If you prioritize high-end gaming or demanding tasks like video editing, the Lenovo Legion 7, usually pricier, offers superior performance with its dedicated graphics. However, it's heavier and may have shorter battery life, making it less ideal for travel. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is more suited for general use, business applications, and lightweight creative tasks. It's more portable, with a longer battery life, but isn't designed for heavy gaming or intense graphics work. Choose based on whether you need the power and can handle less portability, or you prefer a balance of mobility and sufficient performance for everyday tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 7
Good for gaming and AI
Very good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo
Very good for general use
Very good for content creation
Very good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.8/10
8.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 7 is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion 7 offers a more powerful GPU and higher screen refresh rate, which provide smoother graphics and better gaming experiences compared to the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo. Additionally, while both have quality displays and capable CPUs, the Legion's focus on gaming gives it the edge in performance for 3D tasks and gaming.
Screen Quality
8.3/10
8.2/10
16.0in
SIZE
13.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
469.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
415.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 7 has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo Legion 7 and MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo offer panels with high resolution and brightness, ensuring clear and vivid displays for general tasks like browsing and video streaming. Their wide color gamuts make them excellent for engineering and design, where precision in color representation is crucial for tasks such as photo editing or CAD. However, for gaming and 3D rendering, their lower refresh rates may lead to less smooth visuals, which are more noticeable during fast-paced action.
Battery
6.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Lenovo Legion 7 has 6.5 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
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
13.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 7 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.4/10
The Lenovo Legion 7 has very good build quality, while the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,500
$1,280
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Lenovo Legion 7 has a price of $1,500 and the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo costs $1,280.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion 7 is good.
The Lenovo Legion 7, with its robust CPU and ample RAM, excels in power for demanding tasks and gaming but is heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable than the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo, which offers a balance of strong performance, high screen quality, and longer battery life in a more compact form, ideal for on-the-go use. While both have quality keyboards and sufficient storage, the Prestige's lighter weight and endurance make it a better fit for general use that involves mobility.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
8.0/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 7 and MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo are both very good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo Legion 7, with a powerful CPU, ample RAM, and a high-quality GPU, excels in handling demanding engineering software and design tasks, while also offering superior screen quality for detail-oriented work. However, the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo stands out for its balance between performance and portability, making it a more travel-friendly option with a quality keyboard, albeit with lesser focus on speaker quality and operating noise.
Content Creation
7.9/10
8.1/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo to be very good for content creation, while the Lenovo Legion 7 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
7.6/10
7.9/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo and Lenovo Legion 7 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.
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How the Lenovo Legion 7 and the MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo compare to other laptops
"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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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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