The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is less expensive, lighter and offers longer battery life, making it a good fit for general use and portability, with ample performance for everyday tasks. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE67Hx, while more expensive and heavier, includes a more powerful processor and graphics card, as well as a higher refresh rate screen, which makes it well-suited for intensive gaming, 3D rendering or machine learning, and engineering applications. Its screen is better equipped for fast motion and color reproduction, but be aware that its battery life is shorter, which may limit mobility. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE67Hx
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Excellent overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.3/10
8.0/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
395.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is good.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro, with its good screen quality, portability, and battery life, suits everyday tasks, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx, although less portable and with a fair battery life, offers excellent performance with its higher-end CPU and GPU, making it suitable for more demanding applications as well as general use. Both have 16 GB RAM, contributing to smooth performance, but the MSI's superior screen refresh rate and color coverage could appeal to users interested in high-quality visuals for entertainment or creative work.
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
8.7/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is only fair.
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.
Engineering and Design
7.0/10
8.9/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is good.
The MSI Raider GE67Hx outperforms the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro in engineering and design primarily due to its more powerful CPU and GPU, which are integral for computation and visual tasks, alongside its superior screen with better color accuracy and refresh rate. However, the IdeaPad is lighter and offers better portability and longer battery life, which may be advantageous for users frequently on the move, despite having a less powerful integrated GPU and lower screen refresh rate.
Content Creation
7.4/10
8.3/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Raider GE67Hx 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
7.3/10
7.9/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro are both good for software development, though the MSI Raider GE67Hx 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
7.7/10
9.1/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
395.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE67Hx 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.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro offers a higher resolution and bright display, making it suitable for tasks like web browsing, document editing, and video streaming, which are typical in general use, and its color accuracy benefits professionals in engineering and design. However, its lower refresh rate isn't ideal for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is key. The MSI Raider GE67Hx, while also providing sharp and vibrant visuals for general use and color-sensitive tasks, lacks a high refresh rate screen, which is essential for an immersive gaming experience and fluid 3D modeling.
Battery
8.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has 8.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE67Hx has 5.5 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
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has very good portability, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
8.5/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has very good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$799
$2,349
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has a price of $799 and the MSI Raider GE67Hx costs $2,349.
"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."
"If you've wanted to dip your toes into PC gaming but can't let go of your console roots, the MSI Raider GE67 HX stakes out an attractive middle ground between the speed and versatility of PC gaming and the comfort and ease of a console. If you can overlook its noisy fans and chintzy touchpad, the Raider provides a powerhouse entertainment experience with an OLED screen that tops most household TVs. It's not cheap, but this gaming machine is more than the sum of its parts."
Get a great deal on the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro or the MSI Raider GE67Hx
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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