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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo Legion 7, with its strong performance and high-quality display, is a solid choice for intensive tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, or engineering work. However, it's heavier, less portable, and more expensive than the MSI GF63 Thin. The MSI GF63 Thin is more budget-friendly and lightweight, making it suitable for general use and portability, but it has lower specs, resulting in lesser performance for demanding applications. The decision largely depends on whether performance and display quality are worth the extra cost and weight, or if portability and price savings are more important. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 7
- Good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the MSI GF63 Thin
- The MSI GF63 Thin has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Legion 7.
Key differences
General Use
7.9
6.0
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
469.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
249.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.2 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The Lenovo Legion 7 is good for general use, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion 7 is well-suited for general use with a more powerful CPU, double the RAM for multitasking, a high-resolution screen with vibrant colors, and better keyboard and speaker quality, albeit with a heavier build and shorter battery life. In contrast, the MSI GF63 Thin, while more portable due to its lighter weight and slightly better battery life, is equipped with a less powerful CPU and half the RAM, which along with its lower-resolution screen and lower speaker quality, makes it less ideal for demanding tasks.
Gaming and AI
7.8
6.0
8.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Legion 7 is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion 7 is preferred for gaming and 3D tasks because it has a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 165 Hz compared to the MSI GF63 Thin, which has a Nvidia GTX 1650 Max-Q and a 60 Hz refresh rate; these are crucial factors as they directly influence both image rendering speed and gameplay smoothness. Additionally, the Legion 7’s screen has better color coverage and brightness, enhancing the overall visual experience, which is favorable for graphics-intensive applications.
Engineering and Design
8.2
6.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
8.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 7 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI GF63 Thin is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion 7, with its higher RAM, more advanced CPU and GPU, and superior screen quality, excels in demanding engineering and design tasks, while the MSI GF63 Thin, with lower RAM, a less powerful processor and graphics card, and a screen with lower resolution and color accuracy, performs adequately but may struggle with more intensive applications.
Content Creation
7.9
6.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion 7 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
7.6
6.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Legion 7 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
8.3
6.1
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
469.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
249.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 7 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 Legion 7 has a high-resolution display with vibrant colors and good brightness, which makes it excellent for general use and engineering where precise color reproduction and clarity are essential. However, its lower refresh rate may not be suitable for gaming and 3D applications that benefit from smoother motion. The MSI GF63 Thin offers decent resolution and color accuracy for everyday tasks and design work, but its average brightness and modest color gamut coverage, along with a lower refresh rate, make it less ideal for immersive gaming or fluid 3D modeling.
Battery
6.5 Hours
4.2 Hours
The Lenovo Legion 7 has 6.5 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.
Build Quality
8.5
6.5
The Lenovo Legion 7 has very 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
$1,500
$599
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo Legion 7 has a price of $1,500 and the MSI GF63 Thin costs $599.
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Key similarities
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The MSI GF63 Thin and Lenovo Legion 7 both have good portability.
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How the Lenovo Legion 7 and the MSI GF63 Thin compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo Legion 7 | MSI GF63 Thin |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $599 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2019 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 10.3'' x 0.86'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.85'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.5 lbs | 4.1 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.01" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.27" | 9.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | Intel i5-10300H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.5 Hours | 4.25 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 51 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 469 nits | 249 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Andreas Osthoff | September 2022
"The Lenovo Legion 7 is a fast 16-inch gamer with 165 Hz display. The new Lenovo Legion 7 is a very good gaming notebook that, despite its comparatively compact compact 16-inch case, does not have to do without the most powerful components. Thanks to good cooling, no compromises are made in terms of performance. Both the Core i9-12900HX and the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti perform at a very high level."
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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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