offers a more powerful Intel i7 processor with higher core count, double the RAM for complex engineering computations, and a dedicated Nvidia GPU which excels in graphics-intensive tasks, but with a tradeoff in added weight and reduced battery life compared to the IdeaPad Slim 7i.
Content Creation
7.7
7.5
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i and MSI Cyborg 15 are both good for content creation.
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
7.5
7.2
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i and MSI Cyborg 15 are both good for software development.
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.
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How the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i and the MSI Cyborg 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i | MSI Cyborg 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$899 | $1,100 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2020 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.6'' x 8.2'' x 0.59'' | 14.2'' x 9.9'' x 0.9'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.99 lbs | 4.37 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.62" | 14.15" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.2" | 9.86" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1165G7 | Intel i7-12650H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 11.5 Hours | 7.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 60.7 Wh | 53.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 340 nits | 234 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 9.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i
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Ted Needleman
| January 2022
"Among Lenovo's multiple laptop brands, the IdeaPad family is decidedly the one designed for consumers: people who want decent performance at a reasonable price. Consider, then, this laptop a paragon for the pickier members of that crowd. With a 14-inch touch-enabled display, a comfortable keyboard, an Evo-certified Intel Core i7 11th Generation CPU, and the latest Windows 11 operating system, the IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro ultraportable ($1,199 as tested) is a slick mainstream machine at a bit of a premium price, and quite capable for everyday tasks."
MSI Cyborg 15
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Sascha Mölck | April 2023
"The focus of the MSI Cyborg 15 lies on a compromise of performance, mobility, and power consumption. Due to the reduced performance settings, the CPU and GPU perform below their capabilities. Nonetheless, their computing power is still sufficient for FHD gaming at high to maximum settings even then. The power consumption, which is low for a gaming laptop, can be translated into a good battery life. Realistic values of 7 to 8 h are still possible, despite the relatively small battery capacity of 53.5 Wh. Unfortunately the USB-C port doesn't offer any support for Power Delivery, which would be a sensible feature in the case of the Cyborg."
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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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