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Updated January 16, 2024·
If budget is a primary concern and you're looking for decent performance for general use, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro would be the better choice as it is less expensive and offers good value for everyday tasks. However, if you need higher performance for intensive tasks like 3D work, machine learning, or gaming, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, with its more powerful processor and graphics, larger storage and memory, might justify the additional expense. Both portability and battery life are generally comparable, but keep in mind the MSI has a superior, high-resolution OLED display, which is excellent for creative work but does contribute to the higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro
- Very good portability
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.3
8.6
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
395.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is good.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo outperforms the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro in general use largely due to its superior CPU and double the RAM, which means faster and more efficient handling of more applications simultaneously. Additionally, the MSI model boasts a larger and higher-quality OLED screen, more storage capacity, and a significantly longer battery life, but is slightly heavier and less portable compared to the Lenovo.
Gaming and AI
6.1
6.7
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is somewhat better.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo offers a more powerful GPU which is better suited for gaming and 3D tasks compared to the integrated GPU in the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro, though the latter has a higher screen refresh rate which can provide smoother visuals. Additionally, the MSI has a higher quality OLED screen with better color coverage, making it preferable for visually intensive tasks even with a lower refresh rate than the Lenovo.
Engineering and Design
7.0
8.4
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is good.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is preferred for engineering and design due to its higher RAM, a more capable CPU, and advanced GPU, better serving computation-heavy tasks and graphics processing. While the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro offers a respectable configuration, the MSI's superior screen quality and larger battery further support long, detailed design work, albeit with a slight sacrifice in portability and potentially higher operating noise.
Content Creation
7.4
8.6
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Prestige 16 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
8.5
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro 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
7.7
8.4
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
395.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
The MSI Prestige 16 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.
If you prioritize screen detail and clarity for everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos, both the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo offer displays with high resolution and brightness, making them great for general use. For engineering and design, where accurate color reproduction is critical, the MSI Prestige stands out with its wider color gamuts. However, if gaming or working with 3D applications is a priority, neither of these laptops excel due to their lower refresh rates, which could lead to less fluid visuals in fast-paced scenarios.
Battery
8.5 Hours
12.0 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has 8.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has 12 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
16.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has very good portability, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$799
$1,349
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has a price of $799 and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo costs $1,349.
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Build Quality
7.8
7.4
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and MSI Prestige 16 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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How the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro | MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$799 | $1,349 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | December 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.62'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.04 lbs | 3.31 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.29" | 14.11" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.74" | 10.02" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-11300H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 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 | 12 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 60.7 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 395 nits | 362 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
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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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro
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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 Prestige 16 AI Evo
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Mark Anthony Ramirez | December 2023
"The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is meant to be a business-focused laptop, but it ends up being the MacBook challenger PC laptop enthusiasts have longed for. Not only can it meet and, in many cases, surpass the M2-powered MacBooks, but it is also surpassing the baseline M3 MacBooks, which is a giant leap forward for Intel-powered laptops. This isn’t hyperbole; this is what the numbers show."
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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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