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Based on the information provided, if you need a laptop with higher internal storage, more RAM, and better display features such as higher resolution, touch capability, and better colors, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is the preferable option. It is also slightly more portable and offers a higher general performance for everyday use; however, it comes at a somewhat higher cost. On the other hand, the MSI GF63 Thin has a dedicated graphics card, making it more suitable for gaming and 3D tasks; it's also a little less expensive and has a larger screen size, but with lower resolution and color quality, lower battery life, and is less portable. The MSI is also older and has less RAM and internal storage than the Lenovo. Depending on your priorities, either could be a good fit. If you value display quality and general performance over gaming capability and are willing to spend a bit more, go with the Lenovo. If gaming is a priority and you'd like to save some money, the MSI could meet your needs despite some shortcomings in screen quality and battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI GF63 Thin
- The MSI GF63 Thin has no clear advantages over the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro.
Key differences
General Use
7.3
6.0
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
395.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
249.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.2 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is good for general use, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro offers a better general-use experience with higher-quality screen resolution and aspect ratio, more RAM, and a recently updated processor, improving performance and multitasking, while its light weight and smaller dimensions enhance portability and its longer battery life allows for extended use without charging.
Engineering and Design
7.0
6.0
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is good for engineering and design, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro offers better performance for engineering and design due to its more powerful CPU, double the RAM, and superior integrated GPU compared to the MSI GF63 Thin's older CPU and less RAM, in addition to its higher resolution and better color-accurate screen which is crucial for detailed design work. While the MSI GF63 Thin includes a dedicated GPU which could benefit certain 3D tasks, its overall system and screen lower specs make it less suited for demanding engineering applications and professional design work than the Lenovo.
Content Creation
7.4
6.0
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is good for content creation, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
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
7.3
6.0
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is good for software development, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
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
7.7
6.1
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
395.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
249.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has a better screen than the MSI GF63 Thin for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro likely has a higher resolution and better panel technology, offering sharper images and better viewing angles which enhance the user experience for general use and detail-oriented work like engineering. Its superior color accuracy and broader color gamuts make it suitable for professional design work where color representation is crucial. On the other hand, the MSI GF63 Thin, while adequate for everyday tasks and design work, may lack a high refresh rate screen, which is essential for smooth visuals in fast-paced 3D applications and games.
Battery
8.5 Hours
4.2 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has 8.5 hours of battery life. The MSI GF63 Thin has 4.3 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
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has very good portability, while the MSI GF63 Thin has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
6.5
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has good build quality, while the MSI GF63 Thin has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$799
$599
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has a price of $799 and the MSI GF63 Thin costs $599.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.1
6.0
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and MSI GF63 Thin are both only fair for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
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How the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and the MSI GF63 Thin compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro | MSI GF63 Thin |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$799 | $599 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | May 1, 2019 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.62'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.85'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.04 lbs | 4.1 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.29" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.74" | 9.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-11300H | Intel i5-10300H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8.5 Hours | 4.25 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 60.7 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 395 nits | 249 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Allen Ngo | October 2021
"The main selling point of the IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro versus a regular IdeaPad Slim 7 is its faster Core H-series CPU. In reality, the Core i7-11370H is only marginally faster than the U-series Core i7-1165G7 to the point where most users are not likely to notice the benefits. The slight performance uptick comes at the cost of slightly higher power consumption as well meaning owners will have to deal with potentially warmer temperatures or louder fans to compensate. Unless if you happen to be a power user, then the regular non-Pro model will be more than enough. Once you go 90 Hz, you can't go back."
MSI GF63 Thin
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Florian Glaser | January 2020
"If you leave aside the meagre port selection (no card reader, no DisplayPort, no Thunderbolt 3 or USB 3.1 Gen2), the fan control that could be improved (idle mode!) and the relatively dark and slow display, the MSI GF63 Thin 9SC does not have any major weaknesses. The 15-inch gamer is compact, has a low weight and offers a good price-to-performance ratio, which should please gamers that are looking for both a portable and an affordable gaming notebook. Input devices, battery life, case quality and performance are all appropriate for this purchase price."
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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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