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Updated March 13, 2024·
When choosing between laptops, if budget is a primary concern and general use is your goal, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro could save you money while still offering solid performance. However, if you need a laptop for more demanding tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, investing in the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo may be worth the extra cost for its higher performance capabilities. Keep in mind that if you often work on the go, the lighter and more portable option will make travel easier, but could come at the expense of shorter battery life if you're using intensive applications. Always consider your primary activities and whether you value longer battery life and portability over raw performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo
- Very good for general use
- Very good for content creation
Key differences
General Use
7.3
8.0
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 14 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 and RAM for everyday tasks, with commendable screen quality and battery life, making it a reliable choice for general use; however, it may fall short on portability due to its size and weight. The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo, on the other hand, boasts a higher-grade CPU and more RAM, providing smoother performance, and with its superior portability, enhanced screen quality, and longer battery life, it stands out for power users needing mobility without sacrificing performance.
Gaming and AI
6.1
6.8
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 14 AI Evo and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is somewhat better.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo both have a GPU that can handle gaming and 3D tasks but aren't top-of-the-line for the latest, most demanding games. The Lenovo has a high-quality display with a modest refresh rate suitable for casual gaming, while the MSI balances a capable CPU with a similarly good screen for an overall decent multimedia and light gaming experience.
Engineering and Design
7.0
7.8
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 14 AI Evo and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro are both good for engineering and design, though the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo is somewhat better.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo are equipped with high-performance CPUs, ample RAM, and dedicated GPUs, which are crucial for running demanding engineering applications and delivering crisp visuals needed for design work. While the IdeaPad offers a balance of screen quality and robust internals, the Prestige might edge ahead in portability and silent operation, but keep in mind, factors like keyboard and speaker quality may subtly influence your daily comfort and multimedia experience with either machine.
Content Creation
7.4
8.0
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Prestige 14 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.
Screen Quality
7.7
7.8
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
395.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo for general use, and engineering and design, while the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo has a better screen for gaming and AI, content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro's display offers high resolution and brightness, providing crisp and vivid visuals suitable for tasks like web browsing, office work, and media consumption, which are typical in general use. For engineering and design, its wide color gamuts ensure accurate color representation, essential for professionals like graphic designers and engineers who rely on precise color work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, its refresh rate isn't as high, which can make fast-paced visuals less smooth compared to screens optimized for these activities, where high refresh rates are crucial for fluid motion.
Cost
$799
$1,300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has a price of $799 and the MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo costs $1,300.
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Key similarities
Software Development
7.3
7.7
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro 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.
Battery
8.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has 8.5 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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro | MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$799 | $1,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | February 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.62'' | 12.3'' x 7.5'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.04 lbs | 3.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.29" | 12.3" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.74" | 7.46" | |
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 | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1920 x 1200 | |
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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