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Updated March 13, 2024·
When choosing between the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i and the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, consider that the Lenovo may be less expensive and offers a suitable performance for everyday tasks with possibly longer battery life, making it a practical choice for general use and light productivity. On the other hand, the MSI tends to have more robust performance capabilities, better suited for demanding applications such as 3D work, machine learning, or gaming, but this comes with a higher price and can impact battery life and portability. Think about your primary usage and whether performance or budget is your priority. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i
- Very good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo
- Very good for general use
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2
6.8
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is somewhat better.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i, while offering a decent CPU and screen quality, may fall short for gaming and 3D tasks due to a less powerful GPU and a lower screen refresh rate. Conversely, the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, despite its capable CPU and good screen quality, also has limitations in gaming and 3D performance owing to a GPU that might not meet the demands of high-end games and a screen refresh rate not optimized for the most fluid visuals.
Engineering and Design
7.1
7.8
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i are both good for engineering and design, though the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is somewhat better.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i features robust processing capabilities and high-quality RAM, ensuring smooth operation for engineering software, while its high-resolution screen renders designs with clarity; however, it may be heavier and less portable than the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo. The MSI has the advantage of a more portable design, with a comfortable keyboard and quieter operation, but for demanding engineering tasks, its GPU may not perform as well as the Lenovo's, particularly in graphics-intensive applications.
Screen Quality
6.9
7.8
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
340.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i and MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo both offer panels with resolutions and brightness levels that suffice for everyday tasks and professional design work, providing crisp visuals and vivid colors for documents, web browsing, and photo editing. Enhanced by their color accuracy, they cater to engineers and designers who require precision in color representation, conforming to professional color standards. However, these laptops fall short for gaming and 3D applications due to lower refresh rates which can't deliver the smooth motion needed for fast-paced visual content.
Battery
11.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i has 11.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has 8 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
$899
$1,300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i has a price of $899 and the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo costs $1,300.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
8.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
340.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
11.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i is good.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i, while suitable for general use with a decent CPU and RAM, falls short in screen quality and battery life when compared to the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, which offers a sharper display and longer-lasting battery, making it very good for a variety of tasks. Additionally, the MSI model, being more portable, would be a better choice for those frequently on the move, despite both laptops having adequate storage, comfortable keyboards, and reasonable sound and thermal performance.
Content Creation
7.7
8.0
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo to be very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i 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
7.5
7.7
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i 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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i and MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
7.4
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i and MSI Prestige 14 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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Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i | MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$899 | $1,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2020 | February 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.6'' x 8.2'' x 0.59'' | 12.3'' x 7.5'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.99 lbs | 3.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.62" | 12.3" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.2" | 7.46" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1165G7 | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 11.5 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 60.7 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 340 nits | 415 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.9/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 9.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
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 | 4 | 4 | |
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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."
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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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