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Updated March 13, 2024·
When choosing between the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, consider that the Lenovo typically offers good value for general use and may have a lower price, but the MSI might provide superior performance for more demanding tasks like 3D modeling, machine learning, or gaming. If portability and battery life are top priorities, the MSI's design focuses on these aspects, making it an excellent choice for those who travel frequently. However, if you're looking for a balance between cost and performance for everyday tasks, the Lenovo could be more appealing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
Key differences
General Use
7.3
8.0
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
395.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is good.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro offers solid CPU performance, ample RAM, and a high-quality screen, making it sufficient for everyday tasks and light-duty work, combined with good portability and battery life. The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, with a similar focus on CPU and RAM, stands out with superior screen quality for better visuals, a more compact and lighter design for easier travel, and longer battery life for extended use away from a power source, while also providing quality keyboard and speakers, with less operating noise and effective heat management.
Gaming and AI
6.1
6.8
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is somewhat better.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro, with a decent GPU and satisfactory screen refresh rate, handles gaming and 3D tasks well enough, but may not satisfy serious gamers or professionals who need top-tier graphics performance. Meanwhile, the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, also equipped with a respectable GPU and moderate screen refresh rate, offers a similar level of capability, but like the Lenovo, isn't tailored for the most demanding graphical tasks, while both benefit from good CPUs and screen quality for everyday use.
Engineering and Design
7.0
8.0
5.0/10
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 13 AI Evo is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is good.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo are equipped with high-performing CPUs and ample RAM, making them suitable for demanding engineering applications, while their quality screens enhance detailed design work. Their GPUs handle complex renders smoothly, and although both are portable with high-quality keyboards, the IdeaPad has a slight edge in speaker quality, and the Prestige operates more quietly.
Content Creation
7.4
8.1
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro 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
7.3
7.9
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro are both good for software development, though the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is somewhat better.
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
8.2
14.0in
SIZE
13.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
395.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When considering general use, both the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo offer high resolution and bright displays, which make text sharp and images vivid, enhancing everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. For engineering and design professionals, these laptops provide wide color gamuts, ensuring accurate color reproduction which is crucial for tasks such as photo editing or CAD work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates may result in less fluid motion and responsiveness, which is less ideal for fast-paced visuals that benefit from higher refresh rates.
Cost
$799
$1,280
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has a price of $799 and the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo costs $1,280.
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Key similarities
Battery
8.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has 8.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 13 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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
13.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and MSI Prestige 13 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 Pro and MSI Prestige 13 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 Pro | MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$799 | $1,280 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | February 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.62'' | 11.8'' x 8.3'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.04 lbs | 3.53 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.29" | 11.77" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.74" | 8.27" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-11300H | 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 | 8.5 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 60.7 Wh | 73 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 13" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 395 nits | 415 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.8/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | 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 | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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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."
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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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