When considering the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i versus the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio, you are looking at a more budget-friendly, portable option with the Lenovo, which is ideal for general usage such as browsing, office work, and media consumption. On the other hand, the MSI comes at a higher price point but offers superior performance for demanding tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming; although it's less portable due to its size and possibly shorter battery life. Your choice should align with your primary usage and whether the higher cost is justified for you based on the need for more intensive applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.7/10
8.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
340.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
11.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i is good.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i, with solid CPU and RAM, is suitable for everyday tasks, has a decent screen, and is easy to carry around, though its battery might not last as long as some users need. The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio offers exceptional performance with a high-quality screen ideal for detailed work and has a superior battery life, but its heft and potentially higher cost make it less portable and more of a premium choice.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
8.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i is only fair.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i, while offering decent performance for casual gaming and some 3D tasks, may fall short for enthusiasts due to its less powerful GPU and lower screen refresh rate compared to the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio, which boasts a high-end GPU and a rapid refresh rate screen, providing a smoother and more immersive experience in graphically demanding games and 3D applications. The CPU and screen quality of the MSI are also superior, further enhancing performance and visual fidelity, which might make it a preferred option for power users despite its higher price.
Engineering and Design
7.1/10
9.1/10
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is excellent for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i is good.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i, while suitable for engineering tasks, may offer less robust computational performance and graphical capabilities than the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio which is equipped with higher-end components and better screen quality to handle intensive tasks smoothly. However, the IdeaPad Slim 7i may benefit from being more portable and potentially quieter, with a trade-off in keyboard and speaker quality when compared to the MSI's premium build.
Content Creation
7.7/10
8.5/10
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is 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
7.5/10
8.2/10
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio is very good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i 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
6.9/10
8.4/10
14.0in
SIZE
18.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
340.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i offers adequate resolution and brightness, making it suitable for daily tasks and media consumption, while the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio provides a sharper and brighter display enhancing the visual experience. For engineering and design, the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio excels with superior coverage of color gamuts, ensuring more accurate color representation for professional work, whereas the IdeaPad's color reproduction is sufficient but less precise. However, for Gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short due to their lower refresh rates, which are less conducive to the smooth visuals that these activities typically require.
Battery
11.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i has 11.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio has 6 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
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
18.0in
2.9 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i has very good portability, while the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$899
$2,900
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i has a price of $899 and the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio costs $2,900.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio to have very good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i has 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 7i and the MSI Stealth 18 AI Studio compare to other laptops
"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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